Obama is Right to Call for New AUMF to Fight ISIS, But Maddeningly Vague on Its Contents
The president didn't lay out a new plan as much as remind us of what he's been doing for months already.
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When Courts Compete for 'Business,' Liberty Wins
Those who insist that market anarchism cannot work because it lacks a monopolistic court of final jurisdiction are wrong.
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Restrictions on Adult Alcohol Access Don't Make Us Safer
Data show rules don't appear to reduce violent crime, binge drinking, or drunken driving.
Friday A/V Club: Fascism vs. Socialism vs. Communism vs. Democracy
Lawrence Dennis, Norman Thomas, A.J. Muste, and Raymond Moley debate the ideal social system.
George Zimmerman Suspended From Twitter for Revenge-Porn Posts
Zimmerman posted nude photos and contact information for a woman he alleges cheated on him "with a dirty Muslim."
Human Gene Editing Research Should Proceed, Concludes Historic Tech Summit
Anticipating the amazing innovations made possible by CRISPR
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Free Speech for Pro-Lifers
The ideals of freedom and autonomy must be put back at the heart of the pro-choice agenda. Let's start by defending the right of the pro-life side to say whatever it wants.
Consumers Have a Right to Sue Over Fake Organic Food, Cali Court Rules
State and federal prosecutors aren't the only ones with the authority to question organic food labeling ruled the state Supreme Court.
Bernie Sanders Wrong About 'Epidemic' of Gun Violence, Demands Gun Control
San Bernardino shooting brings out Sanders' inner gun restrictionist.
Women Can Assume All Combat Roles in U.S. Military, Despite Marine Corps Objections
Gender equality arrives on the battlefield.
Why Authorities Are Still Careful About the Motives for the San Bernardino Shootings (UPDATED: With Latest Info)
Farook may be Muslim, but he doesn't seem to match the ISIS profile.
Is Ted Cruz As Big a Jerk as Donald Trump?
And can he win over libertarian hearts and minds despite his culture war bloviation?
Violent Crime and Murder Are Half What They Used to Be; Is That Changing?
Is San Bernardino the new normal or a non-representative event?
NY Daily News' Controversial Gun Cover Offends, But It's Half-Right
God didn't reduce gun-violence rates to their lowest levels in 20 years. People and smart policies that liberalized gun laws did that.
Why Assad Isn't 'Our Son of a Bitch'
Assad was our son of a bitch when the U.S. government needed him. Then he outlived his usefulness.
Doctor Could Go to Jail for Saying Turkish President Looks Like Gollum, But Is That an Insult?
The good, the bad, and the Gollum.
Watch Nick Gillespie Talk Ted Cruz on Fox Business' Kennedy Tonite
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How Much Are 1970s Star Wars Toys Worth? A Lot.
Sotheby's auctions massive Star Wars toy collection.
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How Trigger Warnings Protect Religious Dogma in the Classroom
Survey says: Not an epidemic, still cause for concern.
Rough Porn, Rape, and James Deen: Why We Should Stop Connecting the Dots
Plenty of people enjoy rough sex and even "rape" porn without ever committing real-world sex crimes.
Interview: Mom Handcuffed, Arrested for Oversleeping While Her Son Walked to School
'I got arrested for not being awake.'
Gangsta Rap Is Free Speech
Decades after Straight Outta Compton, rappers are still fighting for free expression.
One Year After Rolling Stone's UVA Rape Debacle, Fabulists Still Fool the Media
Members of the media were wrong to believe Jackie. They're wrong to believe The Hunting Ground, too.
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France Puts Climate Activists Under House Arrest Before They Can Protest
France's erosion of civil liberties while under a state of emergency continues.
Before You Watch Dark Net, Make Sure You've Seen Deep Web
A new Showtime series sounds pretty alarmist about everything that makes the Internet great.
Why College Students Should Leave Yoga Alone
Concerns about cultural appropriation are overblown.
Giving Thanks. No, for Real
Forget vague praises for your good fortune. Be specific and thank those who have pushed you onward.
Watch Anthony L. Fisher on Red Eye Tonight, 3am ET/12a PT on FNC
Stay up late for the Thanksgiving Eve edition of the late night political comedy gabfest.
Nobelist Douglass North Taught Us Institutions Matter Most
Nobel-winning economist, one of the most influential thinkers of his generation, dies aged 95.
The United States of Paranoia: Now Available in Japanese
Get your foreign-language guide to American conspiracy culture right here!
4 Dumb Responses to the Paris Attacks
Panic-driven reactions to terrorism that make no sense upon reflection
