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Christmas

The Ultimate 2020 Libertarian Gift Guide

Reason's writers and editors share their suggestions for what you should be buying your friends and family this year.

Billy Binion, Ronald Bailey, Eric Boehm, Christian Britschgi, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Zuri Davis, Jim Epstein, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Mike Riggs, Stephanie Slade, Peter Suderman, J.D. Tuccille, Matt Welch, and Liz Wolfe | 12.10.2020 11:45 AM

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Recycling

Minneapolis' 'Green To Go' Ordinance Inadvertently Bans Starbucks Holiday Cups

The polyethylene lining on the cheery seasonal drink containers does not meet the city's exacting composting requirements.

Christian Britschgi | 12.20.2019 3:55 PM

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First Amendment

City of Everett Can Force Bikini Baristas To Cover Their Butts, 9th Circuit Rules

The law is an ass, cleft and all.

Baylen Linnekin | 7.13.2019 7:45 AM

Hit & Run

Brickbat: The Best Part of Waking Up

Charles Oliver | 9.7.2018 4:00 AM

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Hit & Run

Even the FDA Thinks California's Cancer Warnings on Coffee Are Unnecessary

For the billionth time, there is no verified link between coffee and cancer.

Zuri Davis | 8.30.2018 5:00 PM

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California Considers Canceling Mandatory Cancer Warning For Coffee

Surprise! California is getting rid of a labeling requirement.

Zuri Davis | 8.16.2018 2:05 PM

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Flirting With Presidential Run, Former Starbucks CEO Says America Needs to Address National Debt

"There's no for-profit business in the world that could sustain itself or survive with $20 trillion in debt," says Howard Schultz. "It's just not responsible."

Eric Boehm | 6.5.2018 2:35 PM

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Do Coffee Drinkers Need Cancer Warnings?

We asked Californians what they think.

Zach Weissmueller and Justin Monticello | 5.2.2018 2:12 PM

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Starbucks Will Host Anti-Racist Training Session at 8,000 Stores

But don't expect it to fix whatever happened in Philadelphia last week.

Robby Soave | 4.17.2018 2:25 PM

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Hit & Run

Trump Says Syria Withdrawal Coming 'Soon,' Weed 'Beer' Promises Buzz With No Alcohol, California May Slap Cancer Warning on Coffee: Reason Roundup

Plus: Billy Corgan says he's a "free-market libertarian capitalist" and Westworld's robots are on a rampage.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 3.30.2018 9:30 AM

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Hit & Run

Brickbat: Good to the Last Drop

Charles Oliver | 2.2.2018 4:00 AM

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Must Reads

Bikini Barista Lawsuit Defends Freedom to Espresso Oneself

A group of coffee industry workers sues Everett, Wash. over city's new anti-bikini ordinances.

Baylen Linnekin | 9.16.2017 8:00 AM

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Bikini Baristas Sue City in the Name of Free Speech and Women's Rights

City worries bikini hot dog stands could be next.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.11.2017 2:20 PM

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Hit & Run

Straitjackets for New Ideas

What happens when an idea doesn't fit the regular regulatory categories?

Jesse Walker | 12.13.2016 11:15 AM

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Why Are Haiti's Coffee Trees So Tall?

Changing café culture and international do-gooderism collide on a troubled island.

Tate Watkins | 9.18.2016 6:00 AM

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Hit & Run

Coffee Not a Possible Human Carcinogen After All

Absurdly precautionary International Agency for Research on Cancer admits it was wrong

Ronald Bailey | 6.15.2016 12:04 PM

Policy

Arsonists Against Topless Coffee

Bill Flanigen | 6.4.2009 12:22 PM

Politics

Absolution in Your Cup

The real meaning of Fair Trade coffee.

Kerry Howley | 3.1.2006 12:00 AM

Politics

Good Till the Last Drop Dead

Coffee's vindicators tout a message no one wants to hear

Kerry Howley | 8.31.2005 12:00 AM

Economics

Tempest in a Coffeepot

Starbucks invades the world.

Jackson Kuhl | 1.1.2003 12:00 AM

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