'Bidenomics,' Like All Industrial Policy, Sucks
Plus: Does Tom Cruise really do all of his own stunts?
Health
Alec Stapp: Give Trump Credit for Operation Warp Speed
What should governments, private companies, and individuals do differently next time disaster strikes?
Diet Coke Isn't Going To Give You Cancer
Despite a World Health Organization report that says artificial sweetener aspartame is maybe, possibly, carcinogenic.
All Birth Control Pills, Not Just One, Should Be Over the Counter
The FDA decision is only a mini step toward freeing the pill.
'Bidenomics' Is Nothing New
It's a familiar program. And it will result in higher prices, slower growth, and fewer jobs.
Some Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Censorship by Proxy Have a Beef With the 1st Amendment Itself
"Disinformation" researchers alarmed by the injunction against government meddling with social media content admire legal regimes that allow broad speech restrictions.
Was Trump's Operation Warp Speed a Success?
Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic with Institute for Progress founder Alec Stapp.
Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Anti-'Misinformation' Crusade See No Threat to Freedom of Speech
The response to the decision illustrates the alarming erosion of bipartisan support for the First Amendment.
A Strange Museum Takes a Strange Turn
Attempts to limit access to the Mütter Museum’s collection of medical oddities disrespect the living and the dead.
Why Are So Many Libertarians Suddenly Fond of RFK Jr.?
The anti-vax environmental lawyer is not worthy of the rehabilitation tour he's getting from pundits and podcasters.
Tennessee Ban on Sexual-Identity-Related Medical Procedures for Minors Is Likely Constitutional,
a Sixth Circuit panel concludes (by a 2-1 vote) in staying an injunction against the law pending appeal.
'Mamas for DeSantis' Is Proof: The DeSantis Campaign Is Too Online
Casey DeSantis' "Mamas for DeSantis" ad goes all in on the culture war instead of focusing on Ron DeSantis' strong record on school choice and COVID policy.
Florida Bans Medical Marijuana in All State-Licensed Rehabs and Sober Living Houses
Some patients, especially those with opioid addictions, could actually benefit from access to medical marijuana.
This Election Season, Beware of These False Promises
Many politicians offer a simplified view of the world—one in which government interventions are all benefits and no costs. That couldn't be further from the truth.
Youth Drinking Is Falling, Not Rising
According to a new study there is no correlation between increased youth drinking during COVID and alcohol delivery.
Federal Judge to Biden Administration: Stop Telling Social Media Sites To Limit Free Speech
Plus: Teaching A.I. about the Fourth of July, and more...
Joe Biden's Incoherent Student Loan Logic
Plus: Fewer cops, less crime; free beer; and more....
Don't Keep Parents in the Dark About the Genetic Risks in Their Families
No, it's not ethical to keep them from potentially lifesaving information about their babies—and themselves.
If "Any Government Again Resorts to Racial or Ethnic Classifications to Ration Medical Treatment,"
"there would be a very strong case for prompt review by this Court."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: COVID, Ukraine, Bitcoin, Guns, Free Speech, and More
The environmentalist and anti-vaccine activist talks about his presidential run and whether he'd jail climate change skeptics.
The Next President Needs To Cut Spending
At a minimum, the national debt should be smaller than the size of the economy. A committed president just might be able to deliver.
CBO Projects Huge Deficits, $116 Trillion in New Borrowing Over the Next 30 Years
A new Congressional Budget Office report warns of "significant economic and financial consequences" caused by the federal government's reckless borrowing.
RFK Jr.: The Reason Interview
RFK Jr. on libertarianism, Tulsi Gabbard, conspiracy theories, drugs, guns, free speech, and more
Fearmongering Won't Solve Climate Change
Global warming is an issue. But there are other pressing problems that deserve the world's attention.
Trucking Company, Careening Toward Bankruptcy, Could Default on $700 Million Federal Bailout Loan
After losing more than $100 million in a single year, Yellow Corporation got a $700 million pandemic assistance loan from the government. It has only paid $230 on the principal.
Scammers Stole $200 Billion From Two Federal COVID Aid Programs
A new audit says one out of every $6 distributed by the Small Business Administration during the pandemic was stolen.
Uneducating Americans on Vaping
Since the FDA began regulating vaping products as "tobacco" products, American ignorance about vaping's realtive risks has gotten worse.
Right to Privacy Challenge to L.A. City Employee COVID Vaccine Mandate Can Go Forward,
though the city may yet prevail later in the case, if it can show enough facts justifying the mandate.
Court Erred in Dismissing Challenge to L.A. City Employee COVID Vaccine Mandate
So the California Court of Appeal has held, concluding that there is enough of a factual dispute (under California's plaintiff-friendly pleading standards) for the case to go forward.
A Year Post-Dobbs, Major Shifts in Abortion Access and Politics
Plus: Court rules against judge who threw child stars in jail during parents' custody dispute, inside the FTC's attempt to stop Microsoft from acquiring Call of Duty, and more...
Appellate Court Dismisses Case Challenging CDC Transportation Mask Mandate Because it has Become Moot
A case that began with a bang ends with a whimper. The issue of whether the CDC has the power to impose mask mandates remains unresolved.
New Test Data Show That COVID School Closures Rapidly Accelerated U.S. Learning Losses
Nearly two years after most children returned to the classroom, educational losses continue to grow.
Brendan O'Neill: A Heretic's Manifesto
Spiked's leading polemicist defends J.K. Rowling, Brexit, and Enlightenment values of free speech and pluralism.
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
Lab Leak Theory: 1, Misinformation Cops: 0
Confirmation of Wuhan scientists as "patients zero" makes the lab leak theory look likely—and the misinformation police look like fools.
Arkansas Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors Ruled Unconstitutional
Plus: New rules limit asylum applications, the bad math behind economic doomerism, and more...
An Orthodox Rabbi Makes the Case for Legalizing Organ Markets
Some of the points made by Rabbi Yitzhak Grossman in the course of assessing the issue under Jewish law have broader significance, as well.
Private Insurance and Government Programs Drive Up Health Care Costs
Letting third parties pay our bills pushes prices higher and limits our options.
COVID-19's 'Patients Zero' May Have Been Wuhan Lab Scientists, Report Finds
Plus: Grand jury indicts Jack Teixeira, Congress pursues A.I. regulation, and more...
Congress Had Questions About the CDC Stifling Dissent. Rochelle Walensky Refused To Answer.
Plus: Court using anti-pornography software to track a criminal defendant, $25 million verdict against Starbucks over fired employee, and more...
Over $400 Billion in COVID Aid Was Stolen or Wasted
A new Associated Press analysis of government data suggests 10 percent of all COVID aid was lost to fraud or theft. That figure will likely grow.
Online Learning During COVID-19 Linked With Lower Test Scores
A new study has found that the more schools kept kids online, the worse their pass rates on state standardized tests were.
Poppy Seeds Trigger Child Neglect Investigations
Drug tests for new moms are "unnecessary and nonconsensual," argues the ACLU.
The Debt Ceiling Deal Does Not Go Nearly Far Enough
Projections of huge savings are making the rounds. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Incentives Increase Vaccine Uptake After All
A new review suggests modest incentives appear to have positive effects on vaccine uptake.
Uganda's New Anti-Gay Law Could Undermine AIDS Prevention
The new law dictates a life sentence for anyone caught having gay sex and the death penalty for anyone convicted of "aggravated homosexuality."
