If Rand Paul's PATRIOT Act Activism Raises Him Money, Maybe Listen to What He's Saying?
Some senators, tellingly, see listening to Americans' surveillance concerns as a bad thing.
Some senators, tellingly, see listening to Americans' surveillance concerns as a bad thing.
Section 215 is set to expire tonight. (Update: Wave goodbye to Section 215)
He was not only an undistinguished leader but a exemplary Republican during the Bush years, when the small-government party lost its way.
The only winner ultimately might be Hillary: Republicans and Latinos will both lose
No, but is it too much to ask for representatives - even those from Florida - to not be jackasses *all* the time?
Future of Section 215 of PATRIOT Act completely up in the air.
Members of Congress should be held to higher standards than regular voters.
Senate vote expected today, but on what, exactly?
Resistance to cutbacks to recover from bankruptcy may result in outsourcing.
They want amendments to make surveillance reforms stronger.
Tech. privacy-oriented Rep. Zoe Lofgren explains her reluctant support for limited reform.
Senate will vote on USA Freedom Act
Why is this a federal matter?
Nick Dranias of the "Compact for America" Explains How 38 States Could Force Congress to Spend Within Its Means.
And yet: The Commerce Clause is magic!, say lawmakers
The enemy of defiance isn't tough cops or clever politicians; it's respect for the law
Metal detectors, fire evacuations, Stalinist architecture, and ideological grilling, all in one day!
Privacy-focused representatives prevented from offering amendments.
Higher standards for police employment aren't unlibertarian.
A new study finds that poor smokers compensate for higher cigarette taxes by going on SNAP
Fearmongering may not get security state members of Congress what they want.
Just get more money, judge says.
Expect an outcome focused on processes and procedures, not consequences.
North Carolina police lieutenant says stress of free-coffee spill led to surgery
Courts. Federal, state, and local laws. It's difficult to keep up with all of the developments around genetically modified foods.
A contract is a contract, but a more generous spirit might relent
Q&A with President Chris Gates
USA Freedom Act not nearly as strong as privacy advocates would like, but they're supporting it anyway.
Polyamory, creative prenups, platonic co-parenting, open marriage, and the power of contracts
The president has rejected the theory and practice of due process.
And if you try to help any such accused cybercriminal, you are breaking the "law" too.
Environmental activists favor secret science
It's not just the press stirring the pot as senator files legislation.
Will reforms work or will police just turn to the Department of Justice?
Reason's Damon Root on The Long War for Control of the U.S. Supreme Court
Law named after Aaron Swartz introduced again.
Loretta Lynch vote also hangs in the balance.
Instead of dwelling on how the candidate falls short on foreign policy, it's worth imagining what a President Paul might do