Nanny State
European Lawmakers Vote To Tighten Tobacco Restrictions
But do not go as far as initially planned
The Tragedy of Detroit: "It Didn't Have to Be This Way"
Author Harry Veryser on how Austrian economics can fix Motor City.
Shutdown Helps NSA Shed Even Pretense of Surveillance Oversight Efforts
Clapper flip-flops, furloughs workers
Spokane, WA Voters Approve Independent Review of Police Misconduct, Waiting for Police Union Approval
"Democracy does not go on hold because there is not a contract," says councilmember pushing ordinance to establish independent review
White House Working on Privacy Bill Even As it Defends NSA Conduct
Trying to placate EU officials
The Shutdown Shows Us That Government Treats People Like Garbage
The state has become entwined in our lives, and we are much worse off because of it
The Spirit of 1976
The thing that's gotten crazier in America is the way people react to craziness.
Welcome to the Era of Unlimited Government!
What Obamacare and the latest NSA scandal have in common.
New York's Trafficking Court Turns Sex Workers Into Victims
New York state's latest attempt to help sex slaves will also punish sex workers
China Employs Two Million to Monitor Web Activity
Actively targeting social media posts
UPS Worker Suing Teamsters Over Union Dues, He's Not Even a Member
Right to work law gives him the option
Anonymous Network Tor High-Priority Target for NSA
Got the whole PowerPoint treatment
A Court Has Ruled It's Not OK To Arouse Sex Offenders and Measure Their Erections
Arousing sex offenders and measuring their erections is a "routine" part of probation.
Facebook to Allow School Officials to Demand Students' Posts Removed in Maryland
For "questionable or prohibited language"
SEC Chief Criticizes Dodd-Frank Disclosure Requirements
Argues they're more efforts at nudging than useful rules for corporate transparency
Iowa GOP Warns Residents About Traffic Safety Checkpoints in Des Moines Area Tonight, Want Audio/Video Sent to Party
Republican governor of Iowa may be something of a serial speeder
Pennsylvania Governor Compares Same Sex Marriage to Incest
While defending a previous comparison of gays and lesbians to children in court filings
UPDATED: Obamacare Poster Boy Chad Henderson and His Dad Didn't Really Buy Insurance
An exclusive Reason.com interview with Bill Henderson.
Feds Investigating Woman Who Was Shot by Capitol Hill Police
No word on any investigation into police's use of force
Government Understating How Often Agencies Borrow Predator Drones From Border Patrol
Border Patrol not really using them
Turkey Bans Grindr, App That Helps Gay, Bisexual Men Hook Up
Users already figuring out work arounds
Phoenix Principal Asks Cop Not to Wear Uniform When Picking Up Daughter; Parents Worried He Carries a Gun
It's not the gun but the badge that should cause concern
California to Let Illegal Immigrants Drive Legally, Which Is Not Actually a New Thing
Tenth state in the country to institute the policy
17-Year-Old at Georgia High School Charged With Weapons Felony Over Fishing Knife in Tackle Box in Car
Police swept the school grounds
Feds Indict 13 Alleged Members of Anonymous for Alleged Hacking
Accused of attacking websites as part of a campaign in favor of file-sharing
Capitol Hill Police Shooting Victim Identified as Miriam Carey; FBI Raid Connecticut Home
Authorities suggest mental health issues
