There Ought Not to Be a Law
Most people see a world full of problems that can be solved by laws.
Nanny State
The Demise of Social Science
Is rampant addiction to porn and video games really ruining a generation of men?
When Civil Liberties Collide: Gay Marriage vs. Gambling in Maryland
Why is a national gay organization trying to block a vote on gambling?
Racism, Nannyism, and the Politics of Gun Control
We've heard lots of calls for new gun control laws, but how likely are they to pass?
300 Cockfighting Roosters Euthanized in California
A murder investigation led to the discovery of an illegal cockfighting operation and hundreds of malnourished roosters
Hotel Cannot Ban Prostitute From Using Rooms For Business
A ruling from an Australian court says that a prostitute was unfairly discriminated against when a hotel managed refused to give her a room.
Australian Prostitute Wins Discrimination Case Against Hotel
Hookers hit mining towns, need to rent rooms.
California Gaming Tribes Prep to Fight Internet Gambling Laws
Coalition asks state Legislature not to pass bill as session comes to end.
TSA "We The People" Petition Passes 20,000 Signatures
The petition must receive 25,000 signatures before August 9 for the White House to respond.
Korea Will Mandate Picture Warnings On Cigarette Packs
Switch from text to pictures of afflicted body parts to begin next year.
Democratic Group Retracts Prostitution Accusations Against Adelson
Adelson filed suit, claiming defamation.
Oh No! America's Kids Are Too Fat to Get Sent Off to Die!
Retired military leaders beat drum about national security to promote more Nanny State school actions.
Abortion Debate Skewers Political Pieties
In addition to terminating pregnancies, abortion can inflict considerable collateral damage by puncturing the pieties of contemporary liberalism.
How a Single Oxycontin Pill Nearly Ruined One Man's Life
Jail may be the worst thing that can happen to a drug offender, but it's not the only thing.
Mayor Bloomberg: Breastfeed or Else
Bloomberg enthusiastically favors breastfeeding infants. But he is not content to simply express his view for your consideration.
Setbacks and Bizarre Turns in the Raw Milk Saga
Advocates for the right to choose raw milk still face an uphill battle.
Health Nannies Say Nagging Isn't Enough
Ticked off that campaigns intended to nudge people toward healthier choices are ineffective, activists want government to take a more coercive role
Bans on Prostitution Puts Sex Workers at Risk
The U.S. government's strict opposition to legalizing prostitution anywhere increases AIDS risks
Military Escorted Prostitutes For Secret Service Agents
Military investigation also reveals dogs were allowed to soil bed linen
Maryland House Speaker: Let's Talk About Internet Gambling
Internet gambling will be among the issues Maryland's legislature takes up in the debate over legalizing gambling.
China Discourages Fasting During Ramadan
Communist Party officials have posted notices banning or discouraging fasting, a move that directly affects the Uighur ethnic group.
Virginia Barkeep Punished for Not Selling Enough Food
More absurdity from alcohol control agencies.
Pentagon Warns Missile Defense Employees: Stop Watching Porn
But remember, its sequestration that's the national security risk, not government waste
Tribes Fret Over Competition from Legalized Poker
Making big bucks from casinos with near-monopolies, Native American tribal official worry that online gambling could cut into their take
Court Orders The Department of Homeland Security to Answer Petition
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has demanded that the petition regarding body scanners in airports be dealt with.
Sweepstakes Operator Suing Law Enforcement That Shut Him Down
The South Carolina entrepreneur says he's fighting for his Constitutional rights
Tickets Being Honored For Who Concert Cancelled by Buddy Cianci Thirty Years Ago
The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island cancelled a concert by The Who scheduled in 1979 because there was a stampede at a previous concert.
You'll Drink What New York Tells You to Drink: Breast Milk Edition
New York City hospitals to keep baby formula locked away.
Deal Between Pokerstars and Prosecutors May Mean Customer Reimbursements
The company is paying the federal government a settlement it says will be used to pay back former U.S. customers.
Street Art Removed From London During Olympics
Street artists say 'Beijing was more open-minded'.
