Nanny State
5 Ways States Are Trying to Erode Abortion Access This Week
As a bonus, a few of the measures will also put women and abortion doctors in more danger.
What "Out of Control" Biohacking Means for the Future
Q&A With Disinformation Encyclopedia Authors R.U. Sirius and Jay Cornell
Arrest Warrant Issued for Florida Mom Who Refuses to Get Son Circumcised
What's the state's interest in this boy's foreskin?
"Fascinating": Anti-Abortion Idaho Pol Says He Knew That Vagina & Stomach Aren't Connected
Anti-abortion legislators are using bogus safety concerns about telemedicine to win victories that they cannot via straight-up political arguments.
Challenge to California Prostitution Law Banned by Crowdfunding Site GoFundMe
The situation is common for projects even tangentially connected to sex work or adult entertainment. Guess who's to blame?
"That's It, House of Cards. You Lost Me."
A show that was once darkly great has descended into prosaic moralism. God save us from fictional pols who are serious about jobs programs.
People, Justice, Common Sense Prevail in Capitol Hill Sledding
Despite efforts by police to crack down on fun, much sledding happened in D.C. on Thursday.
Parking in 'Designated Area of High Prostitution Activity' Could Get Your Car Impounded in Spokane, Washington
What the plan lacks in likelihood to yield results, it makes up for in ensuring police harassment.
64 Face Jail After Elaborate Sting Aimed at 'Ending Demand' For Prostitution in Houston
At least 270 arrested in Houston prostitution stings since start of 2014
Chicago Meter Maids Stop for No One
Tucked behind the skeletal remains of a melted windshield wiper...
Study Confirms That E-Cigarettes Generate Virtually No Toxins
Levels are about the same as those found in air.
Lobbyists Can Legally Screw Politicians in North Carolina, Says Ethics Commission
No, they don't mean that figuratively.
Sex Workers From South Africa to India to Washington Demand Decriminalization on International Sex Workers' Rights Day 2015
"Only rights will stop the wrong."
Government War on Online Vice Purchasing is a Continuing War on Citizen Safety
The shutdown of sex-sales site Redbook made life more ignorant and dangerous.
CPS Decision in Maryland Parents Case: They Are 'Responsible' For 'Unsubstantiated Neglect.' Huh?
Welcome to the intersection of common sense and bureaucratic craziness
Good Samaritans Warned: Stop Giving Away Free Things or Face $1,000 Fine
Altruism can be such an eyesore, complain neighbors.
Taxes and Restrictions Masquerading as Federal Dietary Guidelines
A panel of government-appointed experts has recommended new food taxes, eating less meat, restricting food marketing, and banning some food at the local level.
Analytics Expert Dispels Major Myths of Legalized Sports Gambling
Those who oppose legalization often bring up groundless fears like widespread addiction and fixed matches. Don't believe them.
The Quantified Citizen
Engineering happiness might sound good, but it will leave us all less free.
Judges Find Federal Child Porn Sentences Are Much Longer Than Jurors Consider Just
In one case, the term sought by prosecutors was 17 times longer than the jury recommended.
VID: Sledding Bans Have Spread to Capitol Hill
Sledding bans are all the rage. Who knows if they actually work.
Fifty Shades of WTF
Everybody hates E.L. James' bondage fantasy except for hundreds of millions of readers and moviegoers. Maybe, just maybe, the fans are onto something.
Sheri's Ranch Versus Sugar Babies: Why 'Legalizing' Prostitution Doesn't Work
Brothel wants state to screw everybody over equally instead of getting a little less grabby with everyone.
E-cigs Under Fire, Despite Likely Benefits
Anti-vaping campaign is more about ideology than public health.
U.S. Dietary Panel Advocates Sweetened Drink Tax, More Labeling, and Not Adding Cream & Sugar to Your Coffee, Gosh Darnit
"Care should be taken to minimize the amount of calories from added sugars and high-fat dairy or dairy substitutes added to coffee."
Fun-Killing D.C. Cops: No Sledding on Capitol Hill
We can't have another 9/11, after all
