Nanny State
Pixelated Prostitution: Feminist Debate Over Sex Work Bleeds Into Video Games
Why sex workers have criticized the way feminist Anita Sarkeesian talks about women's agency
Eric Garner's Death Shows How Stupid Laws Help Get People Killed
Why do Americans want to trust an institution that will kill you over failure to pay a cigarette tax?
Celebrating Repeal Day Under the Vestiges of Prohibition
The era of small-"p" prohibition has persisted for more than eight decades since the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
Loss of Trust in Government Leads to Power Swings
Americans have less faith than ever in government and politics, leading to volatility in congressional control.
Stop Thinking of Betting as a Vice
Bans on betting create crime and deprive Americans of useful information.
How New York City's Steep Cigarette Taxes Create Crime and Grow Big Government
The Nanny State encourages foul habits.
Conspicuous Calorie Counts Can't Control Consumption
There is little reason to believe the FDA's new menu regulations will make people thinner.