Beyond Dead Malls: Dead Jails
What can a county do with an empty downtown jail?
Policy
Rand Paul and the Libertarian Case Against Judicial Restraint
Sen. Paul takes sides in a libertarian-conservative battle over SCOTUS and the Constitution.
Protecting Marijuana's $2.7 Billion Cash Industry When Banks Won't
Delivering piles of (federally) illegal drug money directly to the IRS
Can We Expect 'Chaos' When Pot Becomes Legal in D.C. Next Week?
Rules for sharing, consumption, and possession may need clarification.
Washington Senate Approves Marijuana Bill Combining Medical and Recreational Industries
Patients would have to register, and recreational consumers could not grow their own.
'Drugged' Drivers Who Aren't
One reason a link between marijuana and car crashes is hard to verify
Libertarian Students Honor Their Chosen Hero, Edward Snowden
International Students for Liberty Conference proves spread of libertarian ideas among millennials.
How Eva Moskowitz Outmuscled the Teachers Union
A charter school pioneer counters the political influence of organized labor.
Justin Amash Chastises Marco Rubio Over PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Stance
The Michigan representative didn't pull his punches at the International Students for Liberty Conference.
Reform Conservatism and the Triumph of Liberalism
Dramatically scaling back the entitlement state is no longer a priority for smart-set conservatives
Stricter Food Safety Regulations Mean Fewer Local Food Options
It's time for key local-food advocates to admit-loudly-that strict food-safety regulations are not the answer.
Congress Trudges Ahead on Perhaps Honoring the Fourth Amendment
The continuing fight for e-mail privacy and against terrible aspects of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
Parents of Toddler Burned by Drug Warriors Demand Compensation
A federal lawsuit argues that the botched raid was "reckless," "plainly incompetent," and "objectively unreasonable."
If Marijuana Causes Lots of Crashes, Why Are They So Hard to Count?
A major study finds no link between pot and car accidents.
The Measles Outbreak and the Precautionary Principle
How U.S. public health authorities helped fuel the anti-vaccine movement
How the Religious Right Might Come Around on Prison Reform
Finding common ground on criminal justice and prison reform for America's right.
Chuck Grassley Says Sentencing Reforms Backed by Mike Lee and Ted Cruz Are 'Lenient' and 'Dangerous'
Opposition by the hard-line drug warrior counts as an endorsement.
Arkansas Politician Tries to Make It Harder to Quit Smoking
One state rep has proposed jacking up taxes on e-cigarettes, discouraging a safer alternative for those looking to quit tobacco.
Britain Launches Multiple Driverless Car Tests, Plans Regulatory Overhaul
The UK wants driverless cars on the road without onerous rules.
Colorado's Health Exchange Is Millions of Dollars Over Budget
The Obamacare insurance portal is struggling to manage costs.
Record Number of Americans Renounce Citizenship in 2014
Terrible tax law produces predicted results
Republicans Rail Against Utility Regulations for the Internet
There's not much the GOP can do to prevent the FCC's proposed Title II reclassification of the Net.
Why Does This Detroit Man Have to Walk 21 Miles to Get Back and Forth from Work Every Day? Because the Government Runs the Buses.
A blockbuster story in the Detroit Free Press highlights the failures of government transportation policy.
IRS Steals Widow's Money Because Her Deposits Were Too Small
The agency's new, more enlightened "structuring" policy seems to have a big loophole.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Federal Interstate Handgun Transfer Ban
Major victory for Second Amendment proponents.
35 Percent of Americans Want Pension Reform to be "Top Priority" for Govt
While 72 Percent of Americans Are Concerned About Funding Public Employee Pensions, Only a Third Think Reform Should be a Top Priority
35 Percent of Americans Want Pension Reform to be "Top Priority" for Govt
While 72 Percent of Americans Are Concerned About Funding Public Employee Pensions, Only a Third Think Reform Should be a Top Priority
Did John Roberts Foreshadow His Obamacare Tax Vote in TSA Whistleblower Case?
Why the chief justice could reject the government's position in King v. Burwell.
NPR's Departing Ombudsman Thinks the First Amendment Does Not Protect 'Hate Speech'
A veteran American journalist wonders if Charlie Hebdo would be legally tolerated in the U.S.
Virginia Delegates Overwhelmingly Approve Major Forfeiture Reform
The bill, now before the state Senate, requires a criminal conviction to complete a forfeiture.
How San Jose Took on the Unions and Saved Millions Through Pension Reform
Q&A with Former City Councilman Pete Constant.
I Helped Put a Man in Prison for 25 Years and I Feel Horrible About It
Now I'm trying to make amends.
Democrats Suddenly Discover the Virtues of Local Control
Virginia Democrats make an opportunistic case against charter schools.
As You Gather Your Tax Documents, the IRS Rehires Tax Dodgers and Data-Snoopers it Fired
This shouldn't be a problem as you submit your sensitive personal information to the IRS, and total up the government's take. Right?
Congressman Slings Another Rock at NFL's Tax-Exempt Status
Politicians have attempted to strip the multibillion-dollar league of its tax-exempt status for years.
