The Neoliberal Revolution
A new book gives Hayek, Friedman, and others too much credit—and too little.
Policy
What to Expect from Obama's Second Term
A few shreds of evidence that Obama might follow through on a center-right policy agenda
The War on Sex Workers
An unholy alliance of feminists, cops, and conservatives hurts women in the name of defending their rights.
The Myth of Free Medicaid Money
Advocates are pitching Medicaid expansion as another painless free lunch.
MLK's Contested Yet Universal Blueprint for Freedom
The fight over King's legacy is testament to the rare power of his words
The War on Pot: Not a Safe Bet
The worst you can say about pot is that it produces intense, unreasoning panic-in drug warriors.
AZ Governor Wants Medicaid Expansion Funded by Hospital Tax
An unpopular plan funded by a tax hike. What's not to like?
The Bank of England's Flawed Approach to Monetary Policy
Central banks lack both the power and the knowledge needed to deliver stable growth.
Nassim Taleb Talks Antifragile, Libertarianism, and Capitalism's Genius for Failure
The best-selling author of The Black Swan talks about his new book and why most public intellectuals aren't worth a damn.
Feds May Swipe Farmers' Land For Growing Poppies
Decorative flowers have seeds that contain evil chemicals
No More Corporate Welfare
Selective, complicated exceptions to the law do not reduce the burden of government
Geithner Implicated in Information Leaks
Richmond Fed head says he tipped off banks about a rate cut
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Washington, D.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Racket
Policing for profit in the nation's capital.
Food Allergies Now Covered Under Federal Disabilities Law
Settlement leaves places that serve food vulnerable to lawsuits over delicate tummies
Bernanke, Fed Blindsided by Financial Meltdown
They didn't see it coming and had no idea what they were dealing with
The FDA's Pathetic Food Safety Proposal
Federal regulators want to impose costly new rules that won't make our food any safer.
Utah Employer Blames Obamacare for Layoffs; Admits He Started With Obama Supporters
Freedom of association at work
NY Newspaper Yanks Controversial Map of Gun Owners
Criminals had started using it to ease their "shopping" expeditions
Controversial Copyright Legislation Could Return
If at first bad laws don't succeed, try again
Judge Orders Journalist to Testify About Aurora Shooting Leak
Had described information that had been included in gag order
Time Warner to Ban Certain Kinds of Gun Ads
No semi-automatic weapons and no pointing guns at people
How the Feds Turned Revenge Against Cheating Husband's Mistress into Act of Terrorism
Supreme Court shows some relevant timing taking on the case of a federal law run amok
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Jilted Woman Charged with Terrorism
Federal law being used against woman trying to get revenge on husband's mistress
Air Force Goes on Porn Hunt
Finds hundreds of pornographic movies or pictures on computers or displayed in common areas
Mayors Rally in DC for Gun Control
They no doubt have no idea of the irony of meeting there
