Don't Abolish The Electoral College, Abolish The Popular Vote
The popular vote doesn't matter, so why continue pretending that it does? It only causes confusion and frustration. There's better ways.
Election 2016
2016: The Year in Blame Shifting
How to dodge responsibility, whether you're a candidate or a cop.
Forget the Russians and Comey: Hillary Lost Because She Didn't Bring Out the Obama Coalition
Breakdown in traditional voting blocs for Dems and Reps alike means big opportunities for libertarian-style policies.
The Unkillable Two-Party System
Governors and comedians unite to lock in the stupid status quo.
Obama Administration Should Be More Transparent About Russia Allegations
Public hearings and documents, not anonymous sources describing unreleased reports, should drive any substantive discussion.
Why Was Clinton's Campaign Weak Enough to Be Killed by a Mealy-Mouthed Letter?
Bill Clinton joins his wife in blaming FBI Director James Comey for her humiliating loss.
MTV's "White Guy Resolutions 2017" Might Just Earn Trump a Second Term
We've gone beyond virtue-signaling to toxic brew of all-you-people-need-to-shut-up-and-listen-to-why-you're-the-problem ranting.
Are 'Russian Hacks' the New 'WMDs'?
No matter what faceless spooks assure us, it's far from clear the Russian government directed the leaks of the DNC or John Podesta emails.
It's Electoral College Day and Donald Trump is STILL Going to Be President
In the unlikely event of a large revolt of "faithless electors," Congress will still make Trump president.
Yes, Political Correctness Helped Elect Trump: What Skeptics Need to Know
Was the 2016 election an anti-PC backlash? Here's the evidence.
John McCain Says Hacks That Embarrass Politicians Could 'Destroy Democracy'
One man's interference with the electoral process is another man's voter education.
Forget Keith Olbermann (Who?): Rand Paul and Justin Amash Push Back on Trump's Worst Instincts
"Libertarians emerging as Trump resistance," says Politico. Sounds about right.
Of Course She Does: Hillary Clinton Blames FBI, Russians for Loss to Trump
A poor craftsman blames his tools and a poor candidate blames anyone but herself.
Obama Notes Stances on Russia Depend on 'What's Politically Expedient'—Not Talking About Himself
Bemoaning shift on Russia by Republicans, but not his own or that of fellow-travelers.
Liberal Celebrity Videos Failed to Stop Donald Trump, But Trump's Victory Has Failed to Stop Liberal Celebrity Videos
Martin Sheen, Moby, and others beg "Hamilton Electors" to stop Trump from taking the White House in earnest, incoherent video.
Did Russia Really Affect the Election Through 'Hacking'?
"Hacking" and "leaking" are two different things, and the distinction is significant.
Close to Two Million Actual Voters Ignored the Presidential Race
Even when they voted, more people bypassed the main event than usual.
Why 'Hamilton Electors,' Who Would Make Hillary Clinton President, Are as Dead as Their Namesake
Desperate Democrats would subvert the Constitution to deny Donald Trump the Oval Office.
Did Russia Really 'Hack the Election'?
Matt Welch talks Trump, Putin, and electoral integrity on tonight's Kennedy…and then later on Red Eye
Let's Say Russia Did Hack the Dems. What Would Be a Responsible Reaction?
A guide to stripping the political outrage out of a national defense and policy issue.
CIA and FBI Should Make Public Any and All Evidence That Russia Tampered with Election
U.S. intelligence agencies (not to mention Congress) have little to no credibility with public. They should heed Justin Amash's call for transparency.
Hillary Clinton Outraised Donald Trump Two to One, Last FEC Filings Show
Trump also ended with more money left over.
A Quarter of Transgender People Report Restroom Confrontations
New poll gives insight in what has become a national debate.
Who Would Star in '2016: The Movie'? Anthony L. Fisher Discusses on Federalist Radio Hour
Ben Domenech and I talked politics, journalism, filmmaking, and how to work in all three.
Donate to Reason! Because You Asked for Libertarian Party Coverage This Year, and We Delivered
From man-boobs to Rachel Maddow controversies to the best (and yet most disappointing!) vote total in history, we followed the party's historic year.
Washington State Set to Deny Libertarian Party Major Party Status, Based on Write-In Votes
Even though the state generally doesn't count write-in votes; but any tool to hobble the Libertarians might be good enough.
Al Gore Wouldn't Have Invaded Iraq, Third Parties are a Threat to Democracy, and Other New York Times Delusions
Incorrect conventional wisdom never dies.
Reason's Secret Recipe for Nutrient-Rich Coverage of the Trump Era
Combine investigative reporting, interviews & exposes, a brand-new daily podcast, and award-winning videos that get copied by other outfits...
Free Staters Seem to Have Cost the Republicans a Senate Seat in New Hampshire
Former Free State Project chair Aaron Day is sure his over 17,000 votes as independent cost Kelly Ayotte her around 1,000 vote loss.
The Two-Party System Is a Shambling Zombie
It's time to breathe new life into America's undead political parties.
Has Donald Trump's Election Really Caused a Staggering Increase in Schoolyard Bullying?
The Southern Poverty Law Center says yes, predictably.
Challenge Grant Time in the Reason Webathon! Because We Still Treat Presidential Politics as if (Bad) Ideas Matter
From Bernie to Hillary, from Trump to the chumps in Congress, we used the spectacle of politics to argue about the substance of policy.
Trump Says Millions Voted Illegally but Any Recount Would Be Pointless
The president-elect claims he would have won the popular vote if Clinton had not benefited from widespread fraud.
Evan McMullin's Troop-less War Against Donald Trump's GOP
Independent candidate says Republican Party 'can no longer be considered the home for conservatives,' despite all voting evidence to the contrary. Meanwhile, did his ballot exclusion tip Florida away from Hillary Clinton?
6 Secretary of State Appointments Trump Could Make That Wouldn't Suck
These names would be better than most of the ones being floated.
Unnecessary $54 Billion Transit Package Passes Easily in Seattle
The measure will take two decades to serve a mere 30,000 additional riders.
