Election 2016
Which 3 Freedoms Will the Next President Restrict or Ban?
The list stops at three for the sake of brevity, but you can assume that Clinton and Trump both have more than enough doom to spare for other liberties.
Florida Senate Candidate Bears Any Burden for the Libertarian Party
Paul Stanton deals with debate disappointments, state party sourness, and presidential ticket travails, and fights his way to tomorrow's electoral finish line.
The Return of the Rogue Electors
Sometimes a member of the Electoral College doesn't vote the way he's pledged to vote. But will that actually change the outcome?
Porn Site Offers Tits for Votes in Clever Marketing Gimmick—Thanks, First Amendment!
CamSoda is offering voters free site credits if they snap a selfie at the polls and post it to social media.
'Crooked Hillary' Is No Reason to Restore the Independent Counsel Statute
Some politicians are dishonest. But it's far healthier for democracy if the voters get to sort that out in elections.
3 Libertarian Party Races to Watch (Besides the Presidential Ticket)
Lily Tang Williams, for Senator from Colorado; Thomas Simmons, for House of Representatives from Massachusetts; Mark Miller, for Texas Railroad Commission
The 2016 Election Was a Holiday from History
Why focus on real issues when there are so many entertaining distractions?
Will 'America's Toughest Sheriff' Become America's Most Unemployed Sheriff?
Tuesday could be the swan song for the infamous Sheriff Joe, who is dragging in polls and facing criminal contempt charges.
Congressman Threatens Major Networks With Hearings On 'Media Bias'
Rep. Kevin Cramer proves it's never too early for Congress to waste time.
Could Trump Lose the Way Gore Lost?
Electoral College math makes victory a challenge.
The Worst Part of Election 2016? Nothing Is Over on Tuesday, Nothing!
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump becomes president, American trust and confidence in government will keep dropping. And that's a big problem.
The Green Party's Jill Stein: Why Choose Between a 'Fascist' and a 'Warmonger'?
Q&A with the Green Party presidential candidate.
If You Want To Understand Politics in 2024, Watch Statehouse Races Tuesday
They're not sexy, but they're more important than you realize. Republicans can thank state-level races for their congressional majority.
(No) Surprise! Bill Weld Endorses…Gary Johnson for President!
Forget Hillary, says Weld. Former New Mexico governor has "experience," "character" for the job.
Seeing Trump on the Silver Screen
What A Face in the Crowd and Meet John Doe tell us about populism, pop culture, and fear.
The US Is Already Broke!: Economist (and Presidential Candidate) Laurence Kotlikoff
Says real national debt is north of $200 trillion and screwing younger Americans from now til Doomsday.
If Hillary Clinton Wins Nevada, Florida, North Carolina and Other Close States, She Can Thank Gary Johnson
25% of the Libertarian's current supporters are Republicans compared to 10% Democrats
The Libertarian Party's Federal House and Senate Candidates Pledge to Shrink Government
Some of the policies you can get if you vote Libertarian, from localizing education to downsizing the military.
Election Focus on Food Policy Is Lacking
As the presidential race drags into the home stretch, food issues don't even rate as a blip on the polls.
The Collectivist Election
From Mexicans to deplorables, campaign 2016 was a race to the bottom.
President Obama Sticks Up For Free Speech Rights Of Trump Supporter
It was a small, but meaningful gesture.
Nick Gillespie on Stossel Tonight at 9 PM, Talking "Sin Taxes," Marijuana Legalization, and More
Have you heard about California's initiative that would require condoms in all porn movies?
Pot, Death, and Minimum Wage: 6 Things to Pay Attention to This Election
There's more to this election than Trump and Clinton.
Election 2016 and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
The new universal climate accord is now in force: Is it irreversible?
How the American Conservative Crowd Is Voting
Trump gets a plurality, while figures ranging from Jill Stein to David French get cameos.
Lena Dunham Goes Hardcore Cultural Appropriation In Pro-Hillary Clinton Rap Video
Thank Citizens United for making corporate-funded political ads like this legal!
The 2016 Election As Told By Victorian Political Memes
Swap "social justice warriors" for "suffragettes" and these early 20th-century memes could be clogging up a Twitter timeline near you.
Donald Trump Makes Me Proud To Be an American
There's something heartening about Trump's gross remarks about women, Muslims, and Mexicans: he remains a free man despite uttering them.
Did Libertarian Gary Johnson Totally Blow it in 2016? Or Will He Quintuple His Party's Best-Ever Finish?
And will he drag the LP across the 5 percent threshold on Election Day? Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and David Weigel talk it out.
Shrink the Supreme Court?
A GOP proposal to deny Clinton's appointment choices may backfire.
Hillary Clinton Wants More Kids to Get Nothing Out of Early Childhood Education
Useless pre-K programs give politicians the warm-fuzzies but don't do much to help students, new study says.
Watch Obama Mildly Throw the Palest of Shade at Comey's Clinton Letter!
There's a norm, people! A norm!
Should Libertarians Vote For Trump? Nick Gillespie vs. Walter Block
The Loyola University economist calls Reason.com's editor-in-chief a "vile" and "nasty man."
Fred Flintstone Confesses: I Participated in a Genocide
The Flintstones weighs in on the election.
Libertarians Denounce Bill Weld
VP nominee receives outpouring of criticism after "vouching for Mrs. Clinton" and disagreeing with the L.P. on The Rachel Maddow Show.
Clinton Lies About Lying About Her Lies
The newly revived email controversy shows how she manages to be less trusted than Trump.
Bill Weld on Rachel Maddow: 'I'm Here Vouching for Mrs. Clinton'
Libertarian vice presidential nominee disagrees with his own campaign's statement on Clinton's emails, and calls her "a person of high moral character"
Are Selfies of Absentee Ballots Illegal? Hope Not, Because Here's Mine For Gary Johnson
He's unlikely to be indicted or investigated between now and Election Day.
Hillary Clinton Campaign Concerned About Philly Transit Strike Affecting Election
Contract expired yesterday, union voted weeks ago to authorize strike.
Evan McMullin: Only a Mormon Phenomenon So Far
Outside of Utah and the Mormon belt of Idaho, the independent conservative is polling in Jill Stein territory