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
Election 2016
Why Clinton Cash: The Graphic Novel Topped the Charts and Got Millennials' Attention
Comics artist Brett Smith (Avengers, Hulk, Guardians of the Galaxy) says Hillary and Bill Clinton's corruption needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Gary Johnson Calls "Horseshit" On Reports That He Doubled Debt As N.M. Governor
During PBS debate with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, the Libertarian candidate shows his fangs.
Should Libertarians Vote for Trump? Nick Gillespie Talks with Fox Business' Kennedy
And while we're at it, should libertarians vote for *anyone*? Tonight's show a preview of live debate in NYC on 11/1.
That Time NPR Said Gary Johnson's Economic Plan Was Best of the Bunch
In 2012, "Planet Money" put forward a six-plank "no-brainer economic platform" for growth and fairness. Johnson scored best on it - then and now.
Election 2016 Pits Crooked Hillary Against Saint Hillary
Crooked Hillary is the one that has been on front pages lately. But none of us are either entirely evil or entirely good, including Clinton-and Donald Trump.
Top Hillary Clinton Adviser Thinks U.S. Should Attack Iran To Benefit Saudi Interests In Yemen
Indications point to more and grander military interventions under a President Clinton.
Welcome to the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, Director Comey!
The weekend reactions are both a reminder and a preview of how Clinton handles a scandal.
Where Hillary Clinton is the Spoiler Candidate
Utah lets third-party fans throw an argument back in the Democrats' faces.
Nick Gillespie on Libertarianism, Why Gary Johnson Is a Success, Trump, Clinton, and Millennials
Also discusses where Rand Paul went wrong on "Part of the Problem" podcast with Dave Smith. Listen now!
"America, You've Got Cancer": Brad Thor on Trump vs. Clinton
Two cures for what ails us, and no good prognosis.
Reason Podcasts are a "counterweight to the echo chamber of conservative or liberal media"
Subscribe now for in-depth conversations with Penn Jillette, Gary Johnson, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and more.
Should Libertarians Vote for Trump? Nick Gillespie Debates Walter Block on Nov. 1
Live debate at New York City's Soho Forum, will be livestreamed as well.
FBI Reopens Investigation on Clinton's Private Email Server (UPDATE: Connections to Anthony Weiner)
Turns out there's still time for October surprises.
How Political Extremism Sways Presidential Elections and Public Policy
Models of American electoral behavior suggest that Clinton should lose, but worries about extremism may Trump
Does Political Extremism Pay or Penalize Presidential Candidates? New at Reason
Political science says that normally Clinton should lose, but Crazy Trump may up end model predictions
Gary Johnson Will Get 4.9% of the Vote, Predicts FiveThirtyEight
Libertarian Party may fall tantalizingly short of its number-one goal.
Eric Garner's Daughter Blasts Clinton Campaign for Trying to Tie Police Violence to Gun Violence
Politicians would rather hew to their preferred talking points than engaging issues.
Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump: Who Will Be *Worse*? Is Gary Johnson a "Buffoon"? New Reason Podcast
Podcast: Election 2016, Americans should be proud of the free speech laws that gave rise to Donald Trump and how Tom Wolfe is "America's greatest living essayist."
Why Big Pharma is Spending so Much Money to Defeat Marijuana Initiatives
Legal weed means fewer prescriptions for pharmaceutical drugs. That's not a bad thing, unless you make those drugs.
Trump Effect? School Bullying Isn't Increasing, But Hillary Clinton Wants to Spend $500 Million Fighting It
Clinton and Co. blame Trump from a rise in bullying that may not even be happening.
Putin Responds to Claim Russia Trying to Influence U.S. Election
Says America is not a banana republic
Has Evan McMullin Proven He Has Party-Building Power?
His ballot access record doesn't really show it.
Trump Official Misuses Term 'Voter Suppression' and Media Headlines Are Happy to Run With It
It's the campaign's own fault, but outlets are feeding the 'rigging' complaint.
Marijuana Legalization Looks Likely in Three States
Polling also suggests Florida will become the first Southern state to allow medical use.
Social Security's IOU Trust Fund
Trump won't solve the problem. Clinton will make it worse.
The Bottomless Ignorance of Donald Trump
His poor grasp of policy makes past leaders look brilliant by comparison.
Sean Hannity's Suggestion that "Journalism is DEAD IN AMERICA!" Is Slightly Exaggerated
A recent interview of Newt Gingrich by his "sex-obsessed" Fox News colleague Megyn Kelly shows that there's still a beating heart even in cable news.
Bill Weld Tells Republicans to Vote Against 'Unhinged' Donald Trump (UPDATED)
"This is not the time to cast a jocular or feel-good vote for a man whom you may have briefly found entertaining," says the Libertarian vice presidential nominee
The Ruling Class
The ruling class decide which ideas are acceptable, which scientific theories to believe, what speech is permitted.
Clinton's Constitutional Contempt
While Trump does not know what the Constitution says, his opponent doesn't care.
Should Libertarians Vote Trump? Nick Gillespie Debates Walter Block in NYC on 11/1
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Justin Timberlake Ballot Selfie Leads to Silly Hand-Wringing Over Laws
States threaten criminal action, but federal judges have dim view of bans.
Meet the Utah State Senator Who Switched from the Republican to Libertarian Party
Q&A with Senator Mark Madsen.
Horrible PSA: It's Okay to Bully Kids If Their Parents Didn't Vote?
Woah, your dad didn't vote? Is he some kind of loser nihilist?
Gary Johnson Poll Collapse: Just 3% of Likely Voters in CNN/ORC Survey
Libertarian nominee hurtling southward toward the 5% threshold nationwide
It's Not Just About Marijuana: Other Initiatives on the Ballot This November
Voters will consider more than 150 proposals, not counting local votes.
A Trump Voter Plays 'Black Jeopardy': Watch This Politically Incorrect, Weirdly Moving SNL Skit
People have more in common than their politics suggest.
Clinton Is a Threat to the 2nd Amendment—and the 1st
Her positions on gun ownership and political speech are at odds with the Bill of Rights.
Powerful: GOP Congressman Scott Rigell Video Endorsement of Libertarian Gary Johnson
"There's a different way....We can change things. We can change the system."
The Election Is Rigged, But Not as Trump Would Have Us Believe
The outcome of the 2016 presidential election is predetermined for power and against liberty.
Donald Trump Accused of Kissing Porn Star Jessica Drake Without Her Consent, Offering to Pay Her $10,000 for Sex
Drake did not agree to Trump's advances said lawyer Gloria Allred on Saturday.
What Has Government Done for Lower-Income, Working Americans? Screwed Them, Mostly.
The new documentary Rigged 2016 takes a tough look at the way two-party politics hurts millennials, the working poor, and minorities.
Trump's 'Rigged Election' Talk May Backfire
Belief in electoral fraud depresses turnout.
Trump Is Likely Suppressing His Own Voters: New at Reason
People who believe elections are "rigged" tend to stay home.
Sen. Jeff Flake: If Hillary Clinton Wins, GOP Should Vote Quickly on Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Nomination
What happens to Merrick Garland after the November election?
Libertarian Party Making Gains at the State and Local Level
Expanding membership, increasing the number of candidates, forcing runoffs, and even winning sometimes
