It's Rational To Be Ignorant About Plethora of California Initiatives
Flooding the zone.
Elections
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
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.
Liberty-Loving Pirates Look to Conquer Iceland!
Peacefully, at the polls-not with swords and cannons and Johnny Depp.
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.
