The Far Right Is Powered by Left-Wing Illiberalism and Hypocrisy
The left has to accept that it shares blame for our current political mess.
Identity politics
Netanyahu Meets With Trump
Plus: Zohran Mamdani's creative race identification, catastrophic Hill Country flooding, and more...
'Evacuate Tehran'
Plus: A bipartisan effort to prevent American involvement in the war, ICE workplace raids to begin again, and more...
Kennedy: A Gen X Rebel's Journey From MTV to Fox News
The Fox News personality reflects on her evolution from a contrarian Republican to a libertarian and her belief that personal freedom, humor, and not giving a shit are the keys to a better America.
The Rise of the Woke Right
Some conservatives are embracing the very trends they once mocked—including victimhood, cancel culture, and even struggle sessions.
Lawrence Wright: America's Misadventures in Wars, Cults, and Panics
The Pulitzer Prize–winning author discusses the enduring roots of Middle Eastern conflict, the rise and fall of cultural panics, and why Texas may be the blueprint—and battleground—for America's future.
Your Tribalism Is Dumb
We don't just crave being on a team; we also crave a rival. We want to be in a club, and we want a nemesis to motivate us.
The 'Meritocracy' Lie
Two months after he was inaugurated, Trump has smashed many of the government's silly DEI rules. But he hasn't created a new age of meritocracy.
Brian Doherty: The Fascinating Women and Weirdos Who Founded Libertarianism
Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty explores the evolution of libertarian thought in his new book.
Do You Have To Choose a Side in Politics? Reason Versus The Bulwark
The Bulwark's Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell debate Reason's Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch on choosing a side in politics.
The Return of the Women's Libbers
Plus: Israel in the Golan Heights, trouble in China's government, Whoopi Goldberg tries to explain health insurance, and more...
Martin Gurri: Political Chaos Brings Colossal Transformation
Former CIA analyst Martin Gurri discusses Donald Trump’s political arc, the rise of populism, and the incoming chaos and transformation we cannot foresee.
Hyrum and Verlan Lewis: Stop Buying the 'Left v. Right' Myth
Political scientists Hyrum and Verlan Lewis discuss the 2024 election and the power of self-narratives in American politics.
Live on Election Night! The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Reason's Nick Gillespie will be live on election night with Kmele Foster, Allison Schrager, and more special guests.
Can These Voters Say Something Nice About the Other Side?
Reason's Emma Camp asked voters to name "one good thing" about the candidate they didn't vote for.
Bad Candidates Can't Fix Bad Politics
Voters say they want to "stop the madness." Expect the madness to continue.
Live On Election Eve With The Reason Roundtable!
Tune in on November 4 at 6:30 p.m. (EST) on YouTube to hear the four co-hosts' unflinching critiques of the latest in politics, culture, and whatever fresh hell awaits us all.
Nobody Trusts Congress, but Americans Keep Reelecting the Same People
Increasingly like-minded communities make incumbent lawmakers safer than ever.
What Is the 'Working Class'?
When even most upper-income Republicans say they're working class, the term has become meaningless.
Meghan McCain: 'Trump Didn't Break My Brain. What's Your Excuse?'
Reason's Billy Binion speaks with political pundit and podcaster Meghan McCain.
Will Trump or Harris Win the Working-Class Vote?
Patrick Ruffini and Ruy Teixiera talk about how the U.S. electorate has changed in the last four years.
Meet the Candidates: November 2024 Puzzle
"2024 presidential candidate who once dumped a dead bear in Central Park"
Anna Gát: Building an Intellectual Platform for the Politically Homeless
The founder of Interintellect, which hosts public and members-only salons online and offline, advocates for a truly free and self-moderating market of ideas in the age of political polarization.
Mike Rowe: Make America Stand for Something Again
The Dirty Jobs host talks about patriotism, history, and his new movie for Independence Day 2024.
Reflections on Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates a great American achievement, and a triumph for the nation's Founding principles. Also, the culture war over the holiday is lame, and hopefuly coming to an end.
David Boaz's Final Speech: "The Rise of Illiberalism in the Shadow of Liberal Triumph"
In a speech given in February, the late great libertarian intellectual leader made important points about the past, present, and future of liberty.
Americans Aren't Nostalgic for the Past. They Are Nostalgic for Being 15.
There's nothing wrong with thinking the music from your teenage years was the best ever made, but please don't vote as if you'll bring that back.
AI Contracts Woke Mind Virus
Plus: Russian sanctions, Finnish gun ranges, Milei supremacy, and more...
Nobody Likes Nikki
Plus: Norwegian smokes, German-French ghosts, American gender clinics, and more...
Coleman Hughes on the Separation of Race and State
Is podcaster Coleman Hughes a state capacity libertarian?
James Kirchick: 'Abolish Speech Codes Entirely'
How identity politics and institutional cowardice have undermined the free speech on which our society relies.
Aaron Sibarium: Did Harvard's Plagiarism Scandal Doom DEI?
Aaron Sibarium discusses the downfall of former Harvard President Claudine Gay on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions.
'A Tyranny of the Minority': Why This College Dropout Wants To Cancel Cancel Culture
"Being a true free speech champion does require that you defend speech that even you disagree with," says libertarian Rikki Schlott.
Why Are College Kids Terrified?
Rikki Schlott and Greg Lukianoff discuss their new book, The Canceling of the American Mind.
Third Party Candidates Shouldn't Get Their Hopes Up
If Joe Manchin or Larry Hogan thinks he’ll be elected on a No Labels ticket, he’ll be sorely disappointed.
Yascha Mounk: Avoiding The Identity Trap
How to battle identity politics and defend liberal values of universalism, free speech, and open inquiry
Tara Isabella Burton: Self-Made, From Da Vinci to the Kardashians
Since the Renaissance, we've been increasingly able to define who we are as individuals. But is that a false freedom?
Juneteenth Celebrates a Great American Achievement
The emerging culture war over the holiday is misguided. In reality, Juneteenth celebrates one of the greatest triumphs of America and its founding principles.
Liberalism Isn't Rule by Elites
But Patrick Deneen’s “common-good conservatism” almost certainly would be.
What Do Gadsden Flags and Pride Flags Have in Common?
Sexual minorities aren't the only ones who love to wave identity flags.
Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Against 'Woke, Inc.'
Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion about Ramaswamy's run for the presidency and the agenda laid out in his book Woke, Inc.
Black Americans vs. Progressivism: Jason L. Riley Debates Nikhil Pal Singh at the Soho Forum
The Manhattan Institute senior fellow and the NYU historian debate whether black Americans should move away from progressivism.
The Declining Political Significance of Irish-American Identity
Conflict between Irish-Americans and WASPs was once a major feature of American politics. Its near-total disappearance is a hopeful development that we can learn from.
The GOP's Pitchfork Populism Is Older Than Trump
But it doesn't have to be the future of the GOP or the country.
The Political Lies That Really Matter
From George Santos to Joe Biden, résumé padding is unacceptable. But it's all the lies about legislation we can't afford.
