Lawsuit Calls Seattle's "Democracy Vouchers" Compelled Speech and a First Amendment Violation
Being forced to fund the campaigns of candidates you disagree with is just wrong.
Politics
Gary Johnson Returns to Politics! (As Soon As He Finishes This Cross Country Bike Tour)
The Libertarian Party nominee is back, ready to fight policies that are "insane," "nationalist," and "doomed to fail" with his Our America Initiative.
New Hampshire Now Has Third Sitting Libertarian Party Legislator
Despite an agenda mostly aimed at less government spending and interference in people's lives, creeping libertarianism frightens some New Hampshire progressives.
Democrats Accuse Republicans of Mass Murder
The argument carries a powerful emotional charge but it isn't a particularly constructive or clear-minded way to think or talk about writing laws.
More Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage Than Ever
Republicans nearly at majority approval.
3 Reasons Why Eric Holder Is the Perfect Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party (Though Not America)
He's an intolerant deep-state hypocrite, for starters.
Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz Join the Rand Paul/Mike Lee Opposition to Obamacare Lite
Tea Party senators claim to be "open to negotiation" yet insist on repealing Obamacare, which no version of the AHCA has come close to doing.
Politicians Choosing Their Voters vs. Voters Choosing Their Politicians
The Supreme Court to decide if gerrymandering is unconstitutional
Capitalism Should Be Our Weapon of Choice in Cuba
Embargoes don't work. Let capitalism and socialism duke it out.
Cindy McCain's Charities Are Plagued With Scandal and Corruption. Now Trump Wants to Make Her Human Rights Ambassador
Examining McCain's philanthropic past reveals a long history of personal abuse of nonprofit resources, shady connections, and shoddy work.
Mueller Probe Could Set the Stage For Hillary's 2020 Return
Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election could take the blame off Clinton for losing.
Trump Administration Rescinds Obama's DAPA Immigration Order
DAPA proved particularly controversial among libertarian legal scholars.
Tom Shillue Is a Mean Dad for a Better America [Reason Podcast]
The comedian and Fox News host celebrates his free-range childhood in the 1970s and what it means for his own kids.
Which Republican Will Play Gandalf to Trump's Balrog of a Health Care Bill?
As the president throws the Freedom Caucus under the bus by reportedly calling the AHCA a "mean, mean, mean…son of a bitch," Rand Paul says he'll vote against any "new entitlements," and the swing vote shifts to…Ted Cruz?
Blame the Shooter, Not the 'Rhetoric'
The New York Times shamefully-and stupidly-ties yesterday's shooting to...an old Sarah Palin ad?
The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock—and of Libertarianism [Reason Podcast]
"There's not a lot of space for libertarianism in politics right now," says Wash Post's David Weigel. Is he right?
GOP Lawmakers Attacked in Shooting at Virginia Baseball Practice. Update: Shooter Identified
A gunman opened fire on a practice game outside of Washington, D.C., this morning.
A Presidency Consumed by Pettiness
By fixating on his election victory, Trump may ensure it's his most impressive accomplishment
Cuban Libertarians Accused of 'Disturbing Public Order' for Holding Quiet Hunger Strike at Home
The chilling encounter was captured on video.
Chelsea Clinton and the Democrats' Dullard Dynasty
As the pendulum swings against the GOP, an exhausted opposition looks to nothingburgers like Chelsea Clinton.
Trump Wants to Replace James Comey with Someone a Lot Like Comey
A surprise tweet to announce a thoroughly conventional new FBI director
Trump's First Leak Arrest: An Old War on Leakers, Not a New War on the Press
Imprisoning people who reveal top-secret reports has become business as usual. Should it be?
Did Conservatives Replace a 'Red Scare' with a 'Green Scare'?
"I believe that the color of radicalism today is not red, but green."
Turkey Seeks Arrest of NBA Player, Says He Belongs to a 'Terrorist Organization'
Erdogan's post-coup crackdown hits Oklahoma Thunder center Enes Kanter.
There Is No Political Tribe That Deserves Your Complete Loyalty
Commit to principles and ideals, not politicians.
The Year Rage Took Over
As politics takes over more of everyone's every day life, the debates become increasingly high-stakes.
The Glorious End of U.S. Global Supremacy [Reason Podcast]
Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch talk body slamming reporters, Trump's big trip, the TSA vs. laptops, and more.
To Curb Political Violence, Make Government Less Important
Dumping Trump isn't enough to make Americans battle less in a high-stakes political environment.
Long Strange Trip: The Grateful Dead's Radical Anti-Authoritarian Streak
Director Amir Bar-Lev discusses his new 4-hour documentary on Jerry Garcia, the band, and their relationship with fans.
Libertarian Party Now Has Two Sitting Legislators in New Hampshire
First-termers Caleb Dyer (former Republican) and Joseph Stallcop (former Democrat) both switched their Party allegiance to Libertarian.
Court Ruling Jeopardizes Ranked Voting System in Maine
Constitutional concerns with voter-approved changes that benefit third-party candidates
Another Cuban Libertarian Disappeared; His Associates Fear He's Been Secretly Arrested [UPDATE: Activist Found, Claims to Have Been Beaten]
Nelson Rodriguez Chartrand, involved in poster campaign for previously arrested Cuban libertarians, has disappeared, his associates report.
Atheism More Prevalent Among Americans Than the Polls Generally Show
A new study finds that 26 percent of Americans likely do not believe in God.
Who's Telling the Truth in Washington? Anyone?
For politicians lying is an art form.
Seasteading in Paradise
New promise for floating free communities in a Polynesian lagoon—but is the movement leaving libertarianism behind?
Jennifer Lawrence, Libertarian Feminist?
The star was spotted wearing a "We Should All Be Feminists" T-shirt and carrying a book with Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises on it.
Trump's Election Fraud Fantasies and Public Policy
New presidential election integrity advisory commission might actually help despite the delusions on which it is based.
Cuban Libertarian Party Launched After Arrest of Libertarian Activists
The Party, named after famed 19th century Cuban independence fighter Jose Marti, is putting up posters of the incarcerated activists around Havana.
Grand Forks Demands Residents Pay For Sidewalk No One Wants
One resident will have to pay $8,500 to install a municipally mandated walkway.
Study: You Literally Can't Even Pay People to Read Opinions They Disagree With
Like children, voters place their hands over their own ears and yell "not listening!"
Freaky Friday Politics: Republicans And Democrats Keep Switching Positions
The two parties are more interested in fighting each other than maintaining a consistent ideology
The Non-Mystery of Black-Voter Turnout Decline in 2016 [Media Bias Edition]
In the era of Donald Trump, basic media literacy has never been more necessary.
