Politics
Russia Isn't Our Friend, but That Doesn't Make the Democrats' Conspiracy Theories True
You don't have to be a Russia booster to dismiss claims Russia hacked the U.S. election.
Rand Paul Reminds MSNBC That James Clapper Is a Liar and Can't Be Trusted About Russia Hacking
Trump derangement syndrome is causing MSNBC to tout John McCain and Lindsey Graham as the only sane Republicans. Gulp.
'Election Hacking' or Voter Education?
Leaking embarrassing emails about Hillary Clinton did not undermine democracy.
Thank You, Gary Johnson, for Being the Best Thing in 2016!
The LP candidate didn't make the debates and didn't crack 5 percent. All he did was launch the beta version of 21st-century politics.
Just What the Country Needed: Yet Another Video of Smug Celebrities Whining About Trump
A boot stomping on a human face and muttering 'Dear members of Congress,' forever.
The Other Way the Debate About Russian Hacking is Like the Debate About WMDs
Don't be distracted into debating the wrong things.
5 Republicans Liberals May Learn to Love in the Trump Era
Amash, Paul, McMullin, Will, and Scalia will help keep the unpredictable billionaire in check.
5 Republicans Liberals May Learn to Love in the Trump Era
Amash, Paul, McMullin, Will, and Scalia will help keep the unpredictable billionaire in check.
Less Than One-Third of Americans Want to See Roe v. Wade Overturned
A majority of both Republicans and Democrats think the Supreme Court should leave Roe alone.
Democrats Defect from Obamacare
Meanwhile, the GOP learns to stop worrying and love Obama's signature legislative victory.
Trump and the Power of the Presidency
The case for limited government is more compelling than ever.
Obama Response to Alleged Russian Hacking Undermines Confidence in U.S. Government
Administration argues email hacks eroded faith and undermined confidence in government, but doesn't explain how providing voters with more info accomplished that.
Don't Abolish The Electoral College, Abolish The Popular Vote
The popular vote doesn't matter, so why continue pretending that it does? It only causes confusion and frustration. There's better ways.
2016: The Year in Blame Shifting
How to dodge responsibility, whether you're a candidate or a cop.
What Does Rising Support for Legalizing Both Marijuana and Same-Sex Marriage Mean?
Notions of individual autonomy may be increasingly important to the American public, says new study.
Forget the Russians and Comey: Hillary Lost Because She Didn't Bring Out the Obama Coalition
Breakdown in traditional voting blocs for Dems and Reps alike means big opportunities for libertarian-style policies.
The Unkillable Two-Party System
Governors and comedians unite to lock in the stupid status quo.
Obama Administration Should Be More Transparent About Russia Allegations
Public hearings and documents, not anonymous sources describing unreleased reports, should drive any substantive discussion.
Want to Stop Asset Forfeiture Abuse? Teach Americans That It Happens.
People don't like it when cops take property without getting convictions.
Why Was Clinton's Campaign Weak Enough to Be Killed by a Mealy-Mouthed Letter?
Bill Clinton joins his wife in blaming FBI Director James Comey for her humiliating loss.
MTV's "White Guy Resolutions 2017" Might Just Earn Trump a Second Term
We've gone beyond virtue-signaling to toxic brew of all-you-people-need-to-shut-up-and-listen-to-why-you're-the-problem ranting.
Are 'Russian Hacks' the New 'WMDs'?
No matter what faceless spooks assure us, it's far from clear the Russian government directed the leaks of the DNC or John Podesta emails.
It's Electoral College Day and Donald Trump is STILL Going to Be President
In the unlikely event of a large revolt of "faithless electors," Congress will still make Trump president.
Driverless Cars and the Revenge of the Moral Equivalent of Hostlers and Horse-Drawn Carriage Makers
A perplexingly stupid op-ed against self-driving cars in The New York Times
Yes, Political Correctness Helped Elect Trump: What Skeptics Need to Know
Was the 2016 election an anti-PC backlash? Here's the evidence.
John McCain Says Hacks That Embarrass Politicians Could 'Destroy Democracy'
One man's interference with the electoral process is another man's voter education.
Can't Afford a Lawyer? No Free Speech for You.
Colorado campaign finance regulations censor ordinary citizens.
Forget Keith Olbermann (Who?): Rand Paul and Justin Amash Push Back on Trump's Worst Instincts
"Libertarians emerging as Trump resistance," says Politico. Sounds about right.
Of Course She Does: Hillary Clinton Blames FBI, Russians for Loss to Trump
A poor craftsman blames his tools and a poor candidate blames anyone but herself.
Obama Notes Stances on Russia Depend on 'What's Politically Expedient'—Not Talking About Himself
Bemoaning shift on Russia by Republicans, but not his own or that of fellow-travelers.
Trump Derangement Syndrome, a Libertarian Response to Aleppo, Will 2017 Be Better? Reason Podcast
Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie chew through the news of the day and get heartburn.
Liberal Celebrity Videos Failed to Stop Donald Trump, But Trump's Victory Has Failed to Stop Liberal Celebrity Videos
Martin Sheen, Moby, and others beg "Hamilton Electors" to stop Trump from taking the White House in earnest, incoherent video.
Did Russia Really Affect the Election Through 'Hacking'?
"Hacking" and "leaking" are two different things, and the distinction is significant.
Close to Two Million Actual Voters Ignored the Presidential Race
Even when they voted, more people bypassed the main event than usual.
Why 'Hamilton Electors,' Who Would Make Hillary Clinton President, Are as Dead as Their Namesake
Desperate Democrats would subvert the Constitution to deny Donald Trump the Oval Office.
Did Russia Really 'Hack the Election'?
Matt Welch talks Trump, Putin, and electoral integrity on tonight's Kennedy…and then later on Red Eye
Let's Say Russia Did Hack the Dems. What Would Be a Responsible Reaction?
A guide to stripping the political outrage out of a national defense and policy issue.
James Scott, David Friedman, and Robert Ellickson Debate Anarchy
One and a half anarchists
