7 Issues That Won't Be Treated Seriously at Tonight's Debate in Gary Johnson's Absence
Remove the Libertarian and there goes fiscal sanity, federalism, and free speech.
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Even Donald Trump Wants Gary Johnson in the Debates
Sixteen years ago, Trump advocated opening up the presidential debates to third parties. His arguments hold true today.
Against Democracy and Elitism
The people's best political framework is neither democracy nor epistocracy but original liberalism, or what we today call libertarianism.
I'm the ONLY One Talking About Entitlements, Free Trade, Regime Change: Gary Johnson on ABC News' This Week
Libertarian candidate notes he's polling better than Perot was in 1992 when allowed into debates.
Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez, Survivor of Cuba's Castro Regime, Dies at 24
The father-to-be was one of three killed in a late-night boating accident.
A Reading Guide to Lefty Panic Attacks About Gary Johnson
Why, this devious Libertarian monster doesn't even want to give free college to everybody!
Burn-It-All-Down Political Antinomianism Is Not Libertarian
The lawless passions fueling the rise of Trump are not likely to bring us a freer society.
Donald Trump and the Appeal of Political Antinomianism: New at Reason
Wanting to "burn it all down" is not libertarianism.
Libertarian Optimism: Nick Gillespie Talks With Ben Kissel on Lincoln's Top Hat
If you're under 50 and worried about the 2016 election, automation, and your future, listen up!
Why Isn't Hillary Clinton as Popular as She Wants to Be?
Matt Welch discusses that plus Donald Trump's policing ideas on FBN's Kennedy tonight at 8 pm ET
#LetGaryDebate! Johnson Supporters Push To Get LP Nominee in Debates
Backers of the former two-term governor of New Mexico say he's a "sane centrist" while Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are dangerous extremists.
Gary Johnson Continues to Avoid the Third-Party Fade
The Libertarian maintains support while the Green recedes, as the campaign enters what has historically been the best stretch for third-party candidates.
Hillary Clinton, Zach Galifianakis, and the Enduring Sadness of Political Hollywood
Unfunny "Between Two Ferns" interview is one more dreary exercise in liberal virtue signaling.
#NeverTrump Celebrities Say Vote for Hillary Clinton and Mark Ruffalo Will Show You His D*ck
From Robert Downey Jr. to Martin Sheen to Julianne Moore to Scarlett Johansson, a "shit-ton" of movie stars tell you the proper way to vote.
Gary Johnson, on Carl Bernstein's Rumor About Bill Weld Dropping Out: 'That is Bullshit'
Libertarian nominee rejects "spoiler" frame in USA Today interview
Trump Responds to Terrence Crutcher Shooting: Maybe the Cop Shouldn't be a Cop
Simple sentiment not articulated by many other mainstream politicians.
Gary Johnson and Donald Trump Tied For Lead in New Military Poll
Libertarian, Republican candidates within the margin of error among U.S. military personnel; Hillary Clinton trails by more than 20 percentage points.
Gary Johnson Shatters Monthly Record for Fundraising
L.P. nominee brings in $5 million, "the largest monthly haul of any Libertarian presidential candidate in at least 20 years," but the feds rebuff his requests to be treated like a serious candidate. Meanwhile, Debate Commission protested, pro-Johnson documentary financed, plus other campaign news.
Reason's Podcasts at iTunes and Soundcloud! Subscribe Now!
It's all here, from "libertarian Star Trek" to Penn Jillette on the 2016 race to Katherine Mangu-Ward talking Reason history with Virginia Postrel.
Trump Is Wrong About Terrorism and Immigration
The costs of a moratorium would far outweigh any conceivable security benefit.
Future Supreme Court Picks
The next president could choose up to five Supreme Court Justices.
It Doesn't Matter Who Started Birtherism; What Matters Is Who Seized It
Trump and Clinton both have dirty hands.
Montana Libertarian Party Chair and Congressional Candidate Mike Fellows Dies in a Car Crash at Age 59 (UPDATED)
Longtime activist and "godfather of third-party politics" had run in every Montana election for 20 years
Donald Trump Vs. The Sixth Amendment
Just hours after New York bombing suspect was caught, Trump was already bemoaning how slowly the wheels of justice are turning.
What If Donald Trump Jr.'s Bowl of Skittles Were Gun-Owners?
Fear mongering, despite the pretenses, is a bipartisan project.
Gary Johnson Answers 20 Questions on Science Policy
Compare his answers with Clinton, Trump, and Stein over at ScienceDebate.org
3 Ironclad Reasons Gary Johnson Should Be in the Presidential Debates (+ 2 for Jill Stein)
If you care about expanding choices and discussion when it comes to politics, the only proper reaction to Johnson's exclusion is outrage.
This Picture of Willie Nelson and a Major Democratic Pol May End Pot Legalization
How can weed possibly survive the scandal of being seen with Terry McAuliffe!
Dear Democrats: No One Owes You Their Vote
Clinton has been going full-force Millennial Whisperer recently, after learning that she's losing young voters to Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Why it won't help.
Almost Everything Paul Krugman Says in This Awful Column About Gary Johnson Is Wrong
Economist, heal thyself
Civil Liberties and Military Force Are Not a 'Single Issue'
One way to minimize Hillary Clinton's transgressions
Trade Is a Labor-Saving Device
We each have two legitimate ways to acquire any good: produce it ourselves or acquire it through trade. For most goods, trade will be the lower cost method.
Why Are Haiti's Coffee Trees So Tall?
Changing café culture and international do-gooderism collide on a troubled island.
Biggest Police Union in the Country Endorses Trump
After Clinton didn't respond to its candidate survey, the Fraternal Order of Police endorses Trump, citing his "real commitment to American law enforcement."
Former NJ GOP Rep. Dick Zimmer Endorses Gary Johnson
Says Trump is neither a Republican nor a conservative while Clinton is too far to the left and untrustworthy.
Evan McMullin Gratuitously Denied Ballot Access in Florida, Because That's What the Duopoly Does
Gary Johnson is hardly the only third-party candidate to get democracy'd good and hard
Debate Commission Blocks Gary Johnson and Bill Weld
'Americans are tired of rigged systems,' Johnson retorts. 'We plan to be on the debate stage in October.'
With Mitch Daniels Republicanism on the Outs, Mitch Daniels Cozies up to Gary Johnson
Former Indiana governor pushes for Libertarian nominee's inclusion in the debates, hosts a big event for him at Purdue, and writes WSJ op-Ed about an issue only Johnson is any good on
'Trump Bad' Is Not a Good Enough Argument to Discourage Third-Party Votes, Democrats
Refuse to actually engage with the reasons the electorate dislikes Clinton and she might lose.
Trump's Latest Birther Press Conference Shows That He's a Crony Capitalist Nightmare
The GOP candidate's event was a falsehood-filled advertisement for his new D.C. hotel.
Hillary Clinton vs. Merrick Garland
The Democratic presidential candidate disavows Obama's SCOTUS pick.
Why the Conservative Admiration of Putin Is Dangerous
The love for Putin reflects a genuine shift in Republican voters.
Donald Trump Was Right to 'Float Rolling Back Food Safety Regs'
If you think the FDA and food inspectors rather than vendors' desire not to kill their customers is what keeps you safe, you're an idiot.
The Fifth Column on Gary Johnson, Colin Powell, Deplorable Baskets, Alluring Conspiracies, Black Panthers, and More
Your favorite three-way podcast is back after a week off for, uh, maintenance
