Politics
Friday A/V Club: The First Presidential Debate of the Broadcast Era
The central topic: Should the U.S. ban the Communist Party?
Donald Trump's Plan to Preserve Social Security by Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Doesn't Even Come Close to Adding Up
Trump wants to cover a $150 billion gap with $3 billion in savings.
GOP Debate: Donald Trump Renders Political Correctness Meaningless
"I don't want to be so politically correct," said Trump.
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Debate
Trump, Kasich, Rubio, and Cruz meet in Miami for another CNN debate
Sen. Jeff Flake on Why GOP Cuba Policy Is Wrong
"I have no idea," Lech Walesa told the Arizona Republican, "why you guys have a museum of socialism 90 miles from your shore & you won't let anybody visit it."
Dear Tim Cook: Republicans Aren't Your Allies & Neither Are Democrats But Libertarians Are
The real axis in American politics is authoritarianism vs. libertarianism.
A Communist Student Is Igniting a Liberty Movement in India
If India's free market Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets away with his campus crackdown, it'll be bad for Pakistan
The Most Ridiculous Argument for Hillary Clinton That You'll See Today
Take a bow, Jonathan Alter!
Memo to Presidential Hopefuls of Both Parties: Guest Worker Programs Are Not Indentured Servitude
Republicans have hit new lows on immigration, but neither party is averse to pandering
(UPDATED) Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Protester, Police Respond by Handcuffing Protester
Multiple videos depict violent incident at last night's Trump rally.
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On Trade, Trump and Sanders are Two Peas in a Rotten Pod
Sanders and Trump are flaming protectionists, which means they peddle perhaps the oldest, most-thoroughly discredited economics doctrine ever spoken.
3 Surprising Exchanges From the Democratic Debate
Hillary Clinton's emails, Obama's deportations, and the Libyan fiasco each provided a meaningful moment.
Bernie Sanders' Free Trade Mythology
More economic illiteracy from the Vermont socialist.
Bernie Sanders Is Right to Trash the Ex-Im Bank
Hillary Clinton's rebuttal shows her crony corporatist side.
Hillary Clinton Should Stop Playing Dumb
The secretary of state turned 2016 presidential candidate is smart, shrewd, and experienced enough to recognize a state secret when she sees one.
Rand Paul Mocks Hillary Clinton For Spending $90,000 on a Campaign Playlist, Offers His Own List For Her
Playlist reflects some of her character traits and policy record
Reason Live Tweets the Democratic Debate
Reason staffers provide instant commentary as Clinton and Sanders face off in Miami
Can Rand Paul Become a New Leader for Republican Party Foreign Policy?
And can you accurately chart the GOP's foreign policy future without dealing with Trump?
Maybe This Time the Democrats Will Talk About Foreign Policy at the Debate
There were no foreign policy questions at the last debate
The Real Fight in the GOP Is Between Authoritarianism and Libertarianism
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz vs. Rand Paul, Justin Amash, and Thomas Massie.
Bernie Sanders' Political Revolution Is a $15 Trillion Tax Hike
Even middle class earners would be hit with a sizable tax increase under Sanders' plans.
Dems Urge Debate Moderators to Ask Clinton and Sanders About Abortion
Both are broadly pro-choice, but Democrats want more specifics about their views and policy proposals.
Giancarlo Ibarguen, R.I.P.
Leader of Guatemalan Universidad Francisco Marroquin advocated for startup cities and libertarian ideas in Latin America.
Meet the Man Who Hopes To Stop Marijuana Legalization in California
Q&A with Roger Morgan of Stop Pot 2016
Trump Campaign Manager Allegedly Manhandles Breitbart News Reporter Michelle Fields
Witnesses say Corey Lewandowski "forcibly yanked" Fields, "nearly bringing her down to the ground."
What's the Matter with Michigan? Polls Miss Badly in Dem Primary
Hillary Clinton was supposed to have the state locked up.
Three Ways Trump is a Democrat Problem Too
So much blame for Donald Trump's populism. What about Bernie Sanders'?
Libertarian Lite
Some say libertarians could win politically if they give up their principles.
Warmongers Hate Trump
Unlike Hillary Clinton, the bellicose billionaire is intermittently leery of foreign intervention.
New Video Shows Agents Began Shooting at LaVoy Finicum Before Alleged Reach for a Gun Said to Justify the Kill
FBI agents now under criminal investigation for possible misconduct regarding killing Finicum after the Oregon wildlife standoff.
Donald Trump's Victory Speech Is a Reminder That He's the Ultimate Scam Pitchman
Trump the brand and Trump the candidate are inseparable.
Should Uncle Sam Have to Cough Up Aid for Flint Lead Poisoning Victims?
Despite Sen. Lee's valiant fight against federalizing the Flint debacle, federal taxpayers will have to pay up
The Libertarian Moment Is So Over That Libertarians Are Now The Single Largest Group: Gallup
Don't mistake presidential races for broad-based changes in attitudes that will ultimately shape public policy.
Donald Trump's Health Care Plan Shows His Complete Disdain for Expertise
He's not just clueless-he's willfully ignorant.
Donald Trump's Rallies Are Getting Really Creepy
GOP frontrunner demands loyalty oaths, hires goons to sniff out protesters, restricts press access.
Jury Acquits Woman Arrested for Protecting Her Dog From a Cop
Tiffanie Hupp was charged with obstructing an officer after standing between a state trooper and the dog he wanted to kill.
Donald Trump's Rise Shows That Immigrants Are Not the Big Threat to Limited Government
If Hispanic immigrants had backed a strongman, conservatives would have declared them a threat to freedom.
How Congress Helped Sink Rand Paul's Campaign
Republican control of both houses poisons the atmosphere in D.C.
Voting Third Party Isn't Just a Serious Choice, It's the Serious Choice
How bad can major party candidates get? We're finding out now, but we can do better.
Michael Bloomberg Officially Not Running for President
He fears that even if he came in first place, rogues in Congress would throw it to Trump or Cruz minus a clear Electoral College majority.
All of Donald Trump's Dirty Words Collected in One New Anti-Trump Ad
If you can't beat him, point out that he uses profanity a lot.
Ted Cruz on Illegals: "Yes, We Should Deport Them…Of Course You Would, That's What ICE Exists For"
Is this really something that libertarians can or should get behind?
