The Things We Need to Know
The national security state steps out of bounds.
Politics
Democrats' Education Platform: Pro-Government, Anti–School Choice
Language that was mildly positive toward reform efforts was beaten back by public school activists.
Is the T in Donald Trump's New Campaign Logo Schlonging the P in Pence?
The GOP candidate's new graphic looks an awful lot like a penis.
So Much for the Delusion That Donald Trump Could Be Some Kind of Non-Interventionist
Chooses Mike Pence as VP
It's Official! Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Will Be Donald Trump's Running Mate
Trump's VP pick is a generic Republican. That's the point.
The Left's Insidious War on the Free Speech Rights of Climate Dissenters
The main casualty of global warming is the Democratic Party's sanity.
Democrats Strengthen Platform Language Supporting Marijuana Reform
They want "a reasoned pathway for future legalization," while Republicans can't even support limited medical use.
Republican Presidential Nomination
Fear, Feminism, and Freeing the Delegates: Inside a Last-Ditch #NeverTrump Fundraiser
Assembled over classical music and quinoa cups, a group of conservative allies aims to change the course of the presidential election. Or do they?
The Double Standard on Low-Wage Work
Democrats love unpaid interns. Republicans more likely to pay them.
Disgruntled Bernie Sanders Supporters Planning "Fart-In" at Democratic National Convention
The spirit of Saul Alinsky may be heard (and smelled) in Philadelphia.
Meet Mike Pence, Possible Donald Trump Vice President
The Indiana guv is a social conservative, surveillance-state booster, drug warrior...and budget hawk. So where does that leave libertarians? Still #NeverTrump.
Having Helped Shape the Dems Platform, Sanders Throws Support Behind Clinton
Got his minimum wage plank and Clinton's support for free college.
Gary Johnson's Pitch to Bernie Sanders Voters
What comes "After the Bern?" A candidate with a high ACLU rating and aversion to starting foreign wars
But How Would You *Know* if LP Prez Nominee Gary Johnson Used Pot?
The short and honest answer: Only if he told you. Not all pot users are stoned out of their gourds all the time.
Bursting the Pentagon Spending Bubble
To make America safer, we need to get military costs under control.
Transgender Bathroom Panic Will Help Shape Republican Party Platform
Anti-porn positions remain while free trade support takes a hit.
We Need a Different, Better Conversation on Race and Public Policy
Blacks and whites are talking past each other instead of connecting. Sadly, there's no reason to think anything will change soon.
Civil Rights, Shivil Rights: Dems Wanna Shut Down Free Speech Rights of Climate Dissenters
They've made it an official plank of the party platform
Trump, Clinton, Stein, and Johnson on Drugs
All four presidential candidates say states should be free to legalize marijuana, but they differ on whether that's a good idea.
Gary Johnson: I'll Cut Your Taxes and Save Social Security
LP candidate defends safety net spending but calls for smaller government.
Did the Libertarian Radicals Lose Their Inter-Party Fight? Not So Fast, Says One
Caryn Ann Harlos points out that the L.P.'s Radical Caucus won a bunch of important platform fights, and has plenty of momentum
"Hillary Clinton Will Win, But She Doesn't Deserve To"
The former secretary of state may well be the second coming of George H.W. Bush: A time-server with no grasp of the future.
In Donald Trump's America, Freedom From Due-Process Constraints
The GOP candidate expressed envy that Saddam Hussein could "kill terrorists" without due process.
Disaster Déjà Vu in Venezuela
Planning a recovery is tough in a country where an awful lot of guys with guns aren't ready to admit that socialism has failed again.
Trump on Dallas Shootout and Police Shootings: Breakdown in Law and Order, 'Senseless, Tragic Deaths'
Clinton to address criminal justice reform tonight
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Drug Policy
All four say states should be free to legalize pot, but only two say that's a smart policy.
Trump Meets with Congressional Republicans, Hilarity Ensues
Big fan of Article XII of the Constitution, threatens to start publicly attacking Republican Sen. Jeff Flake.
American Pessimism: Only 6 Percent Think the World Is Getting Better
Over the past century, the prospects and circumstances of most of humanity have spectacularly improved
After the Election, Things Will Get Worse
Clinton vs. Trump the ultimate political race to the bottom.
On Frida Kahlo's Birthday, Check Out Her "Self-Portrait with Stalin"
This is a reminder that creative geniuses are often unbelievably stupid and useless when it comes to politics and morality.
Libertarians on Clinton Email: The Party Condemns, the Candidate Declines
Prior to FBI Director Comey's statements, Gary Johnson did not want to be a "stone thrower" when it comes to Clinton and her email issues. Some Libertarians are peeved at a missed opportunity.
California Senate Choices Got You Down? Check Out These Ballot Initiatives Instead.
Voters will have 16 other issues to consider Election Day.
Senator Mike Lee: Give More Power to Congress (and Take it Away from Federal Agencies)
The constitutional conservative has an ambitious plan to rebalance the separation of powers
Is There a "Conservative Case For Letting Clinton Skate"?
No, but there's a strong pragmatic and libertarian case for honest transparency in government action and conduct.
Hillary Clinton's Extreme Carelessness Sure Seems Like a Federal Felony
Why did the FBI recommend against prosecuting her for gross negligence in handling classified material?
Gary Johnson/William Weld: Can They Win Over Disaffected Republicans, Even in Weld's Home State?
Some, no doubt, but voter misgivings with non-major party choices can be hard to vault.
U.S. Transgender Population Estimate Has Doubled Since 2011
Estimates are highest for D.C. and Hawaii.
Four Years Ago This Month, Gary Johnson Was Begging Pathetically for Attention
July 2016: 8% across dozens of national polls, TV all the time. July 2012: 4% in a couple polls, organizing protests outside CNN.
FBI Director Recommends Against Prosecuting Hillary Clinton Over Email Actions
Slams her and staff for gross negligence and carelessness.
