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On Trade, Sanders is More Dangerous and Trump More Illiterate
The duo represents America's worst protectionist spasm since Hoover.
This Media Coverage Chart Shows Why Hillary Clinton Should Be Thankful for the Citizens United Decision
If Trump gets the nomination, she's going to need the independent spending.
Is it the Ides of March for #NeverTrump?
Listen to Election Day commentary from Kyle Smith, Liz Mair, Patrick Ruffini and Matt Welch on Sirius XM Channel 121 at Noon ET
Super Delegates…to the Rescue (of Hillary Clinton)!
With great power comes great...electability (tough luck, Bernie Sanders).
Donald Trump Supporters Are Less Authoritarian Than Ted Cruz Voters
And less anti-elitist than Bernie Sanders' followers.
Serial Resignations at Breitbart News After the Michelle Fields Manhandling Incident
Fields, Ben Shapiro, and at least four others leave the conservative rabble-rousing site
Clinton and Trump: Triumph of the Baby Boomers?
Obama was born in 1961. But instead of moving toward a relative youngster, voters are going for candidates born in the 1940s.
New Poll: Left-Wing Protesters Drive People into Arms of Donald Trump
Trump canceling Chicago event made Republicans more likely to vote for him.
When You Picture President Trump, Think of Biff Tannen Crossed with Richard Nixon
A man who winks at a little lawless violence on his behalf isn't going to have many objections to lawless government.
China Points to Donald Trump as an Example of Democracy
But he'd be a better fit for an autocracy
Was the 'Libertarian Moment' Wishful Thinking? Cato Debates This Wednesday
Come see Matt Welch, David Boaz, Conor Friedersdorf, and Ramesh Ponnuru March 16 at 6 p.m. ET
Where Should Pro-Speech Sympathies Lie When Protesters Shut Down Trump?
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The Chicago Trump Rally and 'Safe Spaces' for Democracy
Within the left's own framework of speech and language and violence, protesters have been invading Trumpkins' safe spaces for months.
Leading California Anti-Pot Activist Says Marijuana Causes 'Almost All' Mass Murders
Roger Morgan, who is spearheading the campaign against legalization, says cannabis really is a "killer weed."
The Main Casualty of Canceled Trump Rally Is The *Idea* of Free Speech
The GOP frontrunner needs to change his tune and so do "#shutitdown" protesters.
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.
Donald Trump's Rivals Completely Let Him Off the Hook on Violence Surrounding His Campaign
GOP frontrunner says violence at his rallies is because of anger over trade deals, female reporter "made up" story about being manhandled by campaign manager.
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
The Democrats' Deceptive Narrative on Immigration
Shameless reversals at last night's debate.
(UPDATED) Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Protester, Police Respond by Handcuffing Protester
Multiple videos depict violent incident at last night's Trump rally.
Listen to Matt Welch Talk Dem & GOP Debates All Day on SiriusXM Insight
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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.
