Rand Paul "Different Kind of Republican" When it Comes to Sharing Data with GOP
Also: Paul's SuperPAC lags, and quotes Khamenei out of context to Kerry to make Iran nuke deal sound worse.
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'People who are opposing GMOs…are leading to preventable deaths'
John Stossel asks: Is the left's scientific ignorance more damaging than the right's?
Lindsey Graham Slams Presidential Debate Qualifications, Polling Cut-off
Say it's silly to base who attends a debate this early based on national polling
Ted Cruz Calls Mitch McConnell a Bald-Faced Liar, Thunders Against Ex-Im Bank
The best speech you'll see the Texas senator make
Admit it, Dems: Hillary Could Strangle a Puppy on Live TV, and You'd Still Back Her (UPDATED: It's worse than you think)
Democrats don't give a "fart" about legally required government email transparency, as even Democrats now admit.
The LGBT Equality Bill Won't Pass, but It Shows What's After the Marriage Fight
Calls for a drastic increase in what counts as a public accommodation under federal law.
Three Dead, Seven Injured in Louisiana Theater Shooting
The attack came on the same day a jury provisionally approved the death penalty for another theater shooter.
House Passes Bill to Deny/Revoke Passports for Americans Deemed to Have 'Helped' Terrorist Organizations [UPDATED w/ even more outrage!]
No appeals, no definition of 'helped,' no due process
Jeb Bush Wants to "Phase Out" Medicare. It's Not As Exciting As It Sounds.
Medicare as we know it is unsustainable if we leave it alone.
Ted Cruz Attacks SCOTUS for 'Judicial Activism,' Gets the Facts Wrong About Major SCOTUS Case
Was Lochner v. New York a "lawless" decision?
Why Was the Border Patrol Union Going to Participate in Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico Border Tour?
Should armed agents of the state be able to organize and use their power to influence politics?
'A lousy Republican, a lousy conservative, and a vulgar human being'
Some televised commentary about various 2016 candidates, including a shout-out to "Team Woodchipper"
Scott Walker Tries (and Fails) to Clarify His Position on Marijuana Legalization
Federalism and the urge to bash Obama pull him in opposite directions.
Rand Paul's Anti-Sanctuary City Bill Values Arbitrary Government Rules Over Liberty
Wanting tougher immigration law to prevent possible crimes is like wanting tougher gun laws to prevent possible crimes.
Martin O'Malley: Unknown but Not Implausible
He may not be polling well, but the Democratic candidate made a good impression in Iowa.
No, American Taxpayers Shouldn't 'Compensate' Israel for the Iran Deal
The Obama administration, of course, is amenable.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to State Economy: 'Drop Dead'
Urges $15 minimum wage on chain restaurants & says, "This is just the beginning. We will not stop until we reach true economic justice."
Enter the Reason Media Awards and Win $10,000!
Annual competition rewards writers and filmmakers for libertarian-themed work.
Watch Matt Welch on Fox Business Network's After the Bell at 4:30 p.m. ET
On Trump, Campaign 2016, and candidates trying to act cool
Look Who's Defending Donald Trump
The enemy of the media is many conservatives' friend. Particularly those in the media.
Federal Court Allows State Government to Practice 'Naked Economic Protectionism'
Occupational licensing scheme upheld in Sensational Smiles, LLC v. Mullen.
Republicans Have Waded Into the Fever Swamps
There's never been a greater need to keep America safe from current and aspiring Americans.
Encryption Protects Free Speech: Lavabit's Ladar Levison on Online Freedom, Net Neutrality, and Cryptography
"If we are going to continue to preserve our right to free speech in the electronic age, then we need to use tools like encryption."
Libertarians, Conservatives, and 'Mischaracterizing' the 14th Amendment
Does the Privileges or Immunities Clause protect unenumerated rights?
The Politicians' War on Uber
When politicians threaten to destroy innovative companies, they're threatening us all.
Stephen A. Smith: Every Black Person Should Vote for the Republican Nominee for President in 2016
Perhaps some Republican candidates may even be more capable of demonstrating black lives matter than Democrats
College Students Adopt ISIS School of Art Criticism
The attempt to airbrush historical stuff from the present is the height of authoritarianism.
Trump Gives Out Lindsey Graham's Cellphone Number During S.C. Speech
Was called a jackass, acted like one in response
If Chris Christie's Running for President But Nobody Notices, Is It Still a Campaign?
A candidate falls in the polls
"The End of Doom": Ron Bailey on Why The Future Looks Pretty Damn Great
Advances in technology will address climate change before calamity strikes.
I'm Betting Most Regular Reason Readers Will Go With "Woodchipper"
New Rand Paul video gives viewers three choices of how "to kill the tax code": burn it, chainsaw it, or feed to a woodchipper.
I've seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion, but nothing prepared me for this Hillary Vine.
As Blade Runner foretold, replicants may walk among us but we don't yet have the tech to detect them.
The Unbearable Smugness of John Kasich
The Ohio governor's campaign wants you to believe he's a rebel and iconoclast. But really he's just a jerk.
Obama Administration Thinks People on Social Security Who Have Others Handling Their Finances Shouldn't Have Guns
And a federal court continues to violate handgun sellers' First Amendment rights in California
Privatizing Marriage Is a Terrible Idea
It won't end the culture war but will lead to even more government interference in families
Watch Matt Welch Talk Trump, Charlie Hebdo and More on Tonight's Kennedy!
Fox Business Network, 8 p.m. ET, be there!
What GOP Debate Moderators Should Ask Jeb Bush and Gov. Scott Walker
For starters, why spend more federal money on space exploration? And why subsidize the Milwaukee Bucks?
Peter Schiff on the Fed, Rand Paul, and the Next Financial Crisis
"What the voters want is snake oil. They want something that makes them feels good"
Scott Walker Ready to Start a War on 'Day One' of His Presidency; Jeb Bush the Voice of 'Maturity'
The race to the militant right on Iran
Government Watchdog: Billions in Funding for Obamacare's Exchanges Not Tracked Well, Many Functions Remain Incomplete
Draft GAO report details troubles with financial oversight even as questions loom about the legality of health exchange spending.
