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Politics

Boehner, McConnell Vow Renewed Effort to Repeal Obamacare

This is the song that never ends...

Reason Staff | 11.6.2014 9:55 AM

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Manufactured Culture Wars

The two major political parties are more alike than they are different when it comes to abortion and free speech.

Andrew Napolitano | 11.6.2014 7:00 AM

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Tonight on The Independents: The Day After, With Michael Barone, David Boaz, Bill Burton, and More

Matt Welch | 11.5.2014 7:53 PM

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18-Year-Old West Virginian is Country's Youngest Legislator

We have some ideas for your agenda...

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 4:45 PM

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Obama Wants to Have Some Kentucky Bourbon With Mitch McConnell

Peter Suderman | 11.5.2014 4:32 PM

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Polling Fail: Democrats, Even More Than Libertarians, Underperformed in 2014 Midterms

An unexpectedly strong showing for the GOP shows pollsters still have work to do.

Stephanie Slade | 11.5.2014 4:31 PM

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Tiny Teetotaling Tyrannies Topple. Or Not.

Jacob Sullum | 11.5.2014 4:11 PM

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Should Obama Push Executive Action on Immigration After His Shellacking?

Yes, if he doesn't want 2016 to be an even bigger debacle

Shikha Dalmia | 11.5.2014 4:10 PM

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Shikha Dalmia on Whether Obama Should Pursue Executive Action On Immigration

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 4:10 PM

Election 2014

The GOP's Massive Win Doesn't Solve Its Identity Crisis at All

Scott Shackford | 11.5.2014 4:00 PM

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Obama Concedes GOP Victory, Calls for Cooperation

Define "cooperation."

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 3:28 PM

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Democrats Couldn't Count on Women for Victories in Midterm 2014 Elections. Will They Learn?

Did Democrats woo women at the expense of young and independent voters?

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.5.2014 3:25 PM

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GOP Won't Battle With the Prez, Says McConnell

That's disappointing

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 3:00 PM

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California Voters Make Possession of Most Drugs a Misdemeanor Offense

Lauren Krisai | 11.5.2014 2:20 PM

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Ascendant GOP Faces Challenge of Defining Itself

And so does the donkey party

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 1:37 PM

Politics

The 2014 Midterm Was an Anti-Obama Election. That's Bad News for Hillary Clinton.

Peter Suderman | 11.5.2014 1:04 PM

Policy

Reactions to Marijuana Votes: 'Prohibition Is on Its Way Out'

Jacob Sullum | 11.5.2014 12:54 PM

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More Libertarian Party Midterm News

Brian Doherty | 11.5.2014 12:53 PM

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Republican House Wins Could Be Biggest Since 1920s

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:52 PM

Pension Crisis

Mixed Results for Pension Reform Supporters in Midterms

Scott Shackford | 11.5.2014 12:45 PM

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Polls Overestimated Democratic Support

Very interesting

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:36 PM

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Obama and Putin Likely to Have Informal Talks as Russia Advances on Ukraine

Zenon Evans | 11.5.2014 12:10 PM

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Midterm Election Results Are In. Who Cares?

Neither Republicans nor Democrats consistently protect something far more important than either party: individual liberty.

John Stossel | 11.5.2014 12:00 PM

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Democrats Turn on the Real Enemy: Each Other

J.D. Tuccille | 11.5.2014 11:37 AM

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Republican Governors Fought Labor Unions and Lived to Tell the Tale

Robby Soave | 11.5.2014 11:36 AM

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Mia Love Becomes First Black Republican Congresswoman

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 11:08 AM

Election 2014

San Diego Very Close to Electing First Openly Gay (and Libertarian) Republican Congressman

Scott Shackford | 11.5.2014 10:30 AM

Election 2014

Obama and Dems Rebuked by Electorate on Climate and Energy Policy

Ronald Bailey | 11.5.2014 10:16 AM

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Sandra Fluke Loses State Senate Bid

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 10:13 AM

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Vermont Legislature Could Pick Next Governor

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 10:09 AM

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Huge Win for Gun Rights in Alabama Election

Damon Root | 11.5.2014 9:32 AM

Biotechnology

Anti-GMO Initiatives in Oregon and Colorado: Science Wins in Centennial State - Outcome Uncertain Science Wins in Beaver State Too!

Ronald Bailey | 11.5.2014 9:31 AM

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Life About to Be Quite Difficult for Obama

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 8:56 AM

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Free Staters Win 'At Least' 15 Seats in NH State House; Libertarian Leaners Win Many More

J.D. Tuccille | 11.5.2014 8:53 AM

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The Senate Polls Were Wrong. They Favored Democrats By a Significant Margin.

Peter Suderman | 11.5.2014 7:31 AM

Policy

Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization in Two States and D.C.

Jacob Sullum | 11.5.2014 3:38 AM

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Liberal Hack Alert: Maddow Calls Rand Paul Clueless on Drones, the Fed, and Prison Reform (!)

Robby Soave | 11.5.2014 3:15 AM

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Alaska Becomes Fourth State to Legalize Marijuana

Jacob Sullum | 11.5.2014 2:55 AM

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Libertarian Party in Midterms: Not Surprisingly Great, Not Surprisingly Bad

Brian Doherty | 11.5.2014 2:33 AM

Marijuana

Marijuana Legalization, Minimum Wage Increase Both Winning in Alaska

With about a quarter of the vote counted

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 1:53 AM

Politics

With a Big GOP Wave, Americans Voted for More Gridlock—And They Knew What They Wanted

J.D. Tuccille | 11.5.2014 1:24 AM

Connecticut

Gov. Malloy (D-Ct.) Declares Victory, Republican Challenger Admits He Probably Lost

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 1:14 AM

Politics

Exit Polls for Haugh, Sarvis: Who Did Those Libertarians "Spoil" Their Senate Races For?

Brian Doherty | 11.5.2014 12:56 AM

Election 2014

Boehner: Senate Majority Means Time to Start 'Implementing Solutions'

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:45 AM

Vermont

Vermont Legislature to Choose Next Governor After Neither Candidate Clears 50 Percent; Libertarian Taking 4.36 Percent

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:40 AM

Oregon

Democrat John Kitzhaber Wins Fourth Term as Oregon Governor

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:37 AM

Election 2014

Official: Republicans Have Senate Majority

Reason Staff | 11.5.2014 12:35 AM