No Divorce From China
Plus: Homeless encampments in California, taxing university endowments, and more...
Politics
Congratulations to the Finalists of the Harlan Institute OT 2024 Virtual Supreme Court Competition
High School Students from Oregon and Texas argued before a panel of three federal judges and visited the United States Supreme Court.
New Jersey Town Says Small Setbacks, Stray Cats Allow It To Seize Private Property
Two business owners say the city of Perth Amboy is using exceedingly flimsy blight allegations to take, and potentially demolish, their property.
Newark Mayor Arrested for ICE 'Trespassing'
Plus: Air traffic controller issues, tariff deal between U.S. and China, "murder insurance," and more...
How Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Perverse Pardons Undermined the Rule of Law
Biden's pardons for friends and Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 participants set terrible precedents.
"This Case Has Ended Up in a Rather Confusing Procedural Neverland," "in a Peter Pan-esque State of Immaturity,"
"preventing any court from adjudicating on the merits." (Lawyers' true superpower: The power to turn every question into a question about procedure.)
Do These Libertarians Regret Voting for Donald Trump?
Three libertarians—Dave Smith, J.D. Tuccille, and Liz Wolfe—revisit their reluctant votes for Trump, weighing the promises, chaos, and consequences of his second term so far.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Non-citizen soldiers, habeas runarounds, and all federal law.
Bernie Sanders: American Success Story
Plus: Habemus papam, deporting grannies, and more...
Claim Can Go Forward Against American Publisher That Allegedly Knew Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder
The claim is under the Alien Tort Statute, which allows lawsuits in U.S. courts for aiding and abetting terrorism (among other things).
India vs. Pakistan (and China)
Plus: Conclave time, land acknowledgements, deporting to Libya, and more...
Intelligence Agencies Undermining Trump's Claims
Plus: Deporting the worst of the worst, Bessent tries to promote the Trump economic agenda, and more...
TROLP Has Published My 2024 Jurist of the Year Address
I offer five tips on how you can get a TROLP bobblehead.
New Oklahoma Curriculum Requires Students To Learn 2020 Election Fraud Conspiracies
The new standards are "the most unapologetically conservative, pro-America social studies standards in the nation," according to State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
Should Sharing Information About Israeli Businesses Get You 20 Years in Prison?
The IGO Anti-Boycott Act would dramatically expand U.S. anti-boycott laws. The House quietly postponed a vote after running into unexpected Republican opposition.
Trump's War on Foreign Films
Plus: Alcatraz reopening, Bukele corruption scandal, assisted suicide, and more...
FBI Warns of Swatting Amid a Wave of Politically Motivated Attacks
As partisan violence rises, emergency services are weaponized against mostly conservative targets.
Shedeur Sanders Fan Sues NFL for Emotional Distress Over Sanders' Late Draft Pick
Can you sue over that? Why, yes you can! ... But can you win? Not so much.
Should Libertarians Prioritize Their Own Communities?
Eric Brakey and Andrew Heaton debate whether libertarians should prioritize building local liberty-focused societies like the Free State Project or focus on reforming the federal government.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Group chats, monopolies, and corporate espionage.
Alien Enemies No More
Plus: Depriving the children of toys, a curbside rat feast, China wants to talk, and more...
Trump's 'America First Antitrust' Policy Will Put America Last
The Justice Department is pursuing an antitrust policy inspired by Oren Cass and members of the New Right.
Fewer Than 3 Friends
Plus: Growth forecasts slashed, Pravda time, fentanyl seizures, and more...
The Abundant Life of Manny Klausner
The Reason Foundation co-founder took seriously the idea that libertarians should win—not just in the courts but also in the broader culture.
You Will Work in the Factory and You Will Like It
Plus: Amazon vs. Trump, RFK Jr. gets in trouble, and more...
