The Death of Contrarianism
The New Republic returns to its Progressive roots as a cheerleader for state power.
Politics
CAR President Now in Cameroon After Rebels Take the Capital
Francpis Bozize has been president since a 2003 coup
Sen. McCain May Have the Key Vote on Universal Background Checks
Part of the Senate's gun package
Karl Rove Says Next GOP Presidential Nominee Could Support Gay Marriage
Supreme Court is to hear arguments in gay marriage cases this week
GOP Congressman Says "Red Line" Has Been Crossed in Syria
Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) says the Assad regime has used chemical weapons
Gay Marriage and States' Rights: A Reason.com Debate
Does the legal challenge against Proposition 8 violate the principles of federalism?
John Kerry Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan
Will have talks with president Hamid Karzai
Mississippi State Legislator Dead From Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
State Representative Jessica Upshaw (R-Diamondhead) was found dead at a former lawmaker's home
John Kerry Urges Iraq to Stop Iranian Arm Shipments to Syria
Says aid to Iraq could be put at risk if more is not done
Mayor Bloomberg to Spend Millions on Ads Targeting the NRA and Pro-Gun Politicians
Says he has a responsibility to make the country safer
Cyprus Bailout Deal Approved
The IMF demanded that the deal would not need approval from the Cypriot government
Illinois' Obamacare Troubles
The cash-strapped state prepares for a "train wreck" as Obamacare goes into effect.
John Kerry Surprise Visit to Iraq to Lobby Prime Minister About Iranian Weapons Headed to Syria
Starts with cluster, ends in uck
Hugo Chavez's Legacy of Conflict and Propaganda
What the death of Chavez means for Venezuela and the U.S.
Stimulus, Obamacare, & The New Republic
May 2013 Reason Magazine Preview with Matt Welch and Kennedy
Florida House Passes Campaign Donation Reforms
Allows bigger donations directly to candidates, but also orders more rapid disclosures
Markey Asks Calif. Billionaire to Butt Out of Mass. Senate Race
His opponent targeted over Keystone XL
Convicted Bell, Calif., Officials Also Face Civil Suits
Government trying to get that money back
MA Democrats Blast Billionaire Former Hedge Fund Manager Attempt to Make Keystone Pipeline an Issue in Senate Race
The hedge fund manager and environmentalist opposes the pipeline
Chicago Suburb Complains about FOIA Load for Second Time in a Year
Politicians tend to be sunlight averse, like vampires!
Chris Christie Confirms He Opposes Gay Conversion Therapy
Bill to ban the practice working its way through the legislature
Politicians Prefer Scare Tactics to Sensible Reform
Bogus fears about budget cuts at the state level.
Obama Spends 35 Minutes in Bethlehem, Subdued Reception from Palestinians
"Gringo return to your country" one sign read
