The Republican Radical Who Helped Launch the Gay Rights Movement
Dorr Legg saw the government as homosexuals' enemy.
Politics
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Arresting the wrong Jose Vasquez. Arresting the wrong Bethany Farber. Arresting the wrong Juan Martinez.
Venezuela's Repression Is Modeled on Horror Movies
The Maduro regime is broadcasting disturbing videos of its crackdown on dissent, featuring clips from Saw and music from A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Mike Pence's Sensible (and Probably Doomed) Plan To Fix the National Debt
Lawmakers must be willing to reform so-called "mandatory spending," Pence's nonprofit argues in a new document.
Maduro's Tightening Grip
Plus: NYC's crazy rent control, goths under attack in El Paso, and more...
Nate Silver: How Likely Is a Kamala Harris Presidency?
Statistician Nate Silver will join Just Asking Questions at 12:30 p.m. ET this Thursday to talk about the state of the Democratic Party.
Tim Walz Loves Maps Because He Loves Central Planning
The self-described "GIS nerd" has boundless faith in the ability of maps to guide top-down government interventions.
Biden's Exit Exposed the Chaotic Maze of Campaign Finance Law
A $92 million war chest and unclear regulations highlight the need for reform to protect political speech.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Used COVID Relief Money on Things That Had Nothing To Do With COVID
Minnesota used federal taxpayer dollars to cover state workers' parking costs, fund the Minnesota Zoo, and teach minority-owned businesses how to apply for government contracts.
Iran Speaks of Israel's 'Annihilation'
Plus: Tim Walz's bad free speech comments, Planned Parenthood being sued, the metamorphosis of dining, and more...
The U.S. Can't Afford To Cut Taxes on Social Security Benefits
The campaign promise from Donald Trump sounds nice, but it would be disastrous when considering the program is already racing toward insolvency.
Kamala Harris Is Running on 'Freedom.' Does She Mean More Than Just Abortion?
Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate, told Republicans to "mind your own damn business" about abortion policy. Perhaps they should apply that concept further.
Walz, Like Harris, Supports Marijuana Legalization—but He Beat Her to the Punch
The Democratic vice presidential nominee has a long record of supporting cannabis reform.
Chase Oliver: Q&A With the Controversial Libertarian Party Candidate
The 2024 Libertarian Party presidential candidate speaks out about the Israel-Hamas war, the authoritarian impulses of both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and homophobia within his own party.
Tim Walz Is Not Your Dad
Plus: J.D. Vance's couch saga continues, Biden's war on plastic forks, and more...
The Best of Reason Magazine: Your Vote Doesn't Count
Why (almost) everyone should stay home on Election Day
Tim Walz Is Against Unaccountable Wars—but He Voted To Fund Them Anyways
While the former congressman cares a lot about war powers, he has often flip-flopped on actually enforcing Congress’ red lines.
Venezuela Shows What an Actual Stolen Election Looks Like
Whether it’s Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rhetoric or Hillary Clinton’s claim that Trump was not a “legitimate president,” unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud are unseemly.
The Real Economic Catastrophe Will Be Caused by the U.S. Debt
Should we blame Biden and the politicians applauding him for their unwillingness to address our looming fiscal disaster?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Darling of the Progressive Left, Is Harris' Running Mate
Walz's track record as governor includes pushing for higher taxes, legalizing marijuana, and asking neighbors to spy on one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Recession for Kamala?
Plus: Violence in the U.K., dead bears in Central Park, parenting influencer absolutely roasted, and more...
Weighing Kamala Harris' Veep Options
A very special Reason Roundtable crossover episode with two guests from The Dispatch!
Markets in Panic
Plus: Emhoff scandal, Iran and Hezbollah possibly striking Israel, Nirvana facts, and more...
Maduro Is Bad for Venezuela and Bad for the U.S.
His rule threatens U.S. interests by stifling market opportunities, fueling illegal immigration, and elevating regional security risks.
Josh Shapiro Is Kamala Harris' Best Bet for Veep
The Pennsylvania governor's support for school choice and occupational licensing reform is encouraging.
Nobody Owes Trump Their Vote. Not Even Kyle Rittenhouse.
After announcing he would vote for Ron Paul, an onslaught of criticism ensued. Those critiques missed the mark, even though the gun rights advocate ultimately caved.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Heated depositions, wellness checks, and strip searches.
The IDF's Big Week
Plus: Lula's role in Venezuela, Evan Gershkovich freed, I interview Vivek Ramaswamy, and more...
J.D. Vance Has Changed a Lot Since the Days of Hillbilly Elegy
Untangling the roots of Vance's odd political evolution.
The Wave of Political Violence Has No End in Sight
Politics have become too high stakes for Americans to back away from the brink.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Is There a Libertarian-Nationalist Alliance?
The former presidential candidate discusses the ideological tensions within the America First movement.
Trump and Harris Are Just Making It Up as They Go
Both are embracing a total policy nihilism and turning the election into a cynical pander-off.
From Usha Vance to Ballerina Farm: Denying Conservative Women's Individuality
Just because women are conservative doesn't mean they're oppressed.
Dueling Meltdowns
Plus: Possible Fed rate cutting, a study in AI semiotics, and more...
