Americans Rightly Tune Out the Democratic National Convention
Compared to 2016, fewer people are watching on broadcast and cable TV because they know a dull infomercial when they see one.
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Kamala Harris' Dishonest Campaign To Destroy Backpage.com
The vice presidential candidate opportunistically painted the site's co-founders as villains when they were actually helping law enforcement to catch sex traffickers.
Kamala Night at the DNC: The Party Anoints Harris and Brags About Biden's Crime Bill
Plus: Court rules for Robert Kraft in massage parlor video case, Trump talks QAnon, and more...
Wealth Taxes Make Us Poorer
A new study finds that taxes on wealth reduce long-run GDP by 2.7 percent.
Mariska Hargitay Is Wrong About the Rape Kit Backlog
Untested rape kits are a national scandal, but more funding isn't the answer.
Democratic Convention: Dems Want to Stop Gun Violence, but They Can't Say How
When they do specify "common sense" gun reforms, the proposals would do little to stop gun violence.
Trump on QAnon Conspiracy Theorists: 'They Like Me Very Much, Which I Appreciate'
The president said he doesn't know much about the movement but he's heard its adherents "love our country."
Debra Soh: The End of Gender
A controversial new book aims to debunk "the myths about sex and identity in our society."
A Night of Aimlessness, Surrounded by Flames: Dispatch From Portland
An oddly enervated black bloc flows into Portland's neighborhoods
Cop Who Allegedly Kneed a Subdued Suspect in the Eye '20 to 30 Times' Gets Qualified Immunity
"I believe there is sufficient evidence of a clearly established Fourth Amendment violation," writes the dissenting judge.
School Reopenings Linked to Union Influence and Politics, Not Safety
New data suggest that school districts in states with stronger teachers unions are significantly less likely to reopen in person this fall.
The Democrats Should Not Be Presenting Houston's Police Chief As an Avatar of Reform
Trying to distract attention from the deadly corruption in his own department, Art Acevedo demands "action at the national level."
Democratic Party Platform Calls for End to Drug War, But Not Really
Substituting drug courts for prosecution unfortunately still often leads to incarceration.
California Blackouts: It's Not Just the Heat, It's Also the Anti-Nuclear Power Stupidity
Activists oppose a huge source of reliable, climate-friendly electricity that could have prevented the rolling blackouts in the Golden State.
The GOP Should Shun Laura Loomer
The far-right gadfly palled around with Richard Spencer and said she hoped immigrants would die.
Americans Dislike Both Biden and Trump
Hostility to political opponents sustains what's left of the legacy parties.
No, AOC Didn't Snub Joe Biden
Plus: Laura Loomer's win, another hotel accused of sex trafficking, and more...
GOP Hawks Are Turning Out for Biden
Exiled from the Republican Party, some Bush-era Republicans are now backing Joe Biden. Colin Powell endorsed him on Tuesday night.
Joe Biden Does Not Understand the Second Amendment
The Democratic presidential candidate favors the same magazine limit that a federal appeals court just declared unconstitutional.
Does This Video Show a Cop Aiding and Abetting George Floyd's Murder?
Tau Thao repeatedly dismissed bystanders' concerns as his colleagues used a fatal prone restraint.
Florida Inmates Serving Outdated Drug Sentences Released Early Following Reason Investigation
A Florida prosecutor's office reviewed the cases and agreed to resentencing for nearly two dozen inmates, calling it "a matter of fundamental fairness."
A Florida Deputy Threatens To Show 'What Fucking Freedom of Speech Is' During an Arrest
The Palm Beach County sheriff said he does not "condone" the behavior in the video.
2020 Has Been Terrible So Far, but There's Still Good News Out There
Sometimes, it's good to take a step back
Tennessee Officials Wanted To Make Monthly 'Well-Being' Inspections of Every Child in the State
The crazy plan was called off after parents sensibly complained.
Red-Pilled? Actually Most U.S. Drug Ingredients Are Made Here, Not in China
The Trump administration is spending big money to make sure America's drug supply chains aren't dependent on China. But that's not really necessary.
California Lawmakers Want a Wealth Tax to Soak the Rich for Living There. Also, for Leaving.
The proposed tax would apply to not just wealthy residents, but anyone who is wealthy who has lived in the state for the last 10 years.
Kamala Harris' Limited Vision of Religious Liberty
The presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee offers a highly circumscribed notion of the role of faith in public life.
Michelle Obama Hates Politics and Third Parties, Loves Schmaltz and Unity
Plus: The 19th Amendment turns 100, DOJ doubts about Google antitrust case, and more...
Would Other Countries Trust a U.S. Government-Controlled Silicon Valley?
We don’t trust state-controlled companies in China. Would it be different if we did more of the controlling?
Bernie Sanders Just Gave Joe Biden a Very Expensive Wish List
Is Bernie Sanders' mouth writing checks that Joe Biden's administration won't be able to cash?
No, Governor Cuomo, COVID-19 Is Not 'Just a Metaphor'
Cuomo's tortured analogy obscures his own failed leadership as the coronavirus claimed the lives of 30,000 New Yorkers.
Conventions and Conspiracy Theories
Democrats prepare to hold their first virtual convention, while Republicans are poised to elect a Q fan to Congress.
The 'Highest Single-Day of COVID-19 Deaths' That Wasn't
The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in an age of sloppy, inaccurate journalism and a heightened need for media literacy.
Donald Trump and Ben Carson Go Full NIMBY in The Wall Street Journal
The Trump administration has abandoned its own promising housing reforms in favor of toxic culture war politics.
Susan Rice Tries To Turn Possible Snowden Pardon Into Attack on GOP
All the worst people are still mad he blew the whistle on government snooping.
Citing a Dubious Study, This Congressman Wants the FDA To Ban E-Cigarettes As a COVID-19 Hazard
The study suggests that vaping raises your risk of catching the disease, but only if you stop.
Meet the Trans Activists Fighting for Sex Worker Freedom
Decriminalization bills have floundered in recent months in New York and Washington, D.C, but advocates hope that the latest push for criminal justice reform could re-energize the movement.
A Quiet Night in Portland
The J.V. squad was out looking for trouble and the battle over who counts as press continues.
The UAE–Israel Agreement Is a Step Toward Peaceful Relations
Palestinians still get overlooked, but the deal offers an opportunity to ease tensions.
Anti-Tech Warriors Are Coming for Your Food Delivery Apps
Plus: Good news on COVID-19 immunity, court nixes California ammunition ban, and more...
When Teachers Call the Cops on Parents Whose Kids Skip Their Zoom Classes
Punishing families for struggling with distance learning is doubly wrong.
A Coronavirus Bailout Won't Save (or Fix) the USPS
The postal service stands to lose $13 billion this year. But this is an ongoing trend, not a new problem created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Letting Restaurants Sell To-Go Drinks but Only With a Food Order Is a Good Idea Wrapped in a Dumb One
Where are calorie-counting scolds when you need them?
