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16-Year-Old Girl Admits Her Kidnapping Was a Hoax to Fool 'Overprotective' Mom
Stranger abductions are actually extremely rare.
The Case Against Socialism
Sen. Rand Paul's new book discusses the horrible things that befall countries that tried it.
The FBI's Systematic Dishonesty
The problems revealed by the DOJ inspector general go far beyond "errors" and "sloppiness."
The FISA Court Wants Answers About the Problems with FBI's Carter Page Warrants
Judge demands to know what the agency will do prevent future “omissions” in the applications.
Eat The Rich? House Democrats Plan To Pass Huge Tax Break for Wealthy Homeowners.
The party that's calling for huge tax increases on the wealthy is about to hand wealthier Americans a big tax break that will add to the federal budget.
A Decade of No Lessons Learned in U.S. Overseas Intervention
Despite a change in administrations, U.S. foreign policy in the 2010s stayed its wasteful, destructive course.
This Bicycle Registration Law Gives Police Yet Another Excuse To Punish Insufficiently Meek Citizens
A Montgomery County, Maryland, ordinance authorizes impoundment and misdemeanor charges for cyclists who lack the requisite sticker.
Standing-Only Metro Escalators Are Central Planners' Dream, but Riders' Nightmare
The argument for getting rid of walking on metro station escalators demonstrates the flaws of central planning logic.
'Good Moral Character' Clause for Immigrants Gives Too Much Discretion to Federal Agents
Adultery and prostitution outweigh spousal and child abuse in USCIS guidelines, but ultimately the call is made on a case-by-case basis.
When Shelters Are Full, Can Cities Herd Homeless People Into Jails?
The Ninth Circuit says no, and the Supreme Court isn't weighing in.
Texas Schools Use 'Vape-Detecting Technology' To Arrest and Imprison Teens Who Vape
Draconian anti-vaping policies are ruining students' lives.
HBO's Dazzling Watchmen Was a Show About the Limits and Dangers of Power
Damon Lindelof’s remix of Alan Moore’s seminal graphic novel took on race, policing, and political power in an alternate-present America.
Can Jack Dorsey Reinvent the Internet by Making Twitter More Like Email?
The case for a technical free speech fix
California Freelancers Suffer From Totally Predictable 'Unintended Consequences' of Gig Worker Protection Bill
Plus: Is there anything the upcoming spending bill doesn't contain? And more...
Are California's New Data Privacy Controls Even Legal?
A new paper raises constitutional questions about expansive state-level regulations that reach beyond their borders.
Stossel: The Case Against Socialism
Rand Paul takes on socialist arguments about Venezuela, Scandinavia, and fairness.
Thanks to Late-Stage Capitalism, You No Longer Need To Leave Your House
It's the end of the decade, and groceries, birth control, and weed can all be delivered straight to your door.
What Would John Bolton Say About Trump's Ukraine Policy?
If I were Trump, I would not want to find out.
If You Think Encryption Back Doors Won't Be Abused, You May Be a Member of Congress
In the middle of a scandal over FISA surveillance, leaders want still more power to snoop on your secret stuff.
Activists Denounce Madrid Climate Change Conference Outcomes as 'Totally Unacceptable' and 'Deeply Flawed'
COP25 whimpers to its inconclusive close.
Choose Your Own Impeachment Adventure: Rand Paul, Justin Amash, or Philip K. Dick?
A range of libertarian-world approaches to the impending trial of Donald Trump
Trump's 'Capitulation' on Trade Deal Leaves Republicans in Awkward Position
Will Republicans back a North American trade deal that prioritizes the interests of Democrats, labor unions, and protectionists?
Tide Pods, Nazis, and Bees: The Top 10 Moral Panics of the 2010s
We found a lot of things to worry about over the past 10 years.
North Carolina Deputy Fired After Video Shows Him Body-Slamming Middle Schooler
The deputy now faces possible criminal charges.
It's Pretty Unlikely the Cadets Were Flashing a White Power Hand Symbol at the Army-Navy Game
This latest social media freakout has prompted a formal military investigation.
Like China, India's Modi Is Engaged in a Massive Faith Cleansing of Its Muslim Minority
He is yanking their rights and building detention camps.
Police Union Chief Claims That Lax Marijuana Enforcement Killed a College Freshman
Tessa Majors may have been on way to buy illegal pot when she was stabbed to death. But if that's true, it's an argument against prohibition, not for it.
Justin Amash: Impeachment Manager? Dems Want Former Republican Rep to Help Prosecute Trump
Plus: Judiciary releases impeachment report, sanity on Title IX, Hallmark's lesbian ad kerfuffle, and more...
Was This the Decade We Hit Peak Free Speech?
Speech was more varied and vibrant than ever before—and then the backlash began.
Tulsi Gabbard: The Anti-War Candidate
She's not a libertarian, but Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is shaking up the race for the Democratic nomination.
James Comey Asked the American People To Trust the FBI. Why Should They?
In an interview with Fox News, the former FBI director admitted mistakes with the FISA process but defended his team.
It's Bill of Rights Day. Do Americans Still Care?
The greatest threat to protections for our freedom may be people's fear that people who disagree with them are exercising their rights.
Will These Palestinian Christians Be Reunited With Their Families for Christmas?
The human cost of border enforcement
Will Philadelphia Host America's First Supervised Injection Site?
There are no supervised injection facilities openly operating in the United States. That might change soon.
Why Is Vermont Treating Its Sustainable Poultry Farmers Like Garbage?
Vermont composting rules could kill off the state’s small poultry farmers.
Kevin O'Leary Puts His Money Where the Profits Are
"There was a time when the majority of people on Earth were illiterate and starving, and capitalism changed all of that."
Have Yourself a Nasty Little Christmas with Into the Dark
What if A Christmas Carol had a body count?
New Kentucky Governor Restores Voting Rights to 140,000 Nonviolent Felons
Meanwhile, outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin made some controversial pardon choices as he headed for the door.
U.S., China Agree to 'Phase One' Trade Deal, but Most Tariffs Will Remain in Effect
This deal offers minimal relief for Americans, and it doesn't seem to address the thorniest issues between the two countries.
Public Health Scholars Warn: 'Prohibitionist' E-Cigarette Policies Undermine a 'Tremendous' Harm Reduction Opportunity
The Science article is a wake-up call for people who claim to be concerned about smoking-related disease and death.
All Drug Offenders Should Be Treated Like Hunter Biden: Leniently
When the vice president's son was caught using illegal drugs, he escaped legal problems. We should all be so lucky.
Remy: Full House (San Francisco Real Estate Edition)
Remy's plan for more housing meets NIMBY resistance.
