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More Americans Want Bigger Government—If It's Free
A more active government wins growing approval, but only so long as it doesn’t raise taxes, require tradeoffs, or interfere with private enterprise.
Regulation and 'the Right Ordering of Economic Life'
What libertarians can learn from Catholic social doctrine
California Regulators Shut Down a Distillery for Serving Alcohol
Confusing regulations put well-run businesses at the mercy of bureaucratic brutes.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Anti-Facebook Rant at the ADL Summit Was Pure Moral Panic
The comedian thinks misleading information on social media is ruining society. That's a bit rich, coming from him.
The Evidence That Trump Abused His Powers Is Clear and Convincing
The allegations against Trump are more serious than the offenses that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment because they relate directly to his duties as president.
Despite Stiff NIMBY Opposition, San Francisco Business Owner Will Be Allowed to Convert Arcade Repair Business Into Normal Arcade
The struggles Joey Mucha had to go through to secure a simple change of use permit highlight the problems inherent in San Francisco's planning process.
Ignore the Critics and Enjoy a Sour Bite of Apple's Vicious The Morning Show
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon kill it as troubled television journalists in a changing media environment.
Trump: 'If It Weren't for Me, Thousands of People Would Have Been Killed in Hong Kong'
The president takes credit for the fact that Beijing hasn't sent tanks into Hong Kong.
California's Restrictive Gun Laws Still Can't Prevent Shootings
Instead of reducing the dangers posed by criminals, California's gun restrictions have increased the threat posed to decent people by the law itself.
Woman Charged With Texting Boyfriend to Death Actually Pleaded With Him Not To Kill Himself
She also frantically tried to find him, and she alerted his family once she knew where he was.
Judge Napolitano: Enough Evidence 'To Justify About Three or Four Articles of Impeachment'
“The evidence of his impeachable behavior at this point, in my view, is overwhelming," says the Fox News analyst.
West Virginia Inmates Will Be Charged by the Minute to Read E-Books on Tablets
The tablets aren't supposed to replace regular books, but similar policies have led to restrictions on book donations and price-gouging in other states.
Do We Need a World Data Organization?
Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang thinks so.
Pentagon's Second Audit Identifies 1,300 New Problems
Despite the failure, Pentagon officials are spinning the audit as a step in the right direction.
The First Presidential Debates Featured Wax Dummies and Phonograph Records
Friday A/V Club: Long before Kennedy and Nixon, there were Bryan and Taft.
Authoritarianism Is Winning on Every Front in India
Instead of its economy becoming more liberal, its polity is growing more illiberal.
As Impeachment Moves Forward, Trump's Story Changes
Plus: more vaping panic, good news about robots, moving forward with marijuana decriminalization, and more...
Free People Don't Ask the Government for Permission
"Liberty," Thomas Jefferson wrote, "is unobstructed action according to our will; but rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will, within the limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others."
What's the Matter With Idaho?
Of the 50 states, three territories, and 10 provinces that make up the United States and Canada, all but one have legalized some form of either medical or recreational cannabis.
Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Some quality time with Tom Hanks’s Mister Rogers.
Golden Rice
Golden Rice has potential to help millions of people in developing countries, but government regulators, the UN, and anti-GMO activists have gotten in the way.
Mindhunter
The Netflix original series chronicles the origins and development of the FBI's profiling unit and its quest to identify serial murderers.
New Jersey Takes a Swipe at the Gig Economy With New Independent Contractor Bill
Critics warn the state is threatening the flexible work arrangements preferred by many workers.
Trump and Warren Love Protectionism, But It Hurts Workers While Boosting CEO Pay
A new study shows that tariffs and other anti-trade policies actually benefit executives far more than the average worker.
America's Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Is Alive and Well
Rural communities continue to resist their legislatures’ attempts to enact gun control by declaring themselves “Second Amendment sanctuaries.”
The First Amendment and Government Property: Free Speech Rules (Episode 8)
Episode 8 of Free Speech Rules by UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh
A Utah Woman Faces the Sex Offender Registry for Going Topless in Front of Her Stepkids
Tilli Buchanan and her husband removed their shirts after installing insulation in their garage. Only one of them is facing charges.
3-Year-Old Dies in Freak Escalator Accident, Police Charge Mom With Child Abuse
If she is found guilty, she could face a maximum of 150 days in jail.
With This Forfeiture Trick, Innocent Owners Lose Even When They Win
The Institute for Justice asks the Supreme Court to block sneaky tactics that prevent victims of property grabs from recovering their legal costs.
14-Year-Old Faces Felony Hate Crime Charges for Posting 'Slave for Sale' Craigslist Ad
"Anyone, regardless of age, accused of such disgraceful actions will be charged accordingly."
Judge Puts Plans to Restart Federal Executions on Hold
The first death was scheduled for December.
House Republicans Are Spreading 'Fictional Narrative' on Ukrainian Election Interference, Says Former Top White House Adviser
Russia is seeking to "delegitimize our entire presidency," Fiona Hill testified.
The Anybody-but-Warren Primary
Last night's debate started with attacks on Trump, but turned into a referendum on Elizabeth Warren.
The Kamala Harris 'Case' Against Tulsi Gabbard Doesn't Make Democrats Look Good
Plus: Laura Loomer loses again, no refugees resettled last month, and more...
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Lacks Needed Reform
Corporate welfare wins again.
How Bernie Bros and Trumpistas See Their Guys Is Really Weird to the Rest of Us
The editors of the left-wing magazine Jacobin and MAGA-loving artist Jon McNaughton don't let reality intrude on their hero worship.
Doorbell Surveillance Networks Have Arrived. Should We Be Scared?
Cops can now request access to videos recorded by Ring, bypassing that pesky step of obtaining a search warrant first.
Cory Booker Just Crushed Joe Biden Over His Tepid Support for Marijuana Legalization
To his credit, Biden responded by calling for the decriminalization of marijuana and for releasing marijuana prisoners.
Democratic Candidates Acknowledge Poor Housing Supply, but Not How Government Causes It
More federal spending won’t make housing more accessible as long as regulations and zoning drive up prices.
Elizabeth Warren Seems To Fondly Recall Era of Not Knowing Whether Your Brothers Died in War
The senator from Massachusetts thinks more Americans should join the military. Why?
Joe Biden: 'I Don't Think It's a Good Idea That We Model Ourselves After Trump and Say Lock Him Up'
Biden says he wouldn't direct the Justice Department to investigate Trump.
Booker Says Warren's Wealth Tax Would Destroy Economic Growth
"It's been tried by other nations," the New Jersey senator said.
