Portland City Council Rejects Mayor's Constitutionally Dubious 'Emergency Ordinance' on Protests
Believe it or not, authorities can maintain the peace while also respecting the First Amendment.
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The Meaning of Constitutional Meaning
The People of New Hampshire have spoken! But what have they said?
Proposed U.N. Test Ban on Gene Drives Is Idiotic
The good news is that anti-technology activists are unlikely to succeed in imposing a global moratorium.
The Republican Tax Cuts Were a Political Failure. What Does That Mean for a Party That Agrees on Little Else?
The GOP needs a new theory of government.
The Postal Service Lost $3.9 Billion Last Year
Despite a $1 billion increase in revenue, unsustainable personnel costs pushed USPS' losses to such great heights.
Facebook Supported 'Sex Trafficking' Law FOSTA to Cozy Up to Republican Critics: Reason Roundup
Plus: Trump endorses sentencing reform and Bitcoin's value continues to fall.
Police Thought Dad Leaving the Mall With His Daughter Was a Kidnapper
"Society is all too ready to interpret the most innocent of gestures as a prelude to abusing a child."
Don't Count on Americans Hating Each Other Any Less Post-Midterms
Baffled by and fearful of each other, the political tribes remain consumed by loathing and dedicated to total victory.
The Backpage Scandal Isn't What You Think
How indie media entrepreneurs James Larkin and Michael Lacey became the targets of a federal witchhunt.
Police Arrest Michael Avenatti for Alleged Domestic Violence Against Ex-Wife
He reportedly said "she hit me first."
Airbnb Made D.C. Affordable for Tourists. The City Council Just Voted to Rein It In.
Hosts will be required to get a license, report their activities, and only rent properties where they reside.
Airbnb Made D.C. Affordable for Tourists. The City Council Just Voted to Rein It In.
Hosts will be required to get a license, report their activities, and only rent properties where they reside.
U. Pittsburgh Wants YAF to Pay $5,500 Security Fee to Host Ben Shapiro
"It opens the door ... to charge conservatives for more security, whereas leftist speakers are not charged extra fees."
The 'Frightening and High' Factoid About Sex Offender Recidivism Still Stalks Courts Across the Land, Completely Untethered From Actual Numbers
Justice Anthony Kennedy's bogus 2002 claim figures prominently in defenses of an Arizona bail ban.
Trump Endorses Criminal Justice Bill, Giving Momentum to Long-Delayed Reforms
"We're all better off when former inmates can reenter society as law-abiding, productive citizens."
California Wildfires Destroy Homes and Lives. Why Do Regulators Encourage Building in Fire Zones?
A toxic mix of bad insurance regulations and bad housing regulations ensure Golden State residents will continue to return to fire ravaged areas.
Georgetown 'Tree Killer' Fined $53,000 for 'Excessive Pruning' on His Own Property
The homeowner was working to preserve a historic building
Does Trump Really Think You Need ID to Buy a Box of Breakfast Cereal?
Also, are people putting on disguises so they can vote more than once?
Over 20,000 New Jersey Drunk-Driving Cases Might Be Tossed Due to Uncalibrated Breath Tests
New Jersey State Police Sgt. Marc Dennis was charged with falsifying records.
Checks and Balances
Conservative and libertarian lawyers are joining together to speak out in defense of constitutional governance, traditional legal norms, and the rule of law.
Man Pleads Guilty to Charges in Deadly Swatting Prank Call
Police, however, still shift away responsibility for killing unarmed, innocent Wichita man.
Mitch McConnell Touts Wild Spending Bills as 'Bipartisan' Accomplishments
Should the Senate majority leader really be celebrating more reckless spending?
Bob Woodward Is Right: The Press Is 'Emotionally Unhinged' About Trump
The legendary newsman calls for more reporting rather than more outrage or puffery.
Widely Reported Alarming Ocean Warming Study Is Wrong
Skeptic of catastrophic climate change projections is right about significant errors in alarming new study.
Pennsylvania Governor Waited to Release Amazon HQ2 Bid Until After Winners Were Announced
Sure, the public deserves to know what Amazon was getting offered. But it deserved to know all along, too.
Neomi Rao Is Indeed a First-Rate Pick for the D.C. Circuit
Jonathan beat me to posting about this, but I agree entirely with his post.
Trump Brags About Deregulation, but a Huge Number of His Deregulatory Actions Were Started Under Obama
Trump has slowed new regulations to a trickle, but has largely failed to cut back the regulatory state.
Libertarian Filmmaker, Podcaster Kmele Foster Wants To Change the World: Podcast
So far, the world is kind of listening. Q&A with the co-host of The Fifth Column and co-founder of Freethink Media.
Amazon Welcomes You to "National Landing": Reason Roundup
In addition to tax credits, Virginia is giving Amazon the right to rename the area around its new headquarters.
The Case Against Single-Payer Health Care
Let the health care market work without government meddling.
Restricting E-Cigarette Flavors Endangers Public Health
The FDA's decree will make vaping less appealing and less accessible to smokers interested in switching.
The FBI Says Hate Crimes Rose 17% in 2017, but That Doesn't Mean Things Are Actually Getting Worse
1,000 more agencies submitted data in 2017 vs. 2016, which could account for much of the increase.
3 Reasons 'Medicare for All' Is a Really Bad Idea
It will cost way too much, increase wait times, and slow down the development of new drugs.
Neomi Rao for the D.C. Circuit
President Trump announces a superlative pick for to replace Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Comics Legend Stan Lee Was the Godfather of Shared World Storytelling
Without him, Hollywood as we know it might not exist.
Here's What's Happened So Far in the Florida Recount
Florida's Senate race is far from over.
Union of Concerned Scientists For Nukes!
Activist group finally recognizes that it can't achieve its energy and climate goals without nuclear power.
My Review of "Property and Human Flourishing"
A link to my review of an important new book on property rights by Cornell law Professor Gregory Alexander.
Juul Announces Preemptive Restrictions on Its E-Cigarette Flavors
The company's plan to prevent underage vaping, which includes limits on constitutionally protected speech, goes beyond what the FDA is expected to require.
"Out: The United States of America; In: The State University of America"
A funny line from David Burge (iowahawkblog) about Rep.-Elect Ocasio-Cortez joining "youth activist" sit-in in Nancy Pelosi's office.
Michelle Obama Felt 'the Shadow of Affirmative Action' as Princeton Undergrad
Her experience is a good example of why affirmative action policies are a bad idea.
Amazon Snags $2 Billion in Bribes and Tax Credits From New York and Virginia
But Amazon's decision to put it's new headquarters in Arlington and Queens also shows it wasn't all about the money.
Maine's GOP Congressman Sues to Stop Ranked-Choice Voting
Bruce Poliquin is currently ahead. But a new requirement that he get a majority vote could unseat him.
