Portland Man Protests Extremist Dicks With Dildo March
Martin Connolly's "Stop Sending Dildos to Portland" protest will have marchers waving sex toys on city streets, and maybe stopping by a brew pub.
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Columbus Cops Want Credit for Not Killing 2 Black Boys Who Had a BB Gun
Officer Peter Casuccio lectured the kids for endangering their lives by doing something that was perfectly legal.
The Good, the Bad, and the Loophole of New York City's New Police Search Law
The Right to Know Act has good intentions, but supporters and opponents fear it will not work as intended.
Call of Duty Is the Best Sporting Event in the World
A sports-averse quasi-pacifist finds his happy place: an esports sensation dedicated to simulating shooting people in the face.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Why Civility Can't Return To Politics
When everything is politicized, everything becomes a death match. That ain't good.
Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Why Civility Can't Return To Politics
When everything is politicized, everything becomes a death match. That ain't good.
Don't Call 911 About Weed, Say Helpful Toronto Cops
...with a little help from "Distracted Boyfriend" guy.
New Restrictions on Vaping, Trans Fats, Food Labeling in FDA Commissioner's Agenda: Reason Roundup
On the upside, agency promises to review over-the-counter drug rules, approve more new drugs, and liberate French dressing.
California Cops Can't Hide Body Cam Footage of Police Shootings Anymore
The new laws bring us closer to the state of affairs that existed before 2006, when a state Supreme Court decision slammed the door on police accountability.
The Only Remarkable Thing About Beto O'Rourke Is How Much the Media Love Him
No, Beto O'Rourke isn't "shaking up" the Senate race in Texas.
Movie Reviews: Halloween and Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Michael Myers comes home again, and Melissa McCarthy plays it straight.
CNN Blames San Francisco's Booming Tech Sector for a Government-Created Housing Shortage
The news network largely ignores the role of government restrictions on housing construction
Police Charge a 12-Year-Old Rapper With Felony After Mall Confrontation Over CD Sales
The Cobb County Police Department then blamed Corey J's aunt for escalating the confrontation.
'Nonpartisan' Pollsters Are Basically Doing Push Polls for Democrats and Republicans
There is no excuse to exclude high-performing Libertarians (or Greens) from "neck-and-neck" races
Despite—or Maybe Because of—Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Record Number of Families Crossing Southern Border
Trump's failed immigration policy reveals hard truths about intentions versus outcomes.
Trump Orders 5 Percent Spending Cuts Across All Federal Departments
But there are at least three good reasons to be skeptical this will happen.
Jamaican Musician Gets 8-Year Sentence for Weed He Says He Bought Legally
Patrick Beadle was convicted on a drug trafficking charge, even though there's very little evidence he was a dealer.
No, Feds Can't Force Backpage Founders to Give Up Longtime Lawyers, Rules Judge
The ruling is a major win for Backpage founders James Larkin and Michael Lacey, as well as a strike against government overreach.
Just Stop With the Climate-Change Disease Scaremongering, OK?
No, global warming will not spark a black death pandemic that kills millions
Turns Out the Internet Has Something to Say About Teen Vogue Trying to End Capitalism
Will ending capitalism also end global poverty? The for-profit magazine seems to think so.
Canada Will Expedite Record Sealing for People Convicted of Marijuana Crimes That Are No Longer Crimes
The plan does not go as far as it should, but it's still better than the policies of most U.S. states with legal pot.
Secret Gag Order on Lawyers in Ohio Capital Murder Trial—Supported by Secret Arguments
Kind of like with the turtles, it's seals all the way down. [UPDATE: The local publicity appears to have led the court to unseal the gag order -- so now we know what people aren't allowed to talk about, though they're still not allowed to talk about it.]
Gary Johnson Out-Fundraising Republican Opponent Mick Rich
Libertarian haul is still dwarfed by the Democrat's, though a Rand Paul-friendly PAC is kicking in $2 million.
Civil Liberties and Socialism Don't Mix
Democratic socialists say they believe in civil liberties, but their ideology is and will always be hostile to individual freedom.
Federal Judge Says Tennessee Shouldn't Punish Poor Drivers for Being Poor
The state can no longer suspend poor people's driver's licenses over unpaid traffic tickets, Judge Aleta Trauger ruled.
Poll Shows Wide Support For Criminal Justice Reform Bill In Congress
Prosecutor groups and criminal justice reform advocates are putting out dueling polls on a major bill in Congress.
Voters in One Wisconsin Town Face 7 Marijuana Ballot Questions
Marijuana legalization is growing in popularity among Midwestern voters, and has become a wedge issue in several key races.
Last Column From Khashoggi Warns About State-Spread Fake News. Americans Should Take Note: Reason Roundup
Plus: Rep. Amash moves to limit weapons sales to Saudis while evangelical leaders defend them.
Tom Woods Interviews Matt Welch About Journalism, Libertarianism, and War
Talking about everything from Central Europe to interventionism to Bill Weld on The Tom Woods Show
When the Bubble Bursts, We're So Screwed
All we have to show for 9 years of economic expansion is record amounts of debt, and all long-term fiscal problems ignored.
The Winningest Losers in Trump's Trade War
The president's agenda hurts American consumers and businesses.
Death of Dennis Hof, the 'P.T. Barnum of Booty,' Leaves Uncertain Future for Nevada Brothels and Senate Seat
Hof had a huge impact on legal sex work in Nevada and his death has spurred a heady mix of reactions.
Trump Blames Hurricanes for Growing Budget Deficit. Entitlements Are the Real Problem.
Trump blaming the budget deficit on hurricanes is much the same as those on the left who are trying to pin the blame on last year's corporate tax cuts.
Newly Released Video Challenges Cop's Story in Shooting of Autistic Teen
An off-duty Chicago Police Sergeant Khalil Muhammad said Ricardo Hayes was displaying a gun in an "armed confrontation."
Rep. Justin Amash Cosponsors Bill to Halt Saudi Arms Sales Over Missing Journalist
The bill may be new, but Amash's criticism of the Saudi regime is not.
Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidates Making Things Harder for…Democrats?
The scant evidence available suggests that inclusion of Libertarians in polls improves slightly the competitiveness of Republican candidates
Environmentalists Flip Out Over San Diego's Plans To Erect an 80-Foot-Tall, $975,000 Straw Statue
A giant straw would actually pose fewer environmental risks than standard-sized varieties.
Trump Beat Stormy Daniels' Defamation Claim With a Law Aimed at Rich Bullies Like Him
The president, who routinely threatens to sue people for saying things he does not like, deployed an anti-SLAPP law in his own defense.
Florida Judge Sentences Corrupt Cops to Prison, Slams Prosecution for "Slap on the Wrist"
Former Biscayne Park Officers Charlie Dayoub and Raul Fernandez are going to prison after pinning burglaries on innocent black men.
Forget Trump. The 2018 Midterm Election Is a Fight About Obamacare's Pre-Existing Conditions Rules
Turns out voters like the Democratic health law...when it's run by Republicans.
San Diego Straight-Up Bans Styrofoam in City-Owned Parks, Beaches, Libraries
The war on plastic marches on.
Makers of 3D-Printed Guns Follow In DIY Tradition of Ammunition Reloaders
Reloaders and DIY gunmakers alike are motivated by innovation and a willingness to make for themselves what the government doesn't want them to have.
Joe Arpaio Sues for $147 Million Over New York Times Op-Ed Slamming His Cruelty
The op-ed's claims are harsh, but they're also true.
High School Girls Admitted to Making False Sexual Assault Accusations Against a Male Student Because They 'Just Don't Like Him'
Lawyer says his client "was basically being tortured in school by the other students."
