Georgia Mayor Has Plan To Round Up Town's Sex Offenders on Halloween
Another Halloween, another unfounded freak-out over sex offenders.
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Let Competition, Not Law, Determine Who Gets Into Harvard
The most sensible and effective way to police private college admissions practices isn't litigation or regulation, but competition.
I Don't Hate Trump Because He Is 'the Average American in Exaggerated Form.' I Dislike Him Because of His Policies and Temperament.
In the name of owning the libs, Yale's David Gelertner smears Americans as venal narcissists who can't agree to disagree.
Migrant Caravan Hysteria Returns
There's no evidence this caravan is full of Middle Eastern terrorists.
Who Do You Want to Lose the Midterms Most?: Podcast
If hatred is the country's main political motivator these days, you might as well lean into it.
A Law Intended to Protect Crime Victims Is Being Used to Shield the Identities of Police Officers
The vague wording of Marsy's Laws allows law enforcement to classify themselves as "victims" after shooting suspects.
My Daughter's Middle School Plans to Teach Her Meek Compliance With Indiscriminate Invasions of Privacy
It's never too early for kids to learn that harebrained security theater is an unavoidable fact of life.
A Texas Police Officer Is Charged After Mishandling 130 Sex Crime Cases
Victims worried their cases were not being handled correctly. An investigation proved them correct.
No Matter Who Takes Home a Record Lottery Prize, the Government Always Wins
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an astounding $1.6 billion. You and I probably won't win, but the government definitely will.
Trump's Thinking on Trade War? 'He Wants Them to Suffer More.'
But who, exactly, will be suffering?
Trump Administration Might Axe Title IX Protections for Transgender Students: Reason Roundup
Plus: Harvard on trial for discriminating against Asians, and look who's a YIMBY
Teacher Disciplined for "Bullying" Student Who Had Put Up a Swastika
More than a year later, an arbitrator held the discipline was largely (though not entirely) improper.
An Ohio University Student Said She Received Death Threats. The Police Think She Sent Them Herself.
The Student Senate has no regrets, will continue to believe survivors.
Can Laundry and Lettuce Save Cleveland?
A worker-owned co-op that even a capitalist could love is washing linens for the Cleveland Clinic and growing vegetables for the city.
Heritage Foundation's Clerkship Boot Camp
It's fine for ideological groups to try to teach their ideas, including to interested future law clerks -- but not to try to limit how the students use those ideas.
Questionable Saudi Explanation of Khashoggi's Death Bolsters Rand Paul's Case for Ending Arms Sales
The new official story is "not even close to credible," says Paul, who is calling for an end to arms sales and military cooperation with the Saudis.
Deadline Approaching: Intern With Us This Spring
Submit your application by November 1 to be considered.
Oregon Oysterman's Poop Problem Shows Need for Market-Based Regulations
If we want fresh oysters, good cheeses, and clean water, we should rethink how we regulate all three.
Myers-Briggs Is Bunk
Why doesn't that stop people from taking the enduringly popular personality test?
No More $1 Yoga Pants as Trump Aims Trade War at Global Postal Treaty
Trump's latest trade war maneuver will raise prices, but it's more defensible than his tariffs.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Root canals, contraband dogs, and a marijuana petition.
The CW's Vampire Diaries Spin-Off Lacks Real Bite
But ABC's The Conners is better than you'd expect
Overstock.com's Patrick Byrne Is 'Almost Definitely' Not Going to Run for President
To which many Libertarian Party enthusiasts might respond, So you're saying there's a chance?
Alabama's Biased, Punitive, and Expensive War on Marijuana Is Ruining Lives
Black people in Alabama are more than four times as likely to be arrested for a marijuana offense, according to a new report.
6 of the Worst Campaign Ads This Election Cycle
Outing survivors of sexual assault, warning that Democrats "will be lynching black folk again," and other stupid campaign-ad tricks.
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.
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.
