Republicans Are Far From Consistent Champions of the First Amendment, Poll Finds
Many conservatives want to proscribe the rights of Muslims, journalists, and those who "disrespect" the United States.
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Technological Advances Offer Optimism For The Future
Genetically-engineered hens, embryo surgeries, and robot farmers.
Repealing the 2nd Amendment Won't Make Gun Bans Any Easier
If you strip away legal protections for rights valued by millions of Americans, you're just going to make them angry to no good end.
Updated! Depicting Native Americans as Bloodthirsty Savages on Columbus Day
If you've ever wondered why conservatives struggle to win support among racial and ethnic minorities, here's part of the answer.
"The War On Coal Is Over," Declares EPA Administrator Pruitt
But the war over coal regulation moves on to a new front
Cook County Will Repeal Soda Tax
Health benefit claims abandoned in naked demand for revenue.
Vanessa Grigoriadis on the 'Blurred Lines' of Consensual Sex and Assault on Campus
Is rape culture out of control, or have we entered a new era of "sexual McCarthyism?"
Vanessa Grigoriadis on the 'Blurred Lines' of Consensual Sex and Assault on Campus
Is rape culture out of control, or have we entered a new era of "sexual McCarthyism?"
Should You Be Able to Buy Birth Control—or a Tank—Over the Counter? [Podcast]
Reason's Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch on why government-mandated birth control and the NRA both suck.
Utah May Bring Back Porn Czar to Target 'Obscenity' Like Cosmo Magazine
From the man that helped Utah declare porn a "public health crisis."
Puerto Rico's Hurricane Recovery Just Got Even More Expensive
DHS ends waiver of protectionist shipping law that drives up costs.
The NRA's Phony Concession on Bump Stocks Invites a Real Ban
Prohibiting the accessory used by Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock will require new legislation.
Bad Cops Will Keep Getting Rehired As Long As You Have Powerful Police Unions
There's a simple way to break the cycle, but it's not easy.
Florida Threatens Woman with Fines, Jail for Giving Diet Tips
Occupational licensing runs amok in a familiar story.
Corker Against World War III Now That Trump Is for It
Corker is a longtime defender of American intervention and war in the Middle East, and now wants to supply billions in weapons to the Saudis and Ukraine.
The Federal Government Never Lets a Serious Crisis Go to Waste
Federal power grows through sudden, quantum leaps in times of emergency.
Columbia Students Interrupted a Sex and Gender Class to Protest a Professor They Disagree With (Updated)
"Professor Goldberg proudly refers to her experience as an LGBTQ rights lawyer while continuing to create a dangerous environment for students."
Harvey Weinstein, Tim Murphy, and Political Hypocrisy
Two disturbing sex scandals underscore why a historic number of Americans want a major third party.
Pence Walks Out on Colts Game Because Posturing and Performance Are What Politics Is
Politics regularly reveals itself as all show
Don't Cite The Hunting Ground in Defense of Harvey Weinstein
Sexual harassment is a real problem, but this activist documentary about rape on campus missed the mark.
Overcoming Confirmation Bias on Guns
Confirmation bias is one of the great obstacles to making the practical case for liberty.
America Set an Awful New Record in 2016
Preliminary data from the CDC suggest an unprecedented number of Americans died of a drug overdose last year.
Nashville's Future MLS Team Has Two Billionaire Owners; Mayor Wants Taxpayers to Help Fund Stadium Anyway
Mayor Megan Barry used to oppose public subsidies for professional sports, but now she's a cheerleader.
States Fight Back Against USDA Rules That Cause School Food Waste
Bad mandates result in uneaten foods. Schools figure out how to respond.
Government Created the Housing Crisis. Government Can Solve It.
Suggestions from a New York real estate attorney
Left Loses its Mind Over Jeff Sessions Memo That Brazenly Restates Existing Law
This country has a long history of protections for freedom of conscience.
A Prospective Bump Stock Ban Shows How Disconnected Gun Control Politics Is From Reality
The device's ineffectiveness and unpopularity make it an easy sacrifice.
A Liberal War on Guns Is Not the Answer to Mass Killings
It'll eviscerate not just the Second Amendment, but much of the Constitution
More Cities Join Efforts to Steer People Away From Jail
Millions of dollars in grants will go to eight different jurisdictions to keep people away from jail.
Sessions Releases Guidance on Protecting Religious Freedom; LGBT Groups Fear 'Permission to Discriminate'
Mostly, memo reiterates what religious freedom protections mean.
Dynasty Reboot Is Trashy Good Fun
Add thriller Valor, and The CW offers the best new fall premieres.
FCC Chief Promises Crackdown on Unlicensed Broadcasting
Friday A/V Club: Pirate radio, then and now
Why We Should Privatize the Postal Service
It's a costly, slow way to shuffle junk mail around. Let's open it up to competition.
