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Johns Hopkins University Dropped Out of a Clinical Trial for Smoked Cannabis, and Veterans With PTSD Want to Know Why
A successful clinical trial could move whole-plant marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II
Human Conditions Improving at a Remarkable Speed
Over the last decade, GDP per person and life expectancy are up around the world while infant mortality and undernourished rates are down.
Occupational Licensing Reform Gains an Unlikely Boost from the FTC
In the fight for economic freedom, entrepreneurs and consumers get new support against self-serving interests.
Idaho Reforms Law to Require Criminal Connections Before Seizing People's Stuff
Police will also be required to track and report what they take.
Steve Bannon Hates Libertarians Because *We're* Not Living in the Real World?
"Economic nationalist" Trump adviser blasts people foolish enough to believe in "Free Minds and Free Markets."
Trump's Purported 300 Billion Euro NATO 'Bill' to Germany a Horrible Sign for Reform
White House denies the report but Trump's position that Germany "owes" the U.S. and the proposed massive increase in military spending don't bode well either.
Is the Quest to 'Solve Death' Selfishly Immoral?
Some bioethicists think that 75 years of life is enough for you.
The Cure For Trump-Related News Blues
But wait, where was elite media advice about dealing with news-related anxiety back during the Obama administration?
Having Co-Opted the Tea Party Nationwide, Trump Tries to Stamp out its Remnants in Congress
The ultimate outsider candidate collaborates with the GOP establishment to marginalize the House Freedom Caucus and pivot toward centrist Democrats
Massachusetts Prepares to Vacate Nearly 24,000 Tainted Drug Convictions
Prosecutors are expected to drop nearly all of the convictions based on the work of a drug lab chemist who falsified evidence in favor of police.
Another Terror Attack Leads to Yet Another Government Assault on Your Right to Tech Privacy
The British government uses its own intel failures to demand weakening of encryption.
Cop Who Shot and Killed Ramarley Graham Resigns After Finding Out He Was Probably Getting Fired
Five years after the shooting.
Miami Targets Homeowners Who Opposed Airbnb Ban
In Miami's war on Airbnb, speaking up can make you a target. City manager says residents who spoke at hearing are now "on notice."
Steve Bannon vs. the Tea Party Libertarians [Reason podcast]
Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch talk Trump, Ryan, gender-neutral pronouns, DJ Khaled, and more.
Banks Flagging Frequent Pharmacy Trips, Bulk DVD Rentals, and Other Ordinary Activity to Turn Over Tips to Government Snoops
All sorts of normal behavior are now triggering financial surveillance as banks try to comply with confused government policies on human trafficking.
Dressing Like the Joker Is a Felony in Virginia
A man made up to look like the Batman villain runs afoul of the state's anti-mask law.
Death Panel for Ryancare in a Frantic News Week: The Fifth Column
Hate-crime hoaxes, Tony Blair's testicles, real estate racism, and more
Trump's Military Budget Is Not NATO's Fault
Trump leaves the impression that Americans shoulder an unnecessarily large military burden because some NATO members underfund their military establishments. But that's nonsense.
This Former Congressman Is Against the War on Drugs
Trey Radel explains why he's not "just another tea party asswipe who got busted for drugs and voted to drug test food stamp recipients."
Appeals Court Embraces Free Speech, Rules Skim Milk is 'Skim Milk'
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt an important ruling for food freedom this week.
Las Vegas Taxi Union Demands State Crack Down on Competition from Ridesharing Apps
Wants rides hailed by apps at least 10 minutes in advance and a slew of new taxes and other regulations.
6 Cool Innovations That Are Making the World a Better Place, Vol. 2
Reason's choice of SXSW's 2017 innovator awards
Kentucky Becomes Second State to Add Police to Hate Crimes Law
Louisiana already illustrating potential for abuse.
The GOP's Obamacare Repeal Bill Is Dead Because Trump Doesn't Understand How Health Policy Works
It's hard to make a deal on a policy deal when you don't care about the policy.
Harlots Doesn't Sell Out When Detailing Lives of 18th Century British Hookers
New historical sex drama comes to Hulu.
Detroit Argues Dogs Killed in Drug Raid Were 'Contraband' Because They Were Unlicensed
Sorry, Detroit says, no Fourth Amendment protections against police shooting your dog if it's not licensed.
Why We Still Need Statutes of Limitations for Rape
Momentum is gaining to end criminal statutes of limitations for sex crimes. But this betrays both victims and those accused.
Nuclear Home Movies
Friday A/V Club: The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is posting declassified footage of atomic tests on YouTube.
