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Federal Judge on Trump's SCOTUS Short-List Issues Major 2nd Amendment Decision
Judge Diane Sykes strikes down Chicago gun range restrictions.
The State Has Stopped Trying to Wreck a Teenage Boy's Life Because He Sexted His Girlfriend (For Now)
Austin Yabandith won't go to prison or register as a sex offender. But his mistreatment isn't over yet.
Federalism in the Age of Trump
On education, health care, and infrastructure, the Trump administration and Republican Congress should free the states to do more.
SCOTUS Seems Inclined to Nix the Ban on 'Disparaging' Trademarks
The government struggles to justify the rule that stopped The Slants from registering the name of their band.
On Ethics, Trump Is No Obama
The incoming president's business entanglements are going to be a problem.
President Obama's Parting Shot at Personal Freedom
To make things more convenient for the government, the Obama administration makes it easier for agencies to spy on citizens.
'The Slants': The Asian-American Band Name the Government Says Is Too Racist to Trademark!
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case about "offensive" speech & the First Amendment.
Majority of States Lack Transparency on Asset Forfeiture
Want to know how much stuff police are seizing from people and where all that money goes? Good luck.
When the British Interfered in American Elections
Lessons for the debate over Trump and Russia
Senator Pushes a Ridiculous "Milk" Law That Treats Consumers Like Idiots
The "Dairy Pride Act" calls for the FDA to crack down on cow-dairy alternatives that use terms like "milk" or "yogurt."
Trump EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt Grilled on Climate Change at Senate Hearing
'I do not believe that climate change is a hoax.'
Trump Isn't Creating Jobs, But He Is Creating Job Creation Announcements
After finding out he's being duped by businesses, the president-elect lashed out at NBC for informing him.
Fordham U. Bans Pro-Palestinian Student Group Because of Its 'Political Goals'
Provocative political activism of the left-wing variety faces a free speech challenge.
FBI Insists That When They Steal People's Stuff, They're Doing It for You
They take $5 billion and give back $100 million to crime victims. These numbers don't add up.
Atlanta Braves Poised to Receive Yet Another Publicly-Funded Stadium
Sarasota-area officials want to hand over tens of millions for a spring training facility without letting taxpayers have a say.
Governors Don't Transform Economies—for Good or Ill
They can formulate better policies, but they can't cure economic malaise.
Public Workers Can Get Pensions Only for Time They Actually Worked, Court Rules
Before 2011 reforms, state workers could purchase an additional five years of service time to boost pension payouts and retire earlier.
2016 Hottest Year Since Good Record Keeping Began in 1880, Says NOAA and NASA
16 of the 17 warmest years on record have occurred since 2001
Obama Surpasses Wilson's Commutation Record
The president has now shortened more sentences than any of his predecessors.
'The Most Transparent Administration in History'
A campaign promise becomes a punchline.
Offensive Trademarks Are Free Speech
The Supreme Court should overturn the federal ban on registration of "disparaging" trademarks.
Trump's First Week
Four federal departments and one agency that could be shut down first.
Is Trump Illegitimate or Are His Critics Just Deranged? [Reason Podcast]
Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch, and Katherine Mangu-Ward talk about Obama's farewell, Russian "meddling," and The Donald's Inauguration.
Chelsea Manning Gets Obama's Mercy, Will Be Freed in May
Another round of commutations announced, but one will dominate the news.
Women's March Waffles on Sex-Worker Rights, Disinvites Women Who Oppose Abortion
The Women's March claims to be for anyone "who believes women's rights are human rights." And yet...
Vonnegut, Heinlein, Kipling, and Others Battle It Out for a Libertarian Award
Finalists for a libertarian literary prize
Giuliani as a Cybersecurity Advisor for Donald Trump Does Not Bode Well
He talks about data protection, but does he understand it at all?
Why Do People Buy Things They Don't "Need"?
Find the answer in Greece this summer with former Reason Editor Virginia Postrel.
Good News: Research Confirms Way to Boost Healthy Longevity
Bad news: Most of us have got to eat less to live longer
Rape, Child Molestation Allegations Would Require Outside Corroboration Under Ridiculous New Hampshire Bill
The legislation would create a higher standard of proof for sexual assault than for other violent crimes.
The Federal Regulatory State Is Out of Control. Here's One Way Congress Can Get Power Back
Sen. Rand Paul: "An important first step toward increasing accountability, oversight, and transparency in Washington."
Remy: Closer (Trump Inauguration Remix)
Finding common ground between Trump supporters and protesters at the inauguration.
Remy: Closer (Trump Inauguration Remix)
Finding common ground between Trump supporters and protesters at the inauguration.
UPDATED! Will Obama Pardon Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning? No, but Lying Admin Folks Will go Scot-Free
James Clapper and John Brennan lied, others behaved horribly in "scandal-free" administration.
