The Problem With Obamacare Isn't That It Was Designed to Fail—It's That It Was Designed to Pass
The law's failures stem from its many compromises and concessions to political reality.
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Once Again, Lack of Surveillance Wasn't Issue in New York Terror Attack
Another case where calls for 'mass snooping' ignore other avenues for information.
New Shows for Your Consideration: Bull, This Is Us, and Lethal Weapon
Steer well clear of the one inspired by Dr. Phil, obviously.
Everything's Bigger in Texas, Including Insane Spending on High School Football Stadiums
Taxpayers support spending $70 million on a little-used stadium, but remain clueless to the lack of economic benefit.
12-Year-Old Suspended for a Year After Turning in Knife He Found—It Wasn't Even His
Is Coldwater Community Schools trying to teach kids never to report weapons to their teachers and counselors?
Feds Want to Support Automated Cars. Oh, Also: They Want Much More Regulatory Authority.
Innovation is an opportunity for some to expand government power.
Donald Trump Vs. The Sixth Amendment
Just hours after New York bombing suspect was caught, Trump was already bemoaning how slowly the wheels of justice are turning.
What If Donald Trump Jr.'s Bowl of Skittles Were Gun-Owners?
Fear mongering, despite the pretenses, is a bipartisan project.
D.C. Circuit Hears Challenges to 'Good Reason' Requirement for Carry Permits
Gun rights groups argue that the District of Columbia's restrictions on self-defense outside the home violate the Second Amendment.
Will We Build a Wall Against Chinese Immigrants, Too?
America has never been a "white" country. Economic and cultural nativism is on the rise - and the most un-American idea of all.
Courage House Claimed to Save Sex-Trafficked Girls. Instead, It Used Them As Funding Bait While Playing Evangelical Christian Missionary
Courage House received about $9,100 in government support per month per girl it took in.
Gary Johnson Answers 20 Questions on Science Policy
Compare his answers with Clinton, Trump, and Stein over at ScienceDebate.org
Tulsa Police Shoot and Kill Unarmed Man, Called a 'Bad Dude' By One Officer
Terence Crutcher was shot and tased by officers, received no immediate medical attention.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Wants to Subjugate the First Amendment
Free exercise rights exist "only to the extent that they do not unduly burden" bans on discrimination, the report says.
Computers Allow Us To Accomplish More With Less, and It's Only Getting Better
Researchers have just developed a way to fit yet more transistors into less space, creating an even more efficient computer chip.
With Discipline as With So Much Else in Education, Choice Is the Answer
Forget the national debate over zero tolerance vs. reform; let families pick what works for them.
3 Ironclad Reasons Gary Johnson Should Be in the Presidential Debates (+ 2 for Jill Stein)
If you care about expanding choices and discussion when it comes to politics, the only proper reaction to Johnson's exclusion is outrage.
This Picture of Willie Nelson and a Major Democratic Pol May End Pot Legalization
How can weed possibly survive the scandal of being seen with Terry McAuliffe!
Dear Democrats: No One Owes You Their Vote
Clinton has been going full-force Millennial Whisperer recently, after learning that she's losing young voters to Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Why it won't help.
Almost Everything Paul Krugman Says in This Awful Column About Gary Johnson Is Wrong
Economist, heal thyself
Which Major Party Presidential Candidate Blamed Free Speech for Terrorism Today?
Trick question-it was both of them.
Nashville Councilwoman: Deciding Who Sleeps in Your Home is a Privilege Bestowed by Government, Not a Right
You can do whatever you want on your own property, as long as the government approves.
Report: Driven By Chicago, Murder Rate Will Rise Again, But No 'Wave'
"Warnings of a coming crime wave may be provocative, but they are not supported by the evidence."
Curt Schilling Settles Rhode Island Lawsuit, Also Calls for Summary Executions for Terror Suspects
Disastrous financial dealings and flirtations with fascism set the stage for his planned run for the presidency.
Snowden's Leaks Were Important Enough for Pulitzers, But WaPo Editorial Board Wants Him Prosecuted Anyway
Newspaper demands less government transparency.
Police Union Asks Members to Stop Working Dolphins Games Until All Players Stand for Anthem
Outrage fest over national anthem continues.
In Arizona, Parents Could Go to Jail for Changing Their Kids' Diapers
Defendants have to prove the contact was non-sexual
Civil Liberties and Military Force Are Not a 'Single Issue'
One way to minimize Hillary Clinton's transgressions
Dallas Cops Get Wise to Impending Public Pension Catastrophe, Start Yanking Their Money Out of the System
Dallas' police and fire pension fund is $5 billion in debt, so officers are making the smart decision to invest privately.
Obama's Anti-Profit Crusade Targets Colleges
The administration imposed a death penalty on ITT technical colleges, which had not been convicted of any wrongdoing.
Anti-Israel Speech on Campus Shouldn't Be Banned, According to CUNY Investigation
Report states "CUNY cannot punish" pro-Palestinian group for their politics, but "can still condemn" anti-Semitism.
Watch the 60 Minutes Interview With Gary Johnson and Bill Weld
Libertarian ticket gets a respectful, skeptical hearing on TV's leading news magazine
'I'm probably the person on the left who's most open to libertarian thinking'—Robert Scheer in Conversation With Matt Welch
New Left stalwart talks with libertarian journalist about Gary Johnson, crony capitalism, the Koch brothers, and war
Department of Justice: If Disabled People Can't Use Berkeley's Free Online Courses, No One Can
The university will have to remove free online content that doesn't meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Colorado Drug Warriors Mistakenly Storm Innocent Family's Home
The cops were looking for a meth dealer who had not lived there for at least a year.
Did Uber Price-Gouge Terrified New Yorkers after Explosion or Just Make Sure They Got Home?
Ride-sharing company stupidly attacked after prices went up in Manhattan area wracked by terroristic violence.
More Evidence That Vaping Is Not a Gateway to Smoking
Very few nonsmoking teenagers vape regularly, and even fewer vape nicotine.
