Poll: A Plurality of Republicans Now Want to Legalize Marijuana
The margin is narrow but the trend is clear.
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Politics and Wine Only Place Americans Have Just Two Choices, Says Former Clinton Strategist
Mark Penn points out you might even get peanut butter avocado at an ice cream parlor.
Donald Trump Supports a $10 Minimum Wage—Or Does He?
Trump contradicts himself three times while answering a simple question-then offers another contradiction to clarify.
Remaining Charges Against Freddie Gray Cops Dropped (UPDATED w/ Comment from State's Attorney)
All officers who went to trial were eventually found not guilty.
Donald Trump, Who Promised Repeatedly to Release His Tax Returns, Definitely Won't Release His Tax Returns
Even Nixon released his taxes while under audit.
Reason Live from DNC - Nick Gillespie and William Weld
Today at noon ET, Reason's Nick Gillespie talks with William Weld.
Americans Afraid of Genome-Editing to Cure Sick Kids: What's Wrong with You People?
Listen to my radio interview at AirTalk discussing the Luddite aspects of the new Pew poll
Clinton Cash
Both Bill and Hillary Clinton continue to thrive despite their remarkable record of sleazy dealings.
You Can Get Chick-Fil-A at the DNC, But Good Luck Finding a Salad
Does Michelle Obama know the DNC is a "food desert"?
Woman Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted by Drug Warriors Gets $1.6 Million
After a dog supposedly alerted to her at a border crossing, she endured six hours of fruitless body cavity searches.
Listen to Matt Welch on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121 10-12 ET From the DNC
Will be talking with Van Jones, Rep. Joe Crowley, The Nation's John Nichols, and more
Should Third-Party Candidates Be in the Debates? We Asked Democrats.
Dissatisfaction with the major parties is at an all-time high, and voters on all sides of the political spectrum are looking for other options.
Should Third-Party Candidates Be in the Debates? We Asked Democrats.
Dissatisfaction with the major parties is at an all-time high, and voters on all sides of the political spectrum are looking for other options.
The Party of Upworthy
I turned on C-Span to see a convention. What happened next changed everything.
The Only Conservative Professor at Hamilton Has Some Valid Questions About Its Diversity Requirement
When diversity actually means more of the same
Is Pokemon Go the Most Libertarian Game Ever Made?
Credit Pokemon Go's success to its lack of rules and regulations.
After Legalization in Colorado, Reports of Kids Who Accidentally Ate Marijuana Rose
When a 2-year-old eats a pot cookie, it seems safe to assume an adult screwed up.
Green Party's Jill Stein Crashes the DNC and Bernie Delegates Walk Out!
Watch the Reason TV video as the chaos unfolds at the DNC.
Green Party's Jill Stein Crashes the DNC and Bernie Delegates Walk Out!
Watch the Reason TV video as the chaos unfolds at the DNC.
Black Lives Matter, but So Does the Truth
Activists alienate potential allies in the fight against police abuse by perpetuating myths.
'Sex Trafficking Survivor' at Democratic Convention Not Actually Victim of Sex Trafficking
Ima Matul was a victim of forced labor, or labor trafficking. In the U.S. and around the world, it's as common if not more common than sex trafficking.
Lena Dunham, Sushi Justice Warrior, Is Right About Trump's Sexism
The Democratic Party's approach to women's issues is flawed, but Trump is so vile it hardly matters.
Bernie or Bust Delegates Storm the DNC Media Center
Several hundred disgruntled Bernie Sanders delegates walk off convention floor and into media tent following Hillary Clinton's nomination.
Reason Live from DNC: Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch, Matthew Dowd
Tuesday at 7:30 pm ET.
Leaked Emails: The Democratic Party Has No Idea What to Do About Common Core, Will Ignore It
'Common Core is a political third rail we should not be touching at all.'
UPDATED: Is the DNC Hack "Worse Than Watergate"? Only if You're a Democrat or a Gatekeeper Journalist
Russia is the most likely culprit. But does that mean we should elect Hillary Clinton?
Democratic Platform 2016: Science Planks Good, Bad and Missing
Are the Democrats really the Party of Science?
Many Bernie Sanders Delegates Protest DNC Platform's Lack of Support for Palestinians
"Our unlimited support for Israel is very unreasonable and it distorts the understanding of the reality on the ground," one delegate tells Reason.
Obama May Backtrack on Military Equipment Ban For Police
The president met with police leaders after five officers were killed in Dallas.
Catholic Priest Beheaded in France, President Vows to Win War on Terror
ISIS claimed responsibility.
The Most Likely Age of Sex Offenders: They Aren't Old People—They're 14.
Why so young? Because people tend to have sex with other people their own age.
Virginia's Governor Makes a Mess Out of Restoring Felons' Voting Rights
What's supposed to have been a civil rights matter ends up as a case of executive overreach.
Republican Who Resigned From Gary Johnson's Administration Over Pot Now Endorses Him for President
The presidency is "a hell of a lot bigger than any disagreement Gary and I had in the past," says former New Mexico pol
Watch Matt Welch (and Jerry Springer!) Talk With Kennedy at the DNC
Facebook Live broadcast, also featuring Guy Benson, runs from 2-3 ET
