How Ted Cruz Defeated Iowa's Ethanol Cartel
His strategy wasn't lovely, but it was a blow to crony capitalism.
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Would Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, or Bernie Sanders Stop America From Being World Police?
U.S. military spending dwarfs that of every other country. And we're pledged to defend 25% of humanity.
Cop Says Kids Who Take Nude Selfies Are Sex Criminals, Not Victims
The sex offender registry is not an appropriate punishment.
Apocalyptic Warnings About 'Water Wars' Too Pessimistic, Too Premature
Freshwater reserves are falling but access to drinking water is up.
Report: Encryption Is No Hurdle to Targeting Bad Guys
But it does make it harder to conduct blanket surveillance-which may be what officials are really after.
Why All Americans Should Support the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Rich countries open their borders to trade (and poor countries don't).
Donald Trump Says "Pussy," Which Is One of the Least Awful Things He's Ever Said
A woman used the word to describe Ted Cruz at a rally, The Donald repeated it, and everyone's losing their minds.
Are Flower Arrangements Protected Free Speech? Cato Argues Yes.
Institute files brief in support of florist fined for refusing gay wedding.
Stark Divide Between Democrat, Republican Candidates on Veterans Health Care
Veterans may not now have a choice of where to go for health care. But they will have a choice in November's election, as we all will.
Stark Ideological Divide on Veterans Health Care
The presidential campaign issue of veterans health care is worth keeping a close eye on, even if you aren't a veteran or a close family member of one.
Another Reason Not to Vote Jeb Bush—He Wants to Overturn Citizens United
Candidate who burned through $100 million would torch the First Amendment next
The Coldplay/Beyonce Super Bowl Halftime Show Was Surprisingly Political
Black Lives Matter and LBGT imagery ran throughout America's most-watched 12-minute concert.
How Maryland 'Neomasculinity' Blogger Roosh V Became an International 'Pro-Rape' Villain
A case study of collective catharsis through call-out culture and moral panic as meme.
Bill Clinton Accuses Bernie Bros of Sexism. Yes, That Bill Clinton.
Smearing Bernie Sanders for no reason at all.
Another Fatal Shooting Highlights Poor Police Handling of Mental Health Crises
Viral video star shot to death in Arizona when police respond to suicide attempt.
None Dare Call It Treason
The disclosure about Valerie Plame was called "treason" and people have gone to jail for mishandling classified info, what Hillary Clinton is accused of.
Arizona Supreme Court Justice: GOP Nativism Has Paul Ryan Ducking-and-Covering on Immigration
"When you see someone like Paul Ryan really duck-and-cover on the immigration issue you know that the pendulum has swung in the wrong direction."
Hillary Clinton's Goldman Sachs Speeches Are Probably Boring. That's Why It's So Telling That She Won't Release Them.
Clinton's unwillingness to release the transcripts is another sign of her longstanding resistance to transparency.
HBO's Homegrown Takes a Clear-Eyed Look at Terrorism
U.S. counter-terrorism officials admit that much of what they did after September 11th may have been useless.
Donald Trump Denounces Wasteful Pentagon Spending, Vows Great Defense W/No Additional Spending
Ted Cruz is courting disappointed Rand Paul voters, but Trump's anti-defense posture may win them over.
Should Women Be Required to Sign Up for the Military Draft?
Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Chris Christie say OK. Ted Cruz calls it "nuts."
Cruz, Like Trump, Plans to Stop Heroin With a Wall
The Texas senator says "we will end this deluge of drugs" by securing the border.
Free-Market Education Radical Andrew J. Coulson, RIP
Author and Cato scholar wrote path-breaking book Market Education: The Unknown History.
Cruz Makes Play for Libertarian Voters. Is Anybody Game?
A shift from Iowa to New Hampshire includes shift in rhetoric.
Which Presidential Candidates Would Tolerate Legal Pot?
Marijuana federalists lead the GOP race, while the most pugilistic prohibitionist is stuck in single digits.
Healthy Economic Growth Is Our Missing Ingredient
Jeb Bush's 4 percent plan deserves more attention.
Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Eminent Domain, and the Keystone XL Pipeline,
Face it: Trump is right that the Keystone XL pipeline is only getting built with massive use of eminent domain. Same for most other mega-projects.
Students Who Didn't Get Solos in Burlesque Show Claim Victimhood Status
Desperately seeking a safe space because you were denied a part in a play.
Donald Trump Gives Confused Donald Trump Answer on Police
Police are mistreated, but police brutality is real and Trump will do something about it even though cops are already worried about losing their jobs.
Feminist Author: Young Women Are Supporting Bernie Sanders in Order to Meet Guys
Young women are feeling the Bern, and it's making older feminists apoplectic.
GOP Supporters in Their Own Words Before the NH Debate
We visited the demonstrators confined to the "Free Speech Zone" a mile away
