Bernie Sanders' Protectionism & Nativist Economics is Neither New Nor Smart
The Vermont socialist running for Democratic presidential nomination once launched war on Chinese bobbleheads.
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Student Builds Device That Is Not a Bomb, Does Not Attempt to Convince Anyone That It Is a Bomb, Still Might Get Charged With Making a 'Hoax Bomb'
He told everyone it was a clock. And it was.
Drug Dogs Sniffing the U.S. Mail at Burning Man, and Armed BLM Agents Becoming Impromptu Mailmen
Disturbing privacy-violating practice at Burning Man finds drug dogs once again striking out.
Oklahoma Is Going to Execute a Plausibly Innocent Man Today
Despite significant doubts about Richard Glossip's guilt, Oklahoma is moving forward with its plan to execute him Wednesday afternoon.
Open Skies and Closed Markets
U.S. carriers complain of "unfair competition" from state-subsidized Persian Gulf airlines.
This Catholic Magazine Thinks There's a Libertarian Way to Ride a Bicycle. What?
Commonweal's Alan Wolfe calls libertarianism "a total ideology, one that addresses every aspect of how people live."
Alabama Getting Closer to Eliminating Marriage Licenses Entirely (UPDATE: Bill Fails for Now)
Little will change functionally, but people will just be freer to wed how they choose.
Campaign Against Sex Robots Launches, Because Some People Will Panic About Anything
Two brave researchers tackle the imaginary menace of robot prostitution.
The Bogus Security Concerns Driving American Paralysis on Syrian Refugees
America's loss is Germany's gain.
Trump as Political Pick-Up Artist: The Donald is "Negging" His Rivals Brilliantly
The billionaire's insult-laced patter is straight outta a scurrilous dating scene.
Prosecutor, Legislator Blame Each Other for Derailing Teen's Future Over Sexting Charge
Teen loses cell phone privileges, constitutional rights.
Bernie Sanders, First Libertarian Socialist?
Could he be two thirds of the way there?
Indiana AG Seeks Mandatory Jail Time for Johns
"Jail time should be understood" for those caught soliciting prostitution says Indiana AG Greg Zoeller.
Can Bitcoin Survive a Hard Fork?
Xapo's Wences Casares on block size and bitcoin's future.
We May Soon Get to Know the Contents of an Actual National Security Letter
Federal court invalidates gag order extending more than a decade.
Don't Let Dead Syrian Babies Drive U.S. Refugee Policy…
And don't let emotionalism drive foreign policy, or immigration laws. That's no way to run a country.
How A Legal Squabble Could Change the Way the Government Collects Personal Data
The U.S. "would go crazy if China did this to us," says Microsoft about DOJ attempt to compel email data stored overseas.
4 Places Other Than Dadeville, Alabama, That Have Tried to Ban Miniskirts
Spoiler alert: it generally does not go so well.
President Obama Just Said He Opposes Campus Censorship. Here's How He Can Prove It.
The president is the only foe of political correctness who can rein in the federal government.
Why Boston's Sports Fans Rejected the Olympics Boondoggle—and L.A. Said Bring It On
The long, sad history of overspending on the international games.
Millions of Americans Who Avoid Banks Offer a Peek at the Underground Economy
Much of the country buys, sells, and makes a living outside official scrutiny
Watch Matt Welch Talk Campaign 2016 on Tonight's Kennedy at 8 p.m. ET MIDNIGHT*
Republicans for Hillary, Americans against monarchy, and the lack of a Democratic Plan B are among the topics
Uber Progresses in New York and Sarasota, Florida
Taxi medallion holders can't force city to crush Uber in New York, and Sarasota abandons existing taxi regs rather than hobble e-hailers.
Miss South Carolina, Daja Dial, Digs Second Amendment
During the Miss America contest, the contestant said no to banning "military-style assault weapons."
This Entitled Cop Didn't Deserve Special Treatment at Starbucks
Living in Baltimore is more dangerous than being a cop.
Corporate Political Spending Is Helping Bernie Sanders Succeed. Why Does He Want To Ban It?
To progressive campaign finance reformers, freedom of speech depends on who you are or what you say.
What's in Scott Walker's National Labor Reform Plans?
Wisconsin governor wants to bring his most successful battle to the White House
Instapundit: There's a War on College Men
Colorado Rep. Jared Polis believes it's better for eight innocent men to be condemned than for two guilty ones to go unpunished.
Carly Fiorina Uses Trump Dis to Her Advantage in New Campaign Ad
Yes, "look at this face," Fiorina demands.
How the Federal Government Is Ruining College Education
Federal financial aid programs hurt graduation rates and encourage colleges and universities to jack up tuition.
Kim Davis Relents (Sort of), Won't Stop Marriage Licenses
But she won't issue any of her own and is taking her name off them.
The 5 Craziest Things GOP Candidates Have Said About Immigration
Trump, Carson, Walker, et al turn their backs on Ronald Reagan in favor of nonsense, xenophobia, and outright cruelty.
