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Trump's stance on illegal immigration, rather, is why he has traction
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Miles Teller in a superhero flameout, Kristen Wiig and Alexander Skarsgård backing up a bright new star.
Rand Paul Has Best Moment in Tense Debate with 9/11-Obsessed Chris Christie
Many conservatives agree with Rand Paul that NSA spying violates civil liberties.
Absurd Political Ad Claims Rand Paul Will Let Iran Nuke America
Paul can't win over neocons, but is he losing libertarians?
Lindsey Graham's Debate Pitch: We're All Gonna Die!
All that matters is defeating ISIS (and Hillary).
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Debate: Now!
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To many libertarians, the battle of ideas trumps the battle for office.
Trump and Border Crossing Terrorists—Wrong
Since 2001, all would-be terrorists were within our borders legally
No, Sex Trafficking Isn't a Misdemeanor in Maryland
Unless you think all prostitution is sex trafficking...
7 Things to Watch For in Tonight's GOP Presidential Debate
The Trump factor, pot legalization, immigration arguments, Rand Paul's stand-out moment, and more.
Cellphone Location Tracking: Heading to the Supreme Court?
Circuit Court panel demands police seek a warrant.
The RNC Appears to Be Pushing Away Anti-Gay Posturing
Resolution challenging Supreme Court marriage decision rejected.
Michigan Teen Facing 25 Years as a Sex Offender Might Get a Reprieve
Judge Dennis Wiley considers re-sentencing.
Why the GOP Sucks at Courting Millennials: 'The Selfie Vote' Author Kristen Soltis Anderson
The Republican pollster talks to Nick Gillespie about how to win the hearts and minds of a generation that has yet to realize its own political power.
Why the GOP Sucks at Courting Millennials: 'The Selfie Vote' Author Kristen Soltis Anderson
The Republican pollster talks to Nick Gillespie about how to win the hearts and minds of a generation that has yet to realize its own political power.
Second Life Creators Have Not Stopped Believing
VR headsets could give new life to the Second Life concept-for better or worse.
The Justice Department's Embarrassing Medical Marijuana Switcheroo
The DOJ's narrow reading of a law protecting medical marijuana contradicts what it said last year.
Camera-Shy Cop Draws Gun on Cellphone-Wielding Suburbanite
"Are you some kind of a constitutionalist crazy guy?" the officer asks.
How the Federal Government Betrayed Millennials
Bad economic policies hurt young Americans the most.
Chris Christie: Not Just a Memory
The New Jersey governor's role in the primary has been usurped by other candidates.
More Than 3,500 Detained in Chicago. Only Three Got Lawyers. What the Hell?
New information released about Homan Square's secret operations.
DOJ Investigation Finds Due-Process Violations, Discrimination in St. Louis County Juvenile Courts
A new report finds systematic failures to protect the rights of juveniles, as well as harsher treatment of black youths.
Rand Paul's SuperPACs Aren't Worried About Thursday's Fox News GOP Presidential Debate. Here's Why.
Paul must be himself, be ready for attacks, be substantive, be libertarian, but shouldn't try to make any explosive gestures.
The Political Process Has Many Problems, But the Fact That Activists Have a Microphone Is Not One of Them
Are conservative media responsible for congressional dysfunction?
