If Christie Doesn't Make It to the White House, Don't Blame His Blunt Persona
There are many reasons Christie may never be president, but his manner is not one of them
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Has Direct Democracy Outlived Its Usefulness?
California fiddles with long-established initiatives and referenda.
Thor: The Dark World and About Time
Thunder god in diminishing return, romance in the past-tense.
Why Not "Opt Out" of Government Control?
From bootlegging to working off the books, we've done it many times before, and it's getting ever-easier to exit the system.
President Obama: Pardon Edward Snowden
The whistleblower may not be asking for clemency, but he should get it.
The Folly of Arming TSA Agents
Because navigating the airport security gauntlet is already such a joy.
Crack Canards and Meth Myths
A neuroscientist corrects widely accepted misconceptions about two notorious drugs.
How Can the NSA Spy on Merkel, the Pope, the U.N., and the Rest of Us?
The federal agency is out of control.
How Government Intervention Stifles Immigrants in Europe
Government policies are preventing Europe from enjoying the social and economic benefits of immigration
Privatize Everything
In America, we let people sell blood. And sperm. And eggs. Why not kidneys?
Could a Small Stadium Do Big Good?
Maybe small ballparks could economically justify their existence, though not necessarily public investment.
The 10th Amendment Is Not a Treaty Violation
A chemical weapons law threatens liberty by undermining federalism.
Obama Relies on False Hope to Sell Obamacare
Even the statement that consumers can apply for insurance without using HealthCare.gov was deceptive.
John F. Kennedy Was No National Treasure
He was lawless, reckless, and anything but a national treasure
How Safe Can You Make Space Without Stifling Innovation and Enterprise?
No frontier has ever been explored or opened by making safety the highest priority.
Obama-don't-care
The lies that the president told to sell his defective product would land a CEO in big trouble
Libertarians Offer Palatable Alternatives in Virginia and New Jersey Elections
Options for those with a taste for freedom and tolerance.
Does Hillary Clinton's Enthusiasm for Profit Extend Beyond Her Own Earnings?
We may have a preview of a Clinton presidency.
The Madness of Law Enforcement's Escalating Brutality
It's a spiraling descent into insane tactics as frustrated law enforcers face-off with a non-compliant population.
Virginia's Libertarian Moment
Robert Sarvis will not win, but some libertarian principles will.
Obamacare Shows the Limits of Coerced "Solutions"
Don't expect the argument over the burdensome, costly policy to end anytime soon
The War on Pot is Over! (If We Want It)
Never again will a pol gain votes by attacking pot legalization.
The Lessons of the Maryville Rape Case
Viewing it solely through the lens of gender politics obscures the real issues and ultimately endangers justice.
Why Can't Hinduism Rid Itself of Fake Gurus?
This "flaw" may be the price of avoiding dogmatism
The Humanitarian Shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act
Web problems can be fixed, Obamacare cannot.
Pennsylvania Nannies Ban Swaddling in Day Care
Pennsylvania has effectively banned swaddling babies in day care because it could possibly be dangerous
Washington State's Wrongheaded GMO Labeling Initiative Set to Go Before Voters
Polls show the latest mandatory GMO labeling ballot measure is too close to call.
Inflation Is the Last Thing We Need
Inflation serves the governing class and hurts honest, hardworking people.
Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time Renewable Energy Technology
Model T energy tech is no way to address climate change.
How the Police Endanger Public Safety
Law enforcement policies increasingly put the public at risk.
Dallas Buyers Club and Ender's Game
Matthew McConaughey scores again, and a sci-fi classic sags on the screen.
The Underwhelming Reality of Medical Marijuana Laws
Legalizing pot will not bring about the end of civilization.
Obamacare Is the Latest Example of Failed Central Planning
Big government has been mismanaging economic affairs for a long time.
Human Progress: Not Inevitable, Uneven, and Indisputable
We haven't achieved utopia, but a new website documents the enormous progress humanity has made, especially over the last two centuries
Spying on the Line
A criminal case provides an opportunity to challenge the NSA's warrantless wiretapping.
Barack Obama the Isolationist
Obama's foreign policy is interventionist in intent but isolationist in result
Obamacare May Not Work, But the NSA Sure Does
Unfortunately, the federal government still remains capable of tremendous technological feats.
The Baseball Experts Got It Wrong
We should treat "expert" predictions with the skepticism they deserve.
