When Playboy Made It Big
Playboy magazine used to be the contraband men of all ages hid in their sock drawers. Now it might as well be another pair of socks
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Frederick Douglass Hated Socialism
He stood for natural rights, racial equality, and economic liberty in a free labor system. At the heart of his worldview was the principle of self-ownership.
Why Are Markets Rejoicing at Trump's Win?
The incoming president may not be good for the economy in the long run.
Trump's Schwarzenegger Problem
Celebrity politicians who rely on public affection can come unglued when it fades.
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A 3D-printed supercar
Dallas Is About To Go Broke
Detroit's pension bankruptcy may not have been a special case after all.
The School Project That Sets Parents Free
"From a policy standpoint, it's a great way to build community."
Cell Blocks Aren't Psych Wards
Even with the best of intentions, using jails to house the mentally ill is a bad policy.
Umbrellas: The iPhones of the Victorian Age
New technologies help create a sense of personal privacy in public.
Big Brother in the U.K.
The Snooper's Charter becomes law, allowing even more domestic surveillance.
Bad News: The Government Wants to 'Help' Driverless Car Companies
The future is rushing toward us. Unfortunately, the government wants to help.
Not Off the Grid, But We Can See the Edge From Here
One family stumbles toward quasi-self-reliance.
Federal Infrastructure Spending Is a Bad Deal
Trump should choose privatization over nationalization.
The Carrot, the Stick, and the Buggy Whip
Is it time to dust off the word fascist to describe Donald Trump?
Meet the Free Traders Who Don't Like Global Trade Agreements
Trump's unusual fusionism puts anti-WTO libertarians on the spot.
Will Liberals Learn to Love the 10th Amendment?
It's Trump vs. Scalia when cities offer sanctuary to immigrants.
'The Most Transparent Administration in History'
A campaign promise becomes a punchline.
One Cheer for Justice Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor is no libertarian. But she has turned out to be a good friend to the Fourth Amendment.
Obama's Betrayal of Believers
It's been a rough eight years for Americans of faith.
The Peace Prize Winner Who Waged War
In 2009, Barack Obama acknowledged that the Nobel Peace Prize honor was aspirational. In 2017, it still is.
Cancer Moonshot Misses the Mark
The lifetime risk of cancer for American men is 1 in 2. For women it's 1 in 3.
Trump and the Power of the Presidency
The case for limited government is more compelling than ever.
Is Kratom the New Marijuana?
The DEA moves toward a ban on another plant with promising medical properties.
The Unkillable Two-Party System
Governors and comedians unite to lock in the stupid status quo.
