Marijuana's Mystifying Misclassification
A logic-defying law lets the DEA keep cannabis in a more restrictive category than morphine, cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamine.
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How Safe Is Our Food Supply?
Our food supply is safe, say 66 percent of Americans. And data backs them up.
Mandated Biofuels = More Greenhouse Gases
Politicians adopt a policy that does the opposite of what they supposedly intended to do.
A Welcome Victory in the Fight Against Asset Forfeiture
The California Assembly approves one of the most significant civil libertarian reforms of the legislative session.
Crony Capitalism is a Feature (Not a Bug) of Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has always been an alliance of big business and big government.
Hillary Clinton's Terrible Tax Plan
Clinton's refusal to reform the corporate income tax is stunning.
John Bolton, Trump's Likely Secretary of State, Is Addicted to Regime Change
How does this square with the candidate's stated foreign policies?
Ukraine's Dire Economic Situation, Explained
To appreciate Ukraine's predicament, consider these charts.
Trump and Clinton Pretend Protectionism Has No Price
Emphasizing jobs over value, they sacrifice the interests of consumers.
Vice Presidential Prospects Beat Clinton and Trump
Overall, the major parties' VP candidates are way less scary than the presidential candidates.
Gary Johnson and the Rise of Libertarian Centrism
Why moderate Republicans like Susan Collins and Mitt Romney are flirting with the Libertarian Party presidential ticket.
Bot-Run Company of the Future Gets Hacked
A funny thing happened on the way to a post-capitalist, crypto-anarchist utopia.
DNC Hacks and Leaky Government Make Encryption Restrictions Look More Foolish Than Ever
FBI investigations reveal that encryption is increasingly important, and government officials can't be trusted with a backdoor.
Schumer, Norquist on Thin Ice With Olympic Tax Break
The politicians would probably be better off just lowering everyone's taxes, rather than picking and choosing a few already lucky Olympic athletes to reward with tax cuts.
Don't Give Public Funds to the Washington Redskins
The NFL team should not receive taxpayer support.
FDA E-Cigarette Regulations Give Smoking a Boost
The new rules will discourage smokers from switching to vaping, a much less dangerous alternative.
Unreasonable Searches Are Unconstitutional—and Common
Justice Dept. report on Baltimore Police shows little respect for the Fourth Amendment.
Stop Government Promotion of Food Waste
Why do we put up with laws and regulations that contribute to the problem?
How Far a 'Freedom Friendly' City Has Strayed
Years ago, Anaheim gained notice for its freedom-friendly way of governing. Now, the city is pursuing the command, control and subsidize approach seen elsewhere
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Both Want to Restore Detroit's Glory Days with Failed Economic Policies
The Motor City of today shouldn't yearn for a horse-and-buggy of tomorrow.
Canadian University Student Convicted of Rape, But Was the Judge Biased Against Men?
Mustafa Ururyar's trial highlights a dilemma.
For Republicans, a Vote for Trump Is a Wasted Vote
Not voting for a conservative at all.
Lies Politicians Tell
Trump's supporters are convinced he'll shake up the system, but they ignore evidence that Trump is one more manipulative member of the rich political class.
Trump Trounces Clinton in the Lie Olympics
The Democrat's deceptions are tedious, while her opponent prevaricates with panache.
How Globalization Saved the American Middle Class
Conservatives recommending nationalism are dangerously wrong.
Trump Says Clinton is the Candidate of the Past—but His Ideas Are All Old News
The GOP candidate's economic plan comes down to vague tax cuts, deregulation, and unwinnable trade wars.
South African Ruling Party Suffers Worst Results Yet in Local Elections
The African National Congress has dominated since the end of apartheid.
Tell Donald Trump That Immigrants Are Making Michigan Great Again
Without new arrivals to this country, the state would be poorer and less populated.
'You're Fired' Is How Trump Says 'Change'
It's not the voters that Trump wants to fire; it's the politicians, bureaucrats, and coastal establishment elites.
Hillary Clinton's Protectionist Promises Would Do Serious Economic Damage
Renegotiating TPP would reduce its effectiveness.
When Is Daddy Coming Home?
How a peaceful pot grower got 15 years as a "career offender"
Dumped Cherries a Reminder of Awfulness of USDA Marketing Orders
Hurting farmers and consumers. Squeezing out competitors. Forcing production abroad. Causing food waste. What's not to love?
Documentary Delves Deeply into Hitchcock's Filmmaker Mind
A critical analysis every film buff should watch
The Nuclear War Over Climate Change
If global warming is a problem, it is idiotic for environmentalists to oppose nuclear power.
California Push for Coal Divestment Mostly About Politics
Insurance commish wants companies to "voluntarily" divest from coal
Trump Has Turned America Into a One-Party State
The real political tragedy of the Trump campaign.
Movie Review: Suicide Squad
Margot Robbie and Will Smith trapped in a droopy super-mess.
Higher Medicaid Expansion Costs Reveal Another Obamacare Design Flaw
The damage for taxpayers in this one simple underestimation error alone is roughly $20 billion.
Trump Is Wrong About NATO
Trump can't let himself acknowledge that our problem is not American weakness but American strength.
Licensing Rules Hold Back Hair Braiders and the Economy
Sixteen states require hair braiders to get cosmetology licenses, which cost hundreds to thousands of dollars and require at least 1,000 hours of training.
Do You Have a License to Braid That Hair?
Unnecessary state regulations add costly burdens with no real safety benefits.
