Listen to the Libertarians
Gary Johnson's refreshing perspective should be included in the presidential debates.
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Brexit a Victory for Xenophobia? Not So Fast.
It was perfectly possible for voters in the UK to vote to leave the EU to engage with the world without being pushed around by meddlesome bureaucrats.
Brexit is an Opportunity For Britain to Return its Classical Liberal Roots
How the U.K. can escape E.U. regulations and protectionism.
Barack Obama, Venture Capitalist?
"The conversations I have with Silicon Valley and with venture capital pull together my interests ... in a way I find really satisfying," the president said.
Elitist Rage With the Pro-Brexit Masses Echoes Longstanding British Suspicion of Democracy
Reptiles, insects, shit flowing from the busted sewer of bad ideas-this is how the media elite views the minds and actions of Brexit voters.
Sacrifice Civil Liberties? You First
Both sides want to chip away at your civil liberties, even if sometimes they argue about it.
Libertarians for Drug Prohibition?
Except for marijuana, Gary Johnson wants to "keep the drugs illegal."
Justice and Freddie Gray
Prosecution isn't necessarily the best tool for appeasing anger.
New York's Latest Anti-Airbnb Effort Could Violate First Amendment
Effort targets advertising since renting your place out for under 30 days is already illegal.
Unless a Federal Court Acts Fast, Vermont's GMO Labeling Law Will Wreak Havoc on the Nation's Food Supply Next Week
It's set to take effect next week and will cost food companies for no good reason.
Movie Reviews: The Neon Demon and The Shallows
Elle Fanning in a bad art movie, Blake Lively versus a very bad shark.
Lavish Pension Hikes True Cause of Growing Liabilities
Orange County report paints a bleak, but unsurprising picture
Democrats: We Will Overcome the Constitution
Democrats use civil rights era tactics to curtain civil rights
How America's Counter-Terrorism Model Is Making American Less Safe and Free
The Orlando massacre shows the folly of fighting a decentralized terrorism model with centralization.
Americans Should Welcome a Brexit
Britain leaving the EU isn't a choice for isolationism, it's a chance to embrace the world.
Confessions of an Ex-Prosecutor
Culture and law conspire to make prosecutors hostile to constitutional rights.
Clinton's Running Mate Will Reveal a Lot About Her
Will her choice be guided more by experience or political considerations?
'No Fly, No Buy' Means No Freedom
If the government can take away our natural rights to travel and self-defense, can other fundamental rights be far behind?
Reduce the Hurdles to Private Investment in Infrastructure
"How do you know macroeconomists have a sense of humor? They use decimal points."
The Brexit Vote is a Referendum on the European Union's Thousands of Stifling Regulations
Stay or go, however, the UK's own regulatory burdens won't go away.
Virginia Keeps Third Parties at the Bottom of the Ballot
Court dismissed a challenge from a former Libertarian gubernatorial nominee
The Useful Illogic of 'Assault Weapon' Bans
Their arbitrariness lets them pass constitutional muster while paving the way for broader gun control
The European Union: Separating Myth from Reality
Despite its self-congratulations, the EU is not responsible for 60 years of peace and prosperity in Europe.
What Will Gun Controllers Do When Americans Ignore an 'Assault Weapons' Ban?
Prohibitions have a long history of stumbling over people's unwillingness to obey. This time won't be any different.
Can Urbit Reboot Computing?
Urbit seeks to distill computing into its lightest and purest possible form, leaving the user in control of more processes than previously afforded.
How Trump and Bezos Can Bury the Hatchet
If Donald Trump is the dealmaker he touts himself as, he'll make public peace with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Here's why.
No Such Thing As a Perfect Route for a Gas Pipeline
If America wants to wean off coal, it needs natural gas, and the pipelines that carry it.
Teenagers Smoke Less As They Vape More
The CDC's own data belie its warnings that e-cigarettes are a gateway to the real thing.
After Orlando, Irrelevant Solutions Dominate Discussion
Violence leads to parade of bad or useless policy proposals.
Climate Change Prediction Fail?
What did 'climate hero' James Hansen actually predict back in 1986?
California Lawmakers Mobilize to Weaken Transparency Initiative
A transparency bill that would require 72 hours for review of legislation before its voted on is meeting a lot of resistance.
Job-Killing Red Tape for Thee, Not for Me
Congress refuses to comply with rules it makes for everyone else.
How Not to Fight Islamic Terrorism
Overseas attacks haven't worked, and pursuing more of them will only make things worse at home.
Why People Vote for Trump
Some are drawn to the appeal of what he says, not the substance.
In Defense of Self-Defense
The modern-day massacres are proof beyond a doubt that the government cannot protect us.
Katherine Mangu-Ward Named Editor-in-Chief of Reason
Matt Welch becomes editor-at-large
Why 'I'm Not As Bad As the Other Two' Won't Work for Gary Johnson
That is not moderation, it is a cop out.
Cheer Up, Libertarians! 2016 Isn't All Bad News
The presidential election is awful-but there are signs of hope for American politics.
My Lunch With Hillary
Arguing over regulations that keep poor people from improving their situations
Don't Disarm Suspected Terrorists
Americans should not lose their Second Amendment rights without due process.
