Surrendering a Birthright
Ending citizenship by birth would be a terrible idea.
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Trump's Trade Snake Oil
How exactly will high import taxes help "make America great" again?
California Ready for End to Pot Prohibition
State officials are charting the regulatory and tax framework for a coming marijuana boom
Public Morals Approaches Vice Squad Drama with Authenticity in Mind
Ed Burns' new TNT show avoids Hollywood-style excesses.
New California Law Upholds Public Right to Record
Will major civil liberties measure change the way California police behave?
The Beginning of the End of Religious Freedom
Compelling bakers to bake cakes part of a broader drive to limit faith-based decisions by private businesses.
Movie Review: American Ultra
Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart in a muddled secret-agent comedy.
The Federal Reserve is Not Your Friend
Fed policies disproportionately favor wealth.
U.S.-Israel Conflicts of Interest Now Impossible to Ignore
Iran should be thanked for this valuable service.
Are Democrats Really Socialists?
They've always had significant differences in some policies.
Remembering the Life and Honoring the Legacy of Whitney Ball
A stronger civil society makes life better for everyone.
Hillary Clinton Continues to Change Her Story
Her explanations remind one of Bill's word-splitting playbook.
Virginia Redistricting Drama Gets Three Out of Four Stars
The partisan fight over how to redistrict resembles a play in one act, starring deliciously wicked Republicans and Democrats.
Make Him Bake Cake?
Compelling participation in gay wedding celebrations turns the oppressed into the oppressors.
The Death of Pro-Choice Republicans
The GOP once prided itself on being the big-tent party on abortion that - unlike Democratic fanatics - didn't have a litmus test on its candidates.
When Rules Multiply, the World Needs Rule Breakers
Breaking the rules can lead to innovations.
Bomb Threat Disrupts SPJ Airplay #GamerGate Debate
Event at SPJ conference on one year anniversary of GamerGate continued despite the threat.
Can Even the President Reverse the Destructive Trend Toward Occupational Licensing?
Restrictions on entering trades and professions are so bad that even the White House acknowledges the damage they do.
Where's the Debate on Monetary Policy?
Republican candidates appear to be ignoring the topic.
D.C. Running Out of Other People's Money If It Doesn't Change Its Ways
Advocates of unlimited spending like to portray their proposals as a boon to the American people. But they are helping some by hurting others.
The Last Consolation of Jefferson Davis
A few years ago, Congress pardoned the Confederate president but his statues and namesakes may be starting to come down.
Show Me a Hero: Fear and Loathing in Yonkers
Public housing politics takes center stage in David Simon's new HBO miniseries.
Next Time Government Gives You Dietary Advice, Consider Doing the Opposite
From scares over skipping breakfast to too much salt, the government's been wrong a lot.
Federal Court Puts Limits on Cellphone Tracking
Privacy advocates gain key victories in high-profile battle
Movie Review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in a boneheaded sub-Bond caper.
Federal Agencies Fight for Warrantless Access to Emails
Why won't Obama put an end to government snooping?
Chris Christie Versus Rand Paul
Among the current presidential candidates, only Paul has advocated for fidelity to the Constitution.
Stomping on Free Speech in Virginia
Local officials in Buchanan, and elsewhere, use regulations to shut their critics, and victims, up.
Chris Christie's Fearmongering Argument Against Privacy
His clash with Rand Paul reflects the clash between the GOP's authoritarian and libertarian tendencies.
The Economics of Software-Vulnerability Sales: Can the Feds Encourage 'Pro-Social' Hacking?
The question for cybersecurity-minded lawmakers should not be how to control the zero-day market but how to encourage more "white hat" trades and fewer destructive ones.
The Schumers Need to Rework Their Tired Gun Control Routine
Chuck Schumer and Amy Schumer employ the same old anti-gun rhetoric.
Surprising Similarities Between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
On the issues, there's more overlap between the two 2016 presidential candidates than you might expect.
'U.S. Sentences Are Vastly, Shockingly Longer Than Just About Anywhere Else'
Congress should listen to Alex Kozinski and ignore federal prosecutors.
University of California System Spending Big Money on Salary Boosts
Nothing new here: Officials spend extra taxes on themselves.
Thrill Factor: Why Scary Amusement Park Rides Don't Kill Us
If you're getting the idea that Thrill Factor is good sanguinary fun, you're absolutely right.
Movie Reviews: Fantastic Four and The Diary of a Teenage Girl
Miles Teller in a superhero flameout, Kristen Wiig and Alexander Skarsgård backing up a bright new star.
Chris Christie: Not Just a Memory
The New Jersey governor's role in the primary has been usurped by other candidates.
How the Federal Government Betrayed Millennials
Bad economic policies hurt young Americans the most.
College Codes Make 'Color Blindness' a Microaggression
The worst thing about college speech codes is how they incite hyper racial consciousness.
Saving Our Way into the Poorhouse
Government claims its spending programs save money, but it keeps spending more money
Biden's Blundering vs. Clinton's Confusion
Which candidate has a more embarrassing record of gaffes and misstatements?
Gun Control Lies
In New York City, you can't even wield a fake gun on TV... unless you're making anti-gun propaganda.
