The Real Nuclear Threat in the Middle East
Iran has never attacked another country, while Israel has attacked Arab neighbors several times.
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Why It's So Hard to Like Rand Paul
The 2016 presidential candidate's commitment to libertarian political philosophy only goes as far as his chosen views allow.
Indiana's RFRA: Religious Freedom or Freedom to Discriminate?
Indiana was effectively making discrimination based on sexual orientation lawful.
What the 'Zero Rating' Debate Reveals About Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality can work against developing nations
Keep Rand Paul Weird
Will the libertarian-leaning presidential candidate shed the differences that make him interesting?
Indiana's Revised RFRA Law Strikes the Worst Possible Balance
The threat of a corporate boycott has sacrificed religious liberties without protecting gays
How Rand Paul and Ted Cruz Are Shaking Up the GOP Presidential Nomination Process
Politics has become more democratized and that's a great thing.
Dynamism and Durability Are Great Features of Capitalism
A lesson in basic economics courtesy of an old Toyota.
The Energy Market Faces Creative Destruction
As more people get their power via solar, public utilities are threatened because the cost of the old energy system will fall on a diminishing number of people
Scotland: The Most Nannying of Europe's Nanny States
Forget a blue-painted Mel Gibson yelling "freedom!" Now it's all about the mandatory salad bar.
Obama Frees Drug War Prisoners
Stepping up his commutations, the president begins to make up for lost time.
Iran and the Recurrent Fear of Arms Control
The question is not whether the agreement works miracles to soften the hearts of the Iranian rulers.
A Libertarian Theory of Property Rights
Libertarians hold that taking or using someone's resource without their consent constitutes initiation of aggression.
The Supreme Court Must Rule on Mandatory GMO Labelling
Congress, the states, and courts all vie to decide the future of GMO labeling.
What Evidence Would Persuade You That Man-Made Climate Change Is Real?
Scientific evidence does not mandate any particular policy.
Furious 7 Is Fast Cars, Bikinis, and Non-Stop Fun
Vin Diesel is back behind the wheel in a pretty terrific sequel.
California Tax Hike Touted as Landmark Tax Reform
Senator uses futuristic lingo to push old ideas: taxing and spending
Stop Pretending to Be Offended by Everything
The problem with prefabricated outrage is that it crowds out legitimate grievances.
An Old New Way To Stop AIDS
When invited to trade filthy used needles for sterile new ones, drug users often take the safer route.
American Foreign Policy Only Puts Us In More Danger
We would be safer from terrorism without the U.S. government.
Indiana, Religious Freedom, and the Constitution
Indiana is free to look the other way in the face of discrimination based on sexual orientation. But they are not free to encourage it or to make it lawful.
Courts Let Cops Get Away With Murder
The police can break into your home unlawfully and shoot you dead, and nobody is at fault for that except you.
How RFRA Became Controversial
Disputes about birth control and gay marriage undermine bipartisan support for religious freedom.
Why Can't We Call the UVA Case a Hoax?
Evidence of how extreme and irrational "rape culture" dogma has become
The Misguided Cruzade for Total Border Control
The Texas senator's fencing plans will impose a hefty cost on Americans
The Shortcomings and Failings of Chuck Schumer
The Democrats should look elsewhere for a new Senate leader.
The Afghan Quagmire. When Will It End?
It was George W. Bush's war, but 75 percent of the U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan have died under Obama.
Congress Considers Limiting Pot Prohibition
A bipartisan bill would legalize medical marijuana in states that allow it.
For Libertarians, There Is Only One Fundamental Right
All further "rights" are simply applications of our basic right not to be aggressed against.
How Would-Be Republican Presidential Candidates Score on Science
Pass, fail, or pander on the issues?
California Bill Makes Clear: You Can Photograph Cops
Police often wrongly claim that photography equals 'obstruction'
Movie Reviews: While We're Young Might Be Baumbach's Best Yet, Get Hard Is Funny But Forgettable
Ben Stiller and Adam Driver in dueling generations. Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart in a familiar comedy raunch-fest.
Even if God Didn't Give Us the Constitution, We Should Act Like He Did
If politicians treated the Constitution as if it were handed down from heaven rather than a pliable set of guidelines, the U.S. would be a better place.
Elton John vs. Dolce & Gabbana: Should You Boycott Anti-Gay-Adoption Businesses?
The famous fashion designers are gay but oustpoken critics of gay parents and IVF children.
2016: House of Bush vs. the Westchester Hillbillies?
And in that case is there a silver lining for libertarians?
Ted Cruz's New Campaign Slogan: "Jesus loves you, but I'm his favorite."
Why catering to the Born-Again GOP is a losing strategy
Why Mandatory Voting Is a Bad Idea
Freedom means the right to ignore the state and live peacefully.
The State Is Spying on You Right Now. Where's the Outrage?
Government spying is so common today that it is almost the new normal. Yet government spying is not normal to the Constitution.
Virginia's Out of Control Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
It's time to rein in this abusive state agency.
Ted Cruz Is Right About Taxes
The Internal Revenue Code's headache-inducing complexity is a scandal.
The President Stops Laughing About Pot
Obama's shifting marijuana views reflect changes in public opinion.
