Bess Byers, Author at Reason.com

Ornaments and greenery are seen around "Holiday Gift Guide" | Illustration: Lex Villena; Midjourney

The 2024 Gift Guide for Freedom Lovers

From art to vice to games and maybe a little magic, Reason's staff is here to help you with your gift giving.

Billy Binion, Fiona Harrigan, Jeff Luse, Kelvey Vander Hart, J.D. Tuccille, Adam Sullivan, Ian Keyser, Justin Zuckerman, Christian Britschgi, Adani Samat, Bekah Congdon, Zach Weissmueller, Jack Nicastro, Regan Taylor, Cody Huff, Eric Boehm, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Natalie Dowzicky, Danielle Thompson, Matthew Petti, Jason Russell, Emma Camp, Veronique de Rugy, Ronald Bailey, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Peter Suderman, Brian Doherty, César Báez, Hunt Beaty, Jacob Sullum, Bess Byers, and John Carter | 11.28.2024 10:32 AM

The Statue of Liberty is seen next to mistletoe | Illustration: Lex Villena

Christmas

This Year's Libertarian Gift Guide: 23 Ideas for 2023

In today's innovative economy, there's no excuse for sending a gift card. The staff at Reason is here with some inspiration.

Billy Binion, Matt Welch, Eric Boehm, Emma Camp, Alyssa Martinez, Fiona Harrigan, J.D. Tuccille, C.J. Ciaramella, Kelvey Vander Hart, Adam Sullivan, Jacob Sullum, Veronique de Rugy, Katarina Hall, John Carter, Bess Byers, Jason Russell, Peter Suderman, Regan Taylor, Natalie Dowzicky, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Brian Doherty, Christian Britschgi, and Joe Lancaster | 12.11.2023 5:00 PM

Israel

What Happens Next in the Israel-Hamas War?

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook at 1p.m. Eastern this Thursday for a discussion about the Hamas attack on Israel with terrorism scholar Max Abrahms.

Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe | 10.11.2023 11:32 AM

Sex

Is There Too Much Porn?

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook at 1 p.m. Eastern this Thursday for a discussion with Aella about the escalating government crackdown on online porn, the sexual revolution, and sex work.

Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe | 10.4.2023 4:05 PM

Supreme Court

Did the Supreme Court Roll Back Gay Rights and Civil Rights?

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a live discussion of the Court's recent rulings on affirmative action and same-sex wedding services.

Nick Gillespie | 7.5.2023 3:15 PM

Donald Trump

Should Trump Go to Prison?

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion of the Trump indictment with constitutional lawyer Clark Neily.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 6.14.2023 11:14 AM

Election 2024

Dave Rubin's Case for DeSantis

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook at 1:25 p.m. Eastern for a discussion with Dave Rubin about Gov. Ron DeSantis' entry into the 2024 presidential race.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 5.31.2023 11:27 AM

Fertility rates

Can Governments Increase Birthrates? Should They?

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion about the limits of population control with Elizabeth Nolan Brown and Scott Winship.

Nick Gillespie | 5.17.2023 12:57 PM

Disinformation

How 'Disinformation' Became Public Enemy No. 1

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a discussion of Jacob Siegel's broadside against the "counter-disinformation complex" in Tablet magazine.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 5.3.2023 11:58 AM

Public schools

Why Do Public Schools Suck and What Should We Do About Them? Live With Corey DeAngelis and Connor Boyack

Join Reason on YouTube and Facebook on Thursday at 1 p.m. Eastern for a live discussion with the authors of Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools Are Failing Today's Students

Nick Gillespie | 4.19.2023 11:43 AM