Barack Obama

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Wealth Creation Is Not the Enemy

Obama's critique of Romney's work in private equity betrays a misunderstanding of capitalism.

Jacob Sullum | 5.30.2012 7:00 AM

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White House "Explains" the Difference Between Bain's Failures and Solyndra's

Scott Shackford | 5.29.2012 7:30 PM

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Can Romney Make Solyndra a Campaign Issue?

Scott Shackford | 5.29.2012 4:32 PM

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Is Ron Paul the Best Hope for Progressives?

The Texas congressman is more conservative than Romney, but he's also more progressive than Obama.

Brian Doherty | 5.25.2012 4:30 PM

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But What Does Every Black Celebrity in America Think About Gay Marriage?

Scott Shackford | 5.25.2012 4:00 PM

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Nidal Hasan Was Not A Terrorist For Purple Hearts Purposes, But Was for Kill List Purposes

Ed Krayewski | 5.25.2012 10:50 AM

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New Poll: Obama Leads Romney In Wisconsin, But Gary Johnson Could Impact the Race

Emily Ekins | 5.24.2012 2:00 PM

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New Poll: Obama Leads Romney In Wisconsin, But Gary Johnson Could Impact the Race

Emily Ekins | 5.24.2012 2:00 PM

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Why Didn't Greek and European Leaders Think About the Inevitable Greek Exit From the Euro Until Three Weeks Ago?

Matt Welch | 5.24.2012 1:17 PM

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Breitbart.com Finds Unretouched J.Lo-as-Selena Poster

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.24.2012 1:15 PM

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Liberal Christianists Pit Luke Against Leviticus

Obama has his TelePrompTer permanently programmed to seek God's blessing for America in every speech.

Terry Michael | 5.24.2012 1:00 PM

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How Long Can Obama Continue Supporting a Federalist Approach to Gay Marriage?

Jacob Sullum | 5.24.2012 12:45 PM

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The Advantages of Accidental Job Creation

Jacob Sullum | 5.23.2012 12:00 PM

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Peter Orszag's Secret Service Recovery Plan: "Stimulate Now," Pay Later

Nick Gillespie | 5.23.2012 10:12 AM

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Protest Votes Embarrass Obama in Arkansas, Kentucky

Jesse Walker | 5.23.2012 9:09 AM

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Will This Election Be About Mormon Massacres and Obama's SAT scores?

Nick Gillespie | 5.23.2012 9:08 AM

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"They think of someone they knew… who has been deported," Democrats May Lose Latino, Immigrant Voters

Ed Krayewski | 5.22.2012 5:31 PM

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Reason Writers on The Alyona Show: Matt Welch Talks Cory Booker, Peter Thiel, and Big Government's Mutual Attraction With Lobbyists

Reason Staff | 5.22.2012 11:13 AM

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Penn Jillette, on Obama Locking Up People for Doing the Same Drugs He Did: "It's not a goddamn joke!"

Matt Welch | 5.21.2012 3:14 PM

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Cory Booker Goes Through the Looking Glass: The 12-Hour, 180-Degree "Evolution" Away From Common Sense

Ed Krayewski | 5.21.2012 10:37 AM

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Matt Welch Talks SuperPAC/Rev. Wright Politics on MSNBC, Chuck Schumer's Disgusting Ex-PATRIOT Act on Fox Business News

Matt Welch | 5.20.2012 9:05 AM

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General Theory Explains Obama Book Catalogue, Hawaii Birth Certificate, and Cherokee Elizabeth Warren

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.19.2012 5:22 PM

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Chester Arthur and the Original Birther Conspiracy

Ed Krayewski | 5.19.2012 2:30 PM

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Arizona Secretary of State Asks Hawaii to Verify President Obama's Birth, Hawaii Asks Arizona Secretary of State to Verify Himself

Ed Krayewski | 5.18.2012 7:05 PM

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About the Book Agency Entry Saying Obama Was Born in Kenya…

Nick Gillespie | 5.18.2012 9:01 AM

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While Rep. Justin Amash Pushes His Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, A Judge Has Temporarily Blocked Portions of the NDAA on First and Fifth Amendment Grounds

Lucy Steigerwald | 5.17.2012 11:00 PM

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Republicans Vitter, Murkowski Demand More Stimulus

Tim Cavanaugh | 5.16.2012 9:12 PM

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When Will Obama Evolve on the Drug War?

Much is made of how Obama's position on same-sex marriage has "evolved." One hopes his position on the "war on drugs" is also evolving.

Sheldon Richman | 5.16.2012 1:30 PM

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Obama Bio-bombs Presidential History on White House Website

Scott Shackford | 5.16.2012 12:24 PM

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JPMorgan Proves We Don't Need More Regulation

Unlike our friends in Washington, JPMorgan Chase paid a price for its bad choices.

David Harsanyi | 5.16.2012 12:00 PM

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Obama Struggles, Sort Of, In the Arkansas Primary

Jesse Walker | 5.16.2012 10:49 AM

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Romney's Gay Marriage Challenge

What does he mean by "domestic partnership"?

Jacob Sullum | 5.16.2012 7:00 AM

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5 TV Shows for Today's Great Recession

From zombies attacks to scheming bar owners, these shows reflect today's climate of fear and loathing

Ed Krayewski | 5.15.2012 5:00 PM

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Sullivan Goes Gay Collectivist with Obama Love

Scott Shackford | 5.15.2012 2:31 PM

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The Most Open and Transparent Administration in History Confiscates Cell Phones Before Fundraising Dinner

Mike Riggs | 5.15.2012 9:03 AM

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How a Poster Boy for Commutation Falls Through the Cracks

Jacob Sullum | 5.14.2012 1:39 PM

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And On This Week's Ludicrous Newsweek Cover…

Jesse Walker | 5.14.2012 8:55 AM

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Former Polish President "Evolves" on Drug Policy, Doesn't Apologize For His Awful Drug Law

Ed Krayewski | 5.11.2012 2:46 PM

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Will Gay Rights Turn Out to Be Obama's Biggest Legacy?

Damon Root | 5.11.2012 1:03 PM

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Is Romney Vulnerable on Gay Marriage?

Jacob Sullum | 5.11.2012 12:40 PM

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Beach Boy Bruce Johnston Calls Obama (and Romney) an "Asshole"

Matt Welch | 5.11.2012 11:31 AM

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Thank the Influence of Money in Politics for President Obama's Gay Marriage "Evolution"

Ed Krayewski | 5.10.2012 7:11 PM

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Tim Cavanaugh on PJTV Talking Romney, Unemployment and Krugman: Updated with Kelly Thomas Palaver

Reason Staff | 5.10.2012 5:09 PM

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Gay 'Marriage' vs. 'Civil Unions': What's in a Name?

Jacob Sullum | 5.10.2012 12:43 PM

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The Strength of a Movement Is More Important Than the Warmth of a President's Heart

Jesse Walker | 5.10.2012 9:56 AM

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Moderates Only Look Dead

The center, contrary to what you might conclude, is not vanishing.

Steve Chapman | 5.10.2012 7:00 AM

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The Approximate Retail Value of Dining With the President? $4,800.

Peter Suderman | 5.9.2012 4:48 PM

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The Technocratic Mind

A hagiography of the Obama administration's most powerful wonks reveals more than it intends.

Peter Suderman | 5.9.2012 4:00 PM