Donald Trump
Which 3 Freedoms Will the Next President Restrict or Ban?
The list stops at three for the sake of brevity, but you can assume that Clinton and Trump both have more than enough doom to spare for other liberties.
Could Trump Lose the Way Gore Lost?
Electoral College math makes victory a challenge.
The Worst Part of Election 2016? Nothing Is Over on Tuesday, Nothing!
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump becomes president, American trust and confidence in government will keep dropping. And that's a big problem.
(No) Surprise! Bill Weld Endorses…Gary Johnson for President!
Forget Hillary, says Weld. Former New Mexico governor has "experience," "character" for the job.
The Go-To Reference for People Afraid of Mass Culture
And one of many go-to references for pundits trying to explain Trump
Seeing Trump on the Silver Screen
What A Face in the Crowd and Meet John Doe tell us about populism, pop culture, and fear.
The US Is Already Broke!: Economist (and Presidential Candidate) Laurence Kotlikoff
Says real national debt is north of $200 trillion and screwing younger Americans from now til Doomsday.
Election Focus on Food Policy Is Lacking
As the presidential race drags into the home stretch, food issues don't even rate as a blip on the polls.
Election 2016 and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change: New at Reason
Is joining the new universal climate accord irreversible?
Donald Trump Makes Me Proud To Be an American
There's something heartening about Trump's gross remarks about women, Muslims, and Mexicans: he remains a free man despite uttering them.
Weld's Bells and Other Late Campaign Hits: The New Fifth Column
Kmele talks race politics from Eastern Island, while Moynihan and Welch try to figure out what William Weld wrought
Did Libertarian Gary Johnson Totally Blow it in 2016? Or Will He Quintuple His Party's Best-Ever Finish?
And will he drag the LP across the 5 percent threshold on Election Day? Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and David Weigel talk it out.
Hillary Clinton Wants More Kids to Get Nothing Out of Early Childhood Education
Useless pre-K programs give politicians the warm-fuzzies but don't do much to help students, new study says.
Should Libertarians Vote For Trump? Nick Gillespie vs. Walter Block
The Loyola University economist calls Reason.com's editor-in-chief a "vile" and "nasty man."
Fred Flintstone Confesses: I Participated in a Genocide
The Flintstones weighs in on the election.
Trump's Immigrant Bashing Isn't Winning the GOP White Voters
It's just losing it Latinos and minorities
Why Clinton Cash: The Graphic Novel Topped the Charts and Got Millennials' Attention
Comics artist Brett Smith (Avengers, Hulk, Guardians of the Galaxy) says Hillary and Bill Clinton's corruption needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Should Libertarians Vote for Trump? Nick Gillespie Talks with Fox Business' Kennedy
And while we're at it, should libertarians vote for *anyone*? Tonight's show a preview of live debate in NYC on 11/1.
That Time NPR Said Gary Johnson's Economic Plan Was Best of the Bunch
In 2012, "Planet Money" put forward a six-plank "no-brainer economic platform" for growth and fairness. Johnson scored best on it - then and now.
Election 2016 Pits Crooked Hillary Against Saint Hillary
Crooked Hillary is the one that has been on front pages lately. But none of us are either entirely evil or entirely good, including Clinton-and Donald Trump.
Evan McMullin Gets His First Daily Newspaper Endorsement
Provo Daily Herald plumps for the native son. Meanwhile, Donald Trump now has more endorsements than Gary Johnson.
"America, You've Got Cancer": Brad Thor on Trump vs. Clinton
Two cures for what ails us, and no good prognosis.
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Should Libertarians Vote for Trump? Nick Gillespie Debates Walter Block on Nov. 1
Live debate at New York City's Soho Forum, will be livestreamed as well.
How Citizens United Protects a Mezcal Company's Right to Critcize Donald Trump
Corporations, free speech, and why "Donald eres un pendejo."
How Political Extremism Sways Presidential Elections and Public Policy
Models of American electoral behavior suggest that Clinton should lose, but worries about extremism may Trump
Does Political Extremism Pay or Penalize Presidential Candidates? New at Reason
Political science says that normally Clinton should lose, but Crazy Trump may up end model predictions
Democratic Lawmaker Calls for Boycott of Brewery for Supporting Trump
Maybe make better arguments instead of trying to punish people.
Conservatarian Novelist Brad Thor: ISIS Exemplifies Islam, Trump and Clinton are Terrible
The 'Foreign Agent' author flirts with a "Salman Rushdie moment," doubles down on his #NeverTrump, #NeverHillary stance, and explains how America has "cancer."
Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump: Who Will Be *Worse*? Is Gary Johnson a "Buffoon"? New Reason Podcast
Podcast: Election 2016, Americans should be proud of the free speech laws that gave rise to Donald Trump and how Tom Wolfe is "America's greatest living essayist."
Trump Effect? School Bullying Isn't Increasing, But Hillary Clinton Wants to Spend $500 Million Fighting It
Clinton and Co. blame Trump from a rise in bullying that may not even be happening.
'We Have Two Parties Right Now That Have Abandoned All Pretenses at Realism About Our $20 Trillion National Debt and About Our Entitlements'
Matt Welch assesses Hillary Clinton's absurd "I do not add a penny to the national debt" claim on Stossel
Trump Official Misuses Term 'Voter Suppression' and Media Headlines Are Happy to Run With It
It's the campaign's own fault, but outlets are feeding the 'rigging' complaint.
The Bottomless Ignorance of Donald Trump
His poor grasp of policy makes past leaders look brilliant by comparison.
Is There Time/Candidate Enough for Obamacare Implosion to Be a Factor in the Election?
Matt Welch discusses that plus Gary Johnson polling and collegiate Hallowween costumes on FBN's Kennedy tonight at 8 pm ET
Sean Hannity's Suggestion that "Journalism is DEAD IN AMERICA!" Is Slightly Exaggerated
A recent interview of Newt Gingrich by his "sex-obsessed" Fox News colleague Megyn Kelly shows that there's still a beating heart even in cable news.
Bill Weld Tells Republicans to Vote Against 'Unhinged' Donald Trump (UPDATED)
"This is not the time to cast a jocular or feel-good vote for a man whom you may have briefly found entertaining," says the Libertarian vice presidential nominee
The Ruling Class
The ruling class decide which ideas are acceptable, which scientific theories to believe, what speech is permitted.
Clinton's Constitutional Contempt
While Trump does not know what the Constitution says, his opponent doesn't care.
ABA Rejects Report on Trump's Frivolous Lawsuits, Fearing a Frivolous Lawsuit
The episode underscores the author's point about the speech-chilling impact of SLAPPs by thin-skinned rich people.
A Trump Voter Plays 'Black Jeopardy': Watch This Politically Incorrect, Weirdly Moving SNL Skit
People have more in common than their politics suggest.
Facebook Employees Wanted Trump Posts Removed as 'Hate Speech'
Social network loosening community standards for newsworthy events instead.
