Isla Vista, California

Homeland security

Here's How Police Are Being Trained To Deal With Incels

The Department of Homeland Security is watching men who are mad they can’t get girlfriends.

Matthew Petti | 1.14.2025 3:17 PM

Policy

Obama Invites a Symbol of Emotion-Driven Gun Control to His SOTU Address

Citing horrific acts of violence to push policies that have nothing to do with them

Jacob Sullum | 1.20.2015 5:37 PM

Policy

New California Law Takes Away Second Amendment Rights Based on Flimsy Standards

Jacob Sullum | 10.1.2014 12:46 PM

Culture

Elliot Rodger's 'War on Women' and Toxic Gender Warfare

The Santa Barbara killer wasn't just a misogynist; he was a malignant narcissist.

Cathy Young | 5.29.2014 11:00 AM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Obama's Foreign Policy, Snowden's Spycraft, Jared Polis on Email Privacy, Adam Sandler's Cinematic Racism, Ferret Freedom, Videotaping Gun Sales, the Drone-Memo Switcheroo, Plus After-Show!

Matt Welch | 5.28.2014 8:15 PM

Policy

The New York Times Redefines Crazy As It Pitches New Gun Restrictions

Jacob Sullum | 5.28.2014 6:25 PM

Politics

Jacob Sullum on Gun Control, Mental Health, and the I.V. Massacre

Matt Welch | 5.28.2014 6:07 PM

Policy

WaPo Critic Blames Seth Rogen Movies for Isla Vista Killings

Robby Soave | 5.28.2014 11:15 AM

Policy

Elliot Rodger and Gun Control's False Promise

The Isla Vista massacre reveals the emptiness of the anti-gun lobby's "real solutions."

Jacob Sullum | 5.28.2014 7:00 AM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: Jacob Sullum on the I.V. Massacre, Thaddeus McCotter on Afghanistan, I.J.'s Robert McNamara on Eminent Domain Abuse, Kmele Foster on Reparations, Plus Sexy After-Show!

Matt Welch | 5.27.2014 8:29 PM

Policy

Does 'Mental Illness' Explain Elliot Rodger's Murder Spree?

Jacob Sullum | 5.27.2014 4:31 PM