Liberalism
It's Hard to Gross Out a Libertarian: Jonathan Haidt on How Our Tolerance for Disgust Determines Our Politics
The NYU psychologist on sex and the culture war
Beyond the Limits of the Constitution
A leading liberal law professor abandons the Constitution in the name of understanding it.
Survey Suggests Yes, Liberals Tend to Be Hypocrites on Obama Policies
"Obama cue" affects support on issues ranging from the president's kill list to healthcare.
Would Hayek Have Approved Obamacare?
George Mason's Erik Angner on the libertarian economist's mostly unacknowledged support for redistribution.
Progressive Failure Is On Full Display in California
Don't follow the disastrous example set by the Golden State.
How to "Spin" Conservatives Into Worrying About the Environment
Make them feel disgust, say researchers.
Matt Damon Gives Up on Politics: The Game is Rigged
Nevertheless, voted for Obama because the potential Supreme Court picks were worth it
3 Issues Team Blue Can Resume Caring About Now That They've Re-elected Obama
Now that the election is over, it's time for liberals to start worrying about Obama's misdeeds again.
Study Shows Smart Liberals, Conservatives, and Libertarians Are Easiest to Fool
We reason to persuade, not to find truth.
Liberals Still Love John Roberts for His Obamacare Ruling
Hailed by liberal press as "Brave Thinker" and "American of the Year."
Is the Left Preparing to Target President Obama? Maybe?
From drone wars to the assault on civil liberties to the strengthening of the corporatist state, Obama leaves much to be desired
San Francisco's Darkest Hours
The founder of Salon takes a fascinating tour of the Golden Gate City, 1967-82.
Individualism, Collectivism, and Other Murky Labels
Understanding the difference between true and false individualism
Classical Liberalism vs. Modern Liberalism
What's the best way to secure everyone's mastery over his or her own destiny?
Even If You Think Obamney Is a Centrist Sellout, You Should Vote for Him to Keep That Dangerous Extremist Obamney Out of Office
If you can't please the base, you can still scare them.
Frederick Douglass, Classical Liberal
A fresh look at the political evolution of a great American
The Nation's Broad Definition of "Islamophobia"
As Islam navigates shoals of extremism, the left lumps legitimate criticism with bigotry.
Why State Solutions Always Lead to New State Solutions
If you want progress, stop cleaning up after the elephants (and donkeys).
Top 10 Weirdest Moments from the Wisconsin Recall
From face slaps to judicial chokeholds, the Wisconsin gubernatorial battle had it all.
Is There Really a War on Women?
Gender-based political correctness is all too common on both the left and the right.
Nicholas Kristof's Bogus Anti-Beer Crusade
The New York Times columnist launches a sloppy attack against Anheuser-Busch based on beer sales to South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation.
Liberal Intolerance and the Firing of Naomi Schaefer Riley
Left-wing academics silence a critic.