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Media

The Press Idolizes Politicians. Instead, It Needs To Hold Them Accountable.

Newspapers deserve a great deal of credit for the expansion of freedom over the past 200 years. But the media have lost credibility.

Ira Stoll | 10.17.2022 5:10 PM

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Free Speech

London Libel Lawsuits Punish Truth Tellers

The U.S. shouldn't import British defamation law, no matter how much Donald Trump would like to.

Jacob Sullum | 8.13.2022 6:00 AM

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Music

The Kinks vs. the People in Grey

Happy 50th birthday to Muswell Hillbillies, a concept album about nostalgia, conformity, and the evils of urban renewal programs.

Jesse Walker | 10.31.2021 6:00 AM

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Coronavirus

The UK Beat COVID-19, But Can It Beat Lockdowns?

Even with coronavirus deaths at a trickle, Prime Minister Boris Johnson won’t rule out more lockdowns.

Robert Jackman | 7.23.2021 1:30 PM

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Coronavirus

How Britain Lost the Lockdown Battle

Even though COVID-19 spread is low, Brits love their lockdown.

Robert Jackman | 3.19.2021 6:00 AM

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NIMBY

London NIMBYs and YIMBYs Unite To Build More Housing

Could allowing blocks to upzone themselves end the most intractable feud in urban development?

John Myers | 3.17.2021 10:45 AM

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London

London To Require GPS Trackers for Certain Residents Convicted of 'Knife Possession'

The latest in London Mayor Sadiq Khan's war on knife ownership.

Joe Setyon | 2.11.2019 3:45 PM

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London

Cars Could Be the Latest Instrument of Assault to Be Banned in London

London already has restrictive gun and knife controls. Could cars be next?

Joe Setyon | 8.15.2018 5:15 PM

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Public transportation

London's Bicyclists Have a Diversity Problem, City Officials Say

The attempt to boost minority cycling rates is more about paternalistic nitpicking than social justice.

Christian Britschgi | 5.31.2018 5:00 PM

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Gun Control

British Politicians Declare War on Knives

Having failed to thwart crime with gun bans, British officials now want to restrict what may be the most useful tool ever invented.

J.D. Tuccille | 4.24.2018 8:05 AM

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London

Now They're Coming for People's Knives. No, Really.

London's got a homicide problem, but leaders insist it's being caused by the tools.

A. Barton Hinkle | 4.11.2018 12:00 PM

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London Mayor Launches Knife Control Campaign

London's murder numbers now exceed New York's. But the new murders teach old lessons: Drug wars are bad and weapon laws don't stop crime.

Brian Doherty | 4.9.2018 3:45 PM

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Advertising

London Protects Its Citizens From Onslaught of Beautiful People

Saving young folks from hurt feelings warrants wide-scale censorship efforts in London.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 6.14.2016 2:45 PM

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The End of Doom

Ronald Bailey at the House of Lords on The End of Doom

The Global Warming Policy Foundation interviews me about the book too.

Ronald Bailey | 12.9.2015 12:10 PM

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Culture

CNN Can't Tell the Difference Between Arabic, Dildos

Is ISIS infiltrating The Gays? A CNN exclusive!

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 6.29.2015 11:40 AM

Culture

Apollo Theater Ceiling Collapses in London

76 injuries

Reason Staff | 12.20.2013 8:10 AM

Policy

London Police Using "Super Recognizers" To Catch Criminals

Really good with faces

Reason Staff | 9.27.2013 12:50 PM

World

Get off the Bus

Charles Oliver | 8.13.2013 6:00 AM

World

Brickbat: Get off the Bus

Charles Oliver | 8.13.2013 6:00 AM

World

Riot Police Raid Headquarters of Anti-G8 Protest Group in London

Former police station

Reason Staff | 6.11.2013 2:04 PM

World

Six Arrested in London Protest Ahead of G-8

In the West End shopping district

Reason Staff | 6.11.2013 12:28 PM

Economics

Half of New-Home Buyers in London Are From Abroad

Thanks in part to its reputation as a safe haven for wealth

Reason Staff | 5.10.2013 7:40 AM

Civil Liberties

Filmmakers Challenge Restrictions on Recording Police in London

After being subject to a stop and frisk in the tube

Reason Staff | 5.8.2013 8:36 AM

War on Drugs

London Police Chief Wants All Workers Drug Tested

Geez Louise

Reason Staff | 1.30.2013 11:40 AM

Economics

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Could Move to London

To set up equity fund, and avoid high taxes

Reason Staff | 1.22.2013 8:44 AM

Civil Liberties

Ambassador: Assange Has Lung Infection

Requires constant medical attention while trapped in Ecuadorean Embassy in London

Reason Staff | 11.28.2012 8:00 PM

Civil Liberties

London Noise Curfew Cuts Rolling Stones Encore Performance

Their first concert in five years didn't end with "Satisfaction" because of an 11pm curfew set by the city

Reason Staff | 11.26.2012 12:52 PM

Politics

London's "Living Wage" May Be Illegal

E.U regulations coud be an issue

Reason Staff | 11.5.2012 2:20 PM

Policy

Sandy Hits FTSE 100

Storm has already closed the U.S. stockmarket

Reason Staff | 10.29.2012 8:36 AM

World

Islamist Protests at U.S. Embassy in London

Any reason to hate

Reason Staff | 9.14.2012 2:03 PM

Policy

More Than 2,500 Foreign Students at London University Face Deportation

Immigration officials revoked the college's license

Reason Staff | 8.30.2012 7:10 PM

Culture

The 5 Worst Olympic Mascots

From morbidly obese beavers to walking penises, these icons should be banned for life.

Nick Gillespie | 8.10.2012 10:30 AM

Politics

Just Imagine What Michael Phelps Might Have Done If He Hadn't Smoked Pot?

Nick Gillespie | 8.5.2012 3:16 PM

Civil Liberties

2012 London Olympics Most Totalitarian?

From getting reporters suspended on Twitter to banning the sale of non-McDonald's French fries, the IOC is making a case for the superlative.

Reason Staff | 7.31.2012 12:48 PM

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