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Nanny of the Month

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Nanny of the Month

What's the Deal with Nanny Statists?

Jerry Seinfeld's lemonade stand meets the long arm of the law in the final edition of Nanny of the Month.

Anthony Fisher | 9.5.2015 7:00 PM

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Reasontv

Cops Shutdown Jerry Seinfeld; What's Up with Lemonade Stands? (Nanny of the Month, Aug '15)

Ted Balaker | 8.31.2015 1:24 PM

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Politics

Indoor Smoking Ban Halts Scientific Research on Smoking (Nanny of the Month, June 2015)

This month's Nanny of the Month award goes to the Garden State for its anti-smoking zealotry.

Ted Balaker | 7.2.2015 12:22 PM

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Politics

Sen. Feinstein's Office Objects to 'Nanny of the Month' Depiction

Questions over how burdensome new regulations would be for small soap makers.

Ted Balaker | 6.5.2015 5:10 PM

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Politics

Advance Your Political Career by Hassling Small Soap Makers! (Nanny of the Month, May '15)

Ted Balaker | 6.2.2015 10:51 AM

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Policy

Gov. Brown's Water Plan: Hose Little Guys, Shower Cronies (Nanny of the Month, April '15)

Ted Balaker | 4.29.2015 10:04 AM

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Policy

Could There be a Worse Time for a "Don't Film Cops" Bill? (Nanny of the Month, March '15)

Ted Balaker | 3.31.2015 9:44 AM

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Culture

Montana's Yoga Pants Ban is a Joke (or is it?) Nanny of the Month (Feb '15)

Ted Balaker | 3.4.2015 10:19 AM

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Politics

VID: Sledding Bans Have Spread to Capitol Hill

Sledding bans are all the rage. Who knows if they actually work.

Ted Balaker and Justin Monticello | 2.21.2015 10:30 AM

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Politics

Sledding Bans Spread; Who Knows if They Actually Work (Nanny of the Month, Jan '15)

Ted Balaker | 2.2.2015 11:30 AM

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Policy

Cop's Obama Rant Embarrasses Officials, Spurs 2014 Nanny of the Year Win

Ted Balaker | 1.3.2015 7:00 PM

Policy

Cop's Obama Rant Embarrasses Officials, Spurs 2014 Nanny of the Year Win

Ted Balaker | 12.29.2014 9:36 AM

Politics

Is It Time to Ban Catcalling? (Nanny of the Month, Nov. 2014)

Ted Balaker | 12.1.2014 10:19 AM

Politics

Town Bans Body Odor; Cops Decide Who Smells Illegal (Nanny of the Month 10-'14)

Ted Balaker | 11.4.2014 11:50 AM

Policy

Town Wants to Ban Cameras After Cop's Obama Rant Goes Viral

Nanny of the Month, Sept. 2014

Ted Balaker | 9.30.2014 10:34 AM

Nanny of the Month

WATCH: Boogie Board Ban, Parking App Prohibition, and Old Sunscreen Labeling (Nanny of the Month, 8-14)

Ted Balaker | 8.29.2014 12:30 PM

Politics

Boogie Board Ban, Parking App Prohibition, and Old Sunscreen Labeling (Nanny of the Month, 8-14)

Ted Balaker | 8.29.2014 9:30 AM

Politics

Jet Pack Ruiners, Toy Gun Grabbers, Eco ATM Luddites (Nanny of the Month, 7-14)

Ted Balaker | 7.31.2014 12:00 PM

Nanny of the Month

WATCH: Texas School: Better to Burn Kids Than Allow "Toxic" Sunscreen! (Nanny of the Month, 6-14)

Ted Balaker | 7.5.2014 10:00 AM

Politics

Nanny of the Month: Texas School Says Better Kids Burn Than Allow 'Toxic' Sunscreen!

Ted Balaker | 7.2.2014 10:00 AM

Politics

Who Wants to Ban Sex Toys, Chocolate Milk, and Golf Lessons?! (Nanny of the Month, 5-14)

Ted Balaker | 5.30.2014 10:35 AM

Politics

TX Cops Lobby to Ban Man from Exposing Speed Traps (Nanny of the Month, 3-14)

Ted Balaker | 4.2.2014 11:25 AM

Politics

Coding Boot Camps Can Get Students Jobs; CA is Busting Them (Nanny of the Month, February 2014)

Ted Balaker | 3.3.2014 10:37 AM

Politics

Reason TV: The 5th Annual Nanny of the Year Awards: Jailing Photogs, Banning Chipotle, and Halle Berry!

Nick Gillespie | 1.4.2014 4:00 PM

Civil Liberties

Jailing Photogs and Smokers, Outlawing Chipotle! Plus Halle Berry! (Nanny of the Year, 2013)

Ted Balaker | 12.26.2013 10:04 AM

Policy

Banning Doorknobs, Frat Parties, and "God Bless America" Signs?! Nanny of the Month ('13-11)

Ted Balaker | 11.27.2013 11:05 AM

Politics

Why Banning Sex Offenders from Halloween Might Make Kids Less Safe

Ted Balaker | 10.31.2013 10:00 AM

Nanny State

Tulsa May Ban Sex Offenders from Halloween … and Christmas (Nanny of the Month, 10-13)

Ted Balaker | 10.30.2013 7:28 AM

Politics

Halle Berry's Law and is Social Media Monitoring Coming to a School Near You? (Nanny of the Month, 9-13)

Ted Balaker | 9.30.2013 7:02 AM

Civil Liberties

Would San Antonio Ordinance Really Ban Christians from Government? (Nanny of the Month, 7-13)

Ted Balaker | 7.31.2013 1:22 PM

Policy

Anti-Bullying Bill Could Jail People Who Criticize Politicians (Nanny of the Month, June '13)

Ted Balaker | 6.28.2013 10:00 AM

Politics

Bloomy May Destroy Business for Selling Gun-Shaped Lighters (Nanny of the Month 5-'13)

Ted Balaker | 5.31.2013 7:17 AM

Policy

Vid: What Kind of a Monster Bans Chipotle?! (Nanny of the Month, April 2013)

Ted Balaker | 4.30.2013 3:00 PM

Policy

What Kind of a Monster Bans Chipotle?! (Nanny of the Month, April 2013)

Ted Balaker | 4.30.2013 11:30 AM

Politics

Banning Bikini Baristas, Big Dogs, and Energy Drinks! (Nanny of the Month, March 2013)

Ted Balaker | 3.29.2013 11:00 AM

Politics

Ron Paul Banned from DC! Roommates Banned in NY! (Nanny of the Month, Feb '13)

Ted Balaker | 2.28.2013 12:15 PM

Nanny of the Month

Vid: Prison for Smokers, Permits for Strippers! (Nanny of the Month, Jan '13)

Ted Balaker | 1.31.2013 12:51 PM

Politics

Prison for Smokers, Permits for Strippers! (Nanny of the Month, Jan '13)

Ted Balaker | 1.31.2013 12:49 PM

Nanny of the Month

Vid: Busting Bikinis and the Cop Who Wants to Fine Cursing! (Nanny of the Year 2012)

Ted Balaker | 12.26.2012 12:45 PM

Politics

Busting Bikinis and the Cop Who Wants to Fine Cursing! (Nanny of the Year 2012)

Ted Balaker | 12.26.2012 12:40 PM

Policy

Texas Schools Track Students with RFID Chips! (Nanny of the Month, Nov '12)

Ted Balaker | 11.30.2012 3:00 PM

Politics

Texas Schools Track Students with RFID Chips! (Nanny of the Month, Nov '12)

Ted Balaker | 11.30.2012 12:00 PM

Policy

LA to Pet Stores: You Can't Sell Animals Unless They're Rescued (Nanny of the Month, Oct. '12)

Ted Balaker | 11.1.2012 2:00 PM

Politics

LA to Pet Stores: You Can't Sell Animals Unless They're Rescued (Nanny of the Month, Oct. '12)

Ted Balaker | 11.1.2012 1:15 PM

Politics

Nanny of the Month (August 2012): Stimulus Money Used to Support Soda Taxes

Ted Balaker | 8.31.2012 11:56 AM

Politics

New Jersey's Insane Seatbelt Law…For Your Dog!

Nanny of the Month for July 2012!

Ted Balaker | 7.31.2012 7:30 AM

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