Reform
Florida Prisons Are a Slow-Motion Disaster
"We are a prison system that's overstuffed and under-guarded, and that is a lethal combination of policies," says state Sen. Jeff Brandes.
After Spending 23 Years in Prison for a Murder He Didn't Commit, Ricky Kidd Is Going Home
Reason previously shared the story of Ricky Kidd's wrongful conviction in April.
Criminal Justice Reform Is Having a (Long Overdue) Moment
Slowly but surely, some of the most glaring problems of our criminal justice system are being addressed.
Nobody Should Be Placed in Solitary Confinement—Not Even Paul Manafort
Paul Manafort isn’t deserving of torture. Neither was Kalief Browder.
How Trump Went from Appointing Jeff Sessions to Signing the FIRST STEP Act
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin gives advice for changing hearts on criminal justice reform.
Immigration Won't Spark a Civil War
Central planning doesn't work. The labor market is no exception.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty, But Only If You Can Pay
How America's bail system traps poor people in jail
Getting Crony Capitalism Half Right
The solution to government interference isn't more of it.
Scott Gottlieb Is Not a Free Market Firebrand
The FDA chief's mixed, moderate record has surprised both his champions and his critics.
A Non-Terrible District Attorney Wins in Philly
But will he be able to follow through?
Your Flight Is Delayed
The frenzied battle to reform American air traffic control
DOJ Report Highlights Problem of Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill. Is Privatization a Solution?
The comprehensive report from the Office of the Inspector General is unlikely to have much follow up.
President Obama Thinks He Did a Great Job With Criminal Justice Reform, But He Should Have Done More
Obama is in full legacy-preservation mode in article for Harvard Law Review.
Oregon Police Reform Activist Launches Write-In Candidacy for Sheriff
Teressa Raiford wants to change the culture of the scandal-plagued office.
'Movement for Black Lives' Releases Agenda in Attempt to Hijack Black Lives Matter/Police Reform Movement
"Ooh, people are interested in an issue? Here's a list of the things I always wanted"
Wrongfully Convicted Man Who Spent 30 Years on Death Row Not Entitled to Compensation, Court Says
"An over-technical interpretation of the law" leaves the late Glenn Ford's family with no remuneration for the life he spent behind bars.
Prosecutorial Abuse Goes Unpunished in Massachusetts
Even when cases are overturned over prosecutor misconduct, judges often refuse to name names.
Police Should Be Able to Accept Constructive Criticism
"Courageous conversations" among fellow officers could increase safety and decrease confrontation.
New York Rolls Back Solitary Confinement
The most successful solitary confinement reform this year will release 1,000 prisoners.
Rep. Steve Cohen Calls for Confidential Informant Reform, Citing Story First Covered by Reason TV
Congressman references the tragic case of Andrew Sadek, a college student bullied into becoming a confidential informant.
Cops Say Indiscriminate Murder of Texas Deputy Sign of a 'Different World,' But It's Not Different the Way They Think
Cops are under more scrutiny than before, but there isn't a rise in killings, and it's probably never been safer to be a cop.
California's Only Meaningful Race: Democrats vs. Teachers Union
Can education reform triumph? Or will the union reign?
The Case for Prison Reform
It's time to fix what's wrong with America's criminal justice system.
Americans Oppose eVerify If Costs Are Considered
Public Support for eVerify Drops Significantly When Costs Considered
Americans Oppose eVerify If Costs Are Considered
Public Support for eVerify Drops Significantly When Costs Considered
Obama's Misguided Vision of Tax Reform
Reform should make the law simpler, not more complicated.
How to Fix America's Broken Entitlements System
It's time to explore all options for entitlement reform.
Protesters Form Pro-Freedom Rally in Amman
Hundreds gathered despite King Abdullah's decision to dissolve parliament
Actually, Americans Do Support Government Union Reform
Explaining why Wisconsin voters likely won't recall their governor