California Republicans to Enjoy Brief, Fleeting Moment of Relevance
The combative GOP primaries put the state into play.
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Is Gary Johnson the Best Hope for #NeverTrump?
The former New Mexico governor and 2012 Libertarian Party presidential candidate could be a Ralph Nader-ian spoiler.
Bernie Sanders Skipped AIPAC, But Gave a Middle East Policy Speech Anyway
Unlike Hillary Clinton and the Republicans at the pro-Israel lobby conference, Sanders acknowledged there are two sides to peace negotiations.
How Sarah Palin Led the GOP to Donald Trump
Why is the Republican establishment objecting to the future they helped create?
Donald Trump's Violent Rhetoric is Protected Speech, For Now
He's come close, but Trump hasn't quite crossed the threshold of unlawful incitement to violence.
Friday A/V Club: The First Presidential Debate of the Broadcast Era
The central topic: Should the U.S. ban the Communist Party?
Donald Trump's Rivals Completely Let Him Off the Hook on Violence Surrounding His Campaign
GOP frontrunner says violence at his rallies is because of anger over trade deals, female reporter "made up" story about being manhandled by campaign manager.
Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto on 'Dismemberment Abortion' Ban
The ban makes it illegal for West Virginia doctors to perform "dilation & extraction" surgery, the most common and safest method for second-trimester abortions.
Cleveland Preps For GOP Convention by Ordering 2,000 Sets of Riot Gear
City's police union chief says Republican conventions tend to be violent.
(UPDATED) Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Protester, Police Respond by Handcuffing Protester
Multiple videos depict violent incident at last night's Trump rally.
Trump Campaign Manager Allegedly Manhandles Breitbart News Reporter Michelle Fields
Witnesses say Corey Lewandowski "forcibly yanked" Fields, "nearly bringing her down to the ground."
Donald Trump's Rallies Are Getting Really Creepy
GOP frontrunner demands loyalty oaths, hires goons to sniff out protesters, restricts press access.
All of Donald Trump's Dirty Words Collected in One New Anti-Trump Ad
If you can't beat him, point out that he uses profanity a lot.
Make America Free Again
We shouldn't aspire to be a great nation. We should aspire to be fully free persons.
Donald Trump's Win on Super Tuesday Proves He's Horrifyingly Real
Donald Trump meets The Shining
Is There Anything or Anyone for Libertarians at CPAC?
The GOP's nervous breakdown continues apace.
Donald Trump Walks Back His Pro-War Crimes Stance
Republican front-runner says he "will not order a military officer to disobey the law."
Partisan Divide Over Global Warming Is Just a Big Misunderstanding, Says Study: New at Reason
There are good reasons to doubt that conclusion.
Donald Trump Says Military "Won't Refuse" His Orders to Commit War Crimes
At GOP debate, merely pledging boots on the ground in Libya passes for sanity.
Republican Elites Are Frightened by Their Own Base
#NeverTrump comes after years of cynical pandering, hypocrisy, and inaction
In the Age of Trump, Republicans Are In for a Reckoning—Or a Realignment
Breaking and remaking the party system
Bosses Who Donate to Republicans Are Less Likely to Promote Female Staff
A new study of U.S. law firms looks at how managers' personal political views affect gender roles at work.
Hugh Hewitt: Of Course I'd Vote for Trump Over Hillary
And so will most professional Republicans, if and when it comes to that.
The Best & Worst Moments of the Texas GOP Debate
The Elephants stampede toward Super Tuesday.
Lindsey Graham Says GOP Has Gone "Batshit Crazy"
SC senator calls Trump a "loser," jokes about killing Ted Cruz on floor of the Senate.
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Debate
The five remaining GOP contenders gather in Houston for a CNN debate.
Pre-game and Post-game Your GOP Debate with Matt Welch on SiriusXM Insight
Channel 121, noon and 11 p.m. ET, call in at 877-974-7487
DOJ Report: 'Males, Whites, Republicans' and Porn Watchers Hold 'Incorrect Beliefs' About Sex Trafficking
Don't worry, the feds will fix those for you.
Republicans Shouldn't Fear a Supreme Court Fight
Republicans stand to lose more if they don't fight an Obama nomination
Why Do GOP Detractors Insist That Donald Trump Is Only Popular Among Dumb, Poor Whites?
They are afraid to admit that the insurgent billionaire is genuinely popular among all types of Republicans.
Why Republican Party Delegate Rules Might Cause Them Convention Trouble
A long contested race plus new anti-Ron Paul rules from 2012 could leave many GOP faithful feeling locked out.
What If There Is No Difference Between the Presidential Candidates?
All major candidates in both major political parties promise a federal government that can right any wrong.
Donald Trump Says "Pussy," Which Is One of the Least Awful Things He's Ever Said
A woman used the word to describe Ted Cruz at a rally, The Donald repeated it, and everyone's losing their minds.
Stark Divide Between Democrat, Republican Candidates on Veterans Health Care
Veterans may not now have a choice of where to go for health care. But they will have a choice in November's election, as we all will.
GOP Supporters in Their Own Words Before the NH Debate
We visited the demonstrators confined to the "Free Speech Zone" a mile away
Justice, Not Amnesty, for 'Illegal' Immigrants
Granting "amnesty" supposes that a wrong was committed. But an immigrant without papers has done nothing wrong.
GOP Debate Demonstrators Confined to "Free Speech Zone" A Mile Away
Most shared their preferred candidate's temperament.
Rand Paul Suspends Presidential Campaign
The libertarian-ish senator says his failed bid ignited "brushfires of liberty."
Marco Rubio Says ISIS is Too Scary For the First Amendment at GOP Debate
Florida senator calls threat from radical jihadists "unprecedented."
Trump and the Conservative Establishment Deserve Each Other
Trump shares many things with mainline conservatism.
Republicans Try to Torpedo Sentencing Reform
Need another reason to resent the GOP-run Congress? Try Tom Cotton (and Ted Cruz).
