Latest Russia Conspiracy Theory: Facebook Pages Are Culture Hacks Meant to 'Harvest Rage'
Worry over Russia's "influence" on U.S. politics is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of free speech.
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Better Relations with Russia Should be Welcomed, Not Feared
It's OK to seek better relations with foreign countries.
If Democracy Is Doomed, Don't Blame the Russians
Fishy Facebook ads do not undermine the integrity of the electoral process.
China and Russia Warn U.S. About Regime Change in North Korea
The best way for them to prevent regime change is to offer more attractive alternatives.
Sinister Russian Manipulation of Facebook Lures Four People to a Rally
Xenophobia meets technophobia.
Are Facebook Ads Part of the Russia-Trump Conspiracy Theory?
Participating in the marketplace of ideas is not interference.
Why Libertarians Should Want *More* Trust in Government
Paradoxically, government grows because of our lack of confidence in it.
Five Cities That Got F*cked by Hosting the Olympics
Brazil, Russia, Greece, and China were all suckers in one of the oldest scams in sports
Taliban, Russia Want U.S. to Withdraw From Afghanistan
If it's what they really want they're going about it in the wrongest way.
Trump Signs Sanctions Bill That Exacerbates Global Instability
Democrats put Iran deal at risk to score points on Russia.
Congress Wants to Make It Harder for Trump to Pursue Peace, Easy as Ever for Trump to Pursue War
Congress limiting president's power to loosen sanctions, but not to pursue military adventurism.
Vampires and Spies Dominate Frothy Fun Television Choices
Charlaine Harris' books come to NBC while Russian agents invade CNN.
Trump to Cut CIA Program That Arms Syrian Rebels. Good—Now Cut the Pentagon's Program, Too.
Don't let Russia hysteria torpedo a better foreign policy.
McCain and the Trump-Russia Dossier: What Did He Know, and When?
A British spy. An Arizona senator. And one inflammatory dossier on Donald Trump. The connection between them is starting to unravel...
Trump Forces a GOP Retreat On Russia
Most of the party's members of Congress have done their best to downplay or excuse Trump's strange fondness for Vladimir Putin.
Ignore the Haters. Russia Is Not Our Enemy.
There is greater danger in not engaging Vladimir Putin.
How Trump Apologists Will Defend the Indefensible Next
Making excuses for power is a bipartisan disease. Here's how to recognize the sickness.
Chuck Schumer Is Protecting the Nation From Snortable Chocolate [Reason Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Trump's Warsaw speech, the Putin meeting, Mike Pence's Mars shot, and more.
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Russia's Global Anti-Libertarian Crusade
How Vladimir Putin's desire for domination and acceptance is scrambling American politics.
Stalin Edges Out Putin in Russian Poll on Greatest Figure in World History
Coming to terms with one's own delusions is a difficult task.
Mueller Probe Could Set the Stage For Hillary's 2020 Return
Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election could take the blame off Clinton for losing.
Interventionism and Domestic Russia Hysteria Ratchet Up Syria Tensions
The U.S. shoots down a Syrian fighter jet; Russia responds by warning US planes could be considered air targets.
New Russia Sanctions Not Helpful For Anything but Domestic Political Rhetoric
New sanctions harm Russians, Europeans, Americans, and the prospects for improved relations.
Unnamed Sources: Trump Now Being Investigated for Obstruction
Let's not overreact in any particular direction.
Defending His Honor, Jeff Sessions Highlights His Dishonesty
The attorney general dodges questions about his phony excuse for firing the FBI director.
A Presidency Consumed by Pettiness
By fixating on his election victory, Trump may ensure it's his most impressive accomplishment
What if Under All That Trump/Russia Smoke There's Just Smoke?
If the establishment cashiers the anti-establishment president based on ticky-tack violations, the political ramifications could get ugly
Rand Paul: Trump/Russia Is 'Overplayed,' and 'Distracting us From Everything Right Now'
Senator reacts to Comey hearing while unveiling new legislation to halt indefinite detention.
Comey Tells Senate He Believes Trump Wanted to Stop Flynn/Russia Investigation
But is it obstruction? That's a tougher question.
Comey to Testify that Trump Tried to Shut Down Flynn Investigation
The Senate Intelligence Committee releases Comey's prepared statement in advance of tomorrow's hearing.
Trump's First Leak Arrest: An Old War on Leakers, Not a New War on the Press
Imprisoning people who reveal top-secret reports has become business as usual. Should it be?
Paris Pullout, Russia Reboots, and LeBron Hate Crimes: The New Fifth Column
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Jared Kushner's Russian Escapade
It raises the perennial question about Trump: What's worse-if he doesn't know what he's doing or if he does?
Report: President Trump Asked Top Intelligence Officials to Push Back Against FBI
Unnamed sources tell The Washington Post that Trump approached the director of national security and head of the NSA to publicly denounce FBI's Russia probe.
Russia Investigation Identifies Current White House Official, Trump Bragged About Firing 'Nut Job' James Comey
"That's taken off," Trump told the Russians. "I'm not under investigation."
Should We Even Care About Trump Scandals and Russia? Michael Moynihan and Thad Russell Duke it Out on The Fifth Column
Seditionists quarrel over rumormongering, leaks, abuse of power, deportations, and NATO.
Times Claim: Trump Asked Comey to Drop Flynn Investigation
The impeachment cries will grow louder. The White House denies allegations.
The Dangers of President Trump's Incompetence
His recklessness doesn't necessarily weaken the executive branch. In fact the opposite may be true.
Resisting Nixon Comparison, Trump Provokes Tempest Over Secret White House Tapes
Republican senators say they want the probably nonexistent recordings of the president's conversations with James Comey.
White House Statement on North Korea Missile Test Name Checks Russia. Good!
North Korea poses a greater threat to other major powers like China and Russia than it does to the U.S.
Watch Matt Welch Tonight on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher
Reason editor at large joins Killer Mike and Jon Favreau in conversation about Comey, Russia, health care and more
Justin Amash Joins Democrat's Push for Independent Investigation into Trump Campaign's Russia Ties
The libertarian legislator says Trump's letter to Comey was "bizarre."
Comey's Dismissal Shows Trump Is Really Bad at Cover-Ups
The president's ham-handed efforts to stifle interest in Russia's election meddling have only drawn more attention to it.
Maybe Donald Trump Isn't Actually a Master Media Manipulator
When the president reprised his you're-fired shtick last night, this wasn't the outcome he expected.
Drunk Man Assaults R2D2-Style Security Robot and Gets Arrested
Good thing he didn't mess with a pistol-packing Russian FEDOR robot
