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Singapore

John Stossel is seen in front of a Christmas tree and the U.S. Capitol | Stossel TV

Economy

Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.

We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.

John Stossel | 6.21.2023 2:40 PM

SpeakeasyIdeas-3 | Jim Epstein

Middle East

Destroying Islamic Fundamentalism With Books

Ideas Beyond Borders is bringing ideas about pluralism, civil liberties, and critical thinking to hotbeds of Islamic extremism.

Nick Gillespie | 5.31.2022 3:22 PM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Public Nudity

Charles Oliver | 9.10.2021 4:00 AM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Just Come On In

Charles Oliver | 8.10.2021 4:00 AM

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Reason Interviews

Melissa Chen on Fighting Wokeness at Home and Radicalism Abroad

The journalist and free-speech activist says identity politics are destroying the media, higher education, and Hollywood.

Regan Taylor and Nick Gillespie | 4.3.2021 10:20 AM

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Mass Shootings

Melissa Chen: "Ideas Have Consequences. So Does Silence."

The Singapore-born journalist and free-speech activist says identity politics are destroying the media, higher ed, and Hollywood.

Nick Gillespie | 3.24.2021 5:42 PM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: We Know Where You've Been

Charles Oliver | 1.12.2021 4:00 AM

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Cities

Singapore Is Not the Model for a More Libertarian America

The island nation's harsh drug sentences, crackdowns on speech, and poor treatment of blue-collar immigrants make Singapore's policy not worth replicating.

Mike Riggs | 12.12.2020 6:00 AM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Don't Taste the Rainbow

Charles Oliver | 4.9.2020 4:00 AM

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Fake News

Here's What Happens When a Government Demands a 'Fake News' Label on Social Media

Singapore ordered Facebook to attach a "false information" message to a news story written by a government critic.

Scott Shackford | 12.3.2019 3:50 PM

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Fake News

When the Government Says You're Fake News

Countries across the world tackle political misinformation with authoritarian censorship.

Scott Shackford | 6.27.2019 6:00 AM

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Brickbats

Brickbat: Musical Interlude

Charles Oliver | 6.3.2019 4:00 AM

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Brexit

Could Britain Become the New Singapore?

Brexit is creating the opportunity for a lot of progress in the United Kingdom.

Marian Tupy | 2.7.2017 7:00 AM

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United Kingdom

Britain Should Emulate Singapore

Free trade, low taxes, cheap energy.

Marian Tupy | 7.12.2016 7:00 AM

Policy

South Asian Workers Riot Shocks Singapore

Worst level of violence in over 40 years

Reason Staff | 12.9.2013 11:00 AM

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Politics

Singapore's Internet Regulations Face Resistance

Zenon Evans | 7.8.2013 5:22 PM

Policy

Pollution Levels in Singapore Reach Record High

Smog caused by fires in Indonesia

Reason Staff | 6.21.2013 8:44 AM

Science & Technology

Haze in Singapore Caused by Forest Fires in Indonesia Could Last Weeks

Record air pollution in the city-state

Reason Staff | 6.20.2013 7:32 AM

Civil Liberties

Ex-UBS Exec Found Guilty of Hiring Underage Prostitute in Singapore

Facing up to 14 years in prison

Reason Staff | 4.30.2013 8:12 AM

Civil Liberties

Banker Facing Charges of Hiring Underage Prostitute Says He Had Sex with Ten Others, All of Age

That's his defense, sounds like

Reason Staff | 3.21.2013 9:16 AM

Economics

Wealth Finds a Haven in Singapore

Democracies have lost the knack for economic opportunity

Reason Staff | 3.8.2013 4:20 PM

Policy

What Does It Mean When Wealth Flees Democracies for an Authoritarian City-State?

J.D. Tuccille | 3.8.2013 1:41 PM

Politics

Can Medical Tourism Save Us From Obamacare?

The rise of first-rate hospitals abroad may provide a vital lifeline for Americans.

Jim Epstein | 1.29.2013 9:00 AM

Economics

Singapore the Preferred Destination for People With Portable Wealth

Seen as a stable, safe haven, unlike ... well, you know

Reason Staff | 12.21.2012 6:40 PM

World

Singapore Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Extramarital Affair

Wasn't the only scandal plaguing him

Reason Staff | 12.12.2012 11:02 AM

Policy

Malaysian Student Sex Blog Causes a Stir

Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee posted explicit videos and pictures on the blog that has been taken offline

Reason Staff | 10.19.2012 10:28 AM

Policy

Switzerland is the Most Competitive Country in the World, Says WEF

U.S. dropped from fifth to seventh

Reason Staff | 9.5.2012 7:40 AM

Politics

You Can Sometimes Reduce Drug Use, if You Kill Enough People

Matthew Feeney | 5.30.2012 1:07 PM

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