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Tyranny

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History

Gun Control Puts Your Life at Risk

In the 20th century, far more people were murdered by genocidal governments than by armed criminals.

David B. Kopel | 9.22.2020 6:00 AM

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Police Abuse

Riots May Be Destructive, but Abusive Policing Is Tyranny

"Rioting is a form of tyranny," Tucker Carlson said on his Fox News show. He's wrong.

J.D. Tuccille | 6.1.2020 2:15 PM

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Tyranny

How the Declaration of Independence Explains Political News in 2018

Complaining about the government never goes out of style.

Ira Stoll | 7.3.2018 12:01 AM

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Tyranny

Around the World, Tyrants Ascendant

Leaders crack down on their own citizenry.

Steve Chapman | 12.26.2016 12:01 AM

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Immigration

Are Hispanic Immigrants America's Best Defense Against Tyranny?

They may be friends of the welfare state but they are enemies of the police state just as Madison intended.

Shikha Dalmia | 12.8.2015 12:01 AM

Libertarianism

Is Democracy Overrated? Q&A with Columnist David Harsanyi

Nick Gillespie and Amanda Winkler | 4.22.2014 11:05 AM

Local Government

Brickbat: I Can't Hear You

Charles Oliver | 4.29.2013 6:00 AM

Second Amendment

Look Who's Mocking Fascist Fear-Mongering Now

Is it really so outrageous to believe the government of the United States is capable of tyranny?

A. Barton Hinkle | 1.23.2013 10:30 AM

Guns

Guns and Freedom

Most people in government reject natural rights and personal sovereignty.

Andrew Napolitano | 1.10.2013 7:00 AM

North Korea

Rumor Has it Kim Jong-Il Died Mid-Hissyfit

Reportedly had heart attack reacting to news that major dam project had sprung a leak

Reason Staff | 12.31.2012 5:37 PM

Egypt

Egypt's Prosecutor to Probe Morsi Opposition for Treason

Well, we can all see what direction this country's going

Reason Staff | 12.27.2012 5:10 PM

Campaigns/Elections

International Observers Decry Sham Belarus Elections

Oppressed opposition urged boycott of voting

Reason Staff | 9.24.2012 9:23 PM

Democracy

Two Arrested in Belarus for Teddy Bear Coverage

Journalists posed with toys, air-dropped on nation to promote freedom.

Reason Staff | 8.9.2012 11:15 AM

Tyranny

Teddy Bear Wars Continue: Belarus Ejects Swedish Ambassador

European Union ponders responses.

Reason Staff | 8.3.2012 9:00 PM

Freedom

Teddy Bear Hunting Season Declared in Belarus

Belarussian president orders any more pro-democracy planes and their little toys shot down.

Reason Staff | 8.2.2012 1:00 PM

Supreme Court

Arresting Judges: It Just Makes Sense

Newt Gingrich hits a double with jailed-justice proposal

Tim Cavanaugh | 12.22.2011 6:00 PM

Dictatorship

The Political Economy of the End of Tyranny

Will the recent uprisings succeed?

Ronald Bailey | 3.1.2011 6:00 PM

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