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Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy at the second GOP presidential debate | Conor Duffy/Sipa USA/Newscom

Vivek Ramaswamy

Ban Teenagers From Social Media, Vivek Ramaswamy Says, Because Fentanyl

The Republican presidential candidate ignores the lethal impact of the drug policies he avidly supports.

Jacob Sullum | 9.28.2023 1:00 PM

Mike Pence feeling some big feelings | Conor Duffy/Sipa USA/Newscom

Reason Roundup

Sleeping With a Member of the Teachers Union

Plus: "Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber," nuclear-powered AI, North Korea, and more...

Liz Wolfe | 9.28.2023 9:30 AM

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the second GOP presidential debate | Brian Cahn/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes a (Probably) Illegal Plan To End Birthright Citizenship

It’s highly unlikely that it would pass constitutional muster.

Fiona Harrigan | 9.27.2023 11:13 PM

A sign displays Republican presidential candidates at the GOP primary debate in Wisconsin | Chris Dilts/Sipa USA/Newscom

Election 2024

GOP Debate Stuff We Didn't Hate

Plus: A listener question about the continued absurdity of sports stadium subsidies

Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Eric Boehm, and Zach Weissmueller | 8.28.2023 5:00 PM

2024 GOP presidential candidates participate in the first debate | Chris Dilts/Sipa USA/Newscom

Election 2024

A GOP Consensus Emerges: Militarize the Border

In last night's Republican presidential debate, candidates floated various forms of military action against drug cartels.

Fiona Harrigan | 8.24.2023 10:35 AM

reason-debate24 | Chris Dilts/Sipa USA/Newscom

Election 2024

There Were No Anti-Interventionist Candidates at the GOP Debate

Only Vivek Ramaswamy and Gov. Ron DeSantis said they wouldn't support additional aid to Ukraine. But both argued we should be more militarily engaged against China and Mexico.

Christian Britschgi | 8.24.2023 12:05 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy | Gage Skidmore/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy: 'The Only War I Will Declare…Is on the Administrative State'

The surging candidate, a political unknown, articulated a foreign policy that was somewhat more libertarian than his rivals.

Robby Soave | 8.23.2023 11:26 PM

VivekPic2 | Rick Friedman/Polaris/Newscom

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy's Popular Incoherence

Accusing competitors of being "super PAC puppets," just asking questions about conspiracies, and lying about the media is all of the same successful populist piece.

Matt Welch | 8.23.2023 10:47 PM

A wide shot of a Republican presidential debate stage | JIM RUYMEN/UPI/Newscom

Election 2024

The GOP Primary Debates Are Starting Way Too Early

At best, tonight's debate is a glorified preseason football game—an unwatchable spectacle that no one ought to enjoy.

Eric Boehm | 8.23.2023 12:45 PM

Former President Donald Trump watches golf in New Jersey | Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire CGV/Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire/Newscom

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Has a Wild New Immigration Plan

A report reveals new draconian restrictions the 2024 frontrunner wants to implement, such as sea blockades in Latin America and "ideological screening" for migrants.

Fiona Harrigan | 8.22.2023 4:50 PM

topicsworld | Photo: Tanaonte/iStock

War on Drugs

Bombing Mexican Cartels Won't Stop Fentanyl

A Republican-sponsored resolution would authorize the president to "use all necessary and appropriate force" against foreigners involved in fentanyl trafficking.

Fiona Harrigan | 6.26.2023 6:00 AM

Tim Scott standing in front of an American flag, holding a microphone, and looking optimistic. | Joshua Boucher/TNS/Newscom

War on Drugs

The Republican Primary Consensus for Sending the Military Into Mexico

Presidential contender Tim Scott, who announced recently, says he will use "the world's greatest military to fight these terrorists" south of the border. He's not alone.

Matt Welch | 5.24.2023 12:06 PM

John Stossel is seen next to books written by Vivek Ramaswamy | Stossel TV

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy Thinks 'Wokeness Is a Cultural Cancer'

Why the businessman launched a long shot campaign for the presidency.

John Stossel | 5.17.2023 12:30 AM

feature-fp-bonnie | Illustrations: Joanna Andreasson; Source images: ninjaMonkeyStudio/iStock. Rasica/iStock. Donald Trump; Gage Skidmore. Ron DeSantis; Gage Skidmore. Mike Pence; Gage Skidmore. John Bolton; Gage Skidmore. Tom Cotton; Gage Skidmore. Vivek Ramaswamy; Sedgedorrit/Wikimedia. George W. Bush; U.S. National Archives.

Republican Party

Will 2024 Bring the Return of the Neocons?

The GOP nominee can forge a humbler path on foreign policy—or turn back to failed neoconservatism.

Bonnie Kristian | 5.7.2023 6:00 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy | Lex Villena, Reason

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy: Why He's Running for President—and Against 'Woke Capitalism'

The Capitalist Punishment author explains his America First 2.0 agenda, how to fix America's identity crisis, and why he no longer calls himself a libertarian.

Nick Gillespie and Zach Weissmueller | 4.28.2023 11:00 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign against 'Woke, Inc.' | Lex Villena, Reason

Election 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Against 'Woke, Inc.'

Join Reason on YouTube Thursday at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion about Ramaswamy's run for the presidency and the agenda laid out in his book Woke, Inc.

Zach Weissmueller and Nick Gillespie | 4.25.2023 5:53 PM

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene addresses the crowd at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference. | Ron Sachs - CNP / MEGA / Newscom/RSSIL/Newscom

CPAC

Conservatives Turn Further Against War—Except Maybe With Mexico

While a conservative skepticism toward military aggression would be welcome, Republican standard-bearers are all too happy to sign off on war powers in other ways.

Joe Lancaster | 3.3.2023 4:50 PM

Vivek Ramaswamy | Vivek Ramaswamy/YouTube

Election 2024

No, Vivek Ramaswamy, 'Political Expression' Shouldn't Be a 'Civil Right'

There can be no freedom of association without the freedom to disassociate from views you find erroneous, dangerous, or repulsive.

Stephanie Slade | 2.22.2023 4:49 PM

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