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Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?
Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.
The U.S. Tax System Gets a Middling Score
Fortunately, we do better on overall economic freedom, despite losing ground.
He Won a City Council Seat by Openly Admitting How Little He Wants the Job
"I barely want to do this," Brady Rogers admitted. Voters apparently appreciated the honesty.
California Republicans Pushing New Voter ID Law Are Motivated by Trump's 'Stolen Election' Fantasies
Proposition 39's requirements aren't overly obtrusive, only unnecessary.
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Worst Nathan for You–Style Scheme Ever? A Polling Company Claimed Its Fake Polls Were a Social Experiment.
Information regulation is not the way to stop online hoaxes. But that doesn’t mean we should stop searching for the truth.
The Man Who Saved the Internet
Plus: How to be more secure in an age of AI hacking, more Trump administration corruption allegations, Virginia Democrat indicted for marijuana scheme, and more...
Review: eBay Live Is QVC for the Modern Age
Sellers appear in TikTok-style livestreams to pitch their goods to chatrooms full of potential buyers.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elizabeth Holmes, and Jesus
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi take on Vivek Ramaswamy and Elizabeth Holmes, all while referencing their favorite biblical parables.
Border Cops Seize Nurse's Phone Filled With Psychiatric Patient Information
CBP allegedly told the nurse that “your lawyer cannot do anything” and agents can take the data “the easy way or the hard way.”
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Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?
Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Echoes Trump, Threatens Broadcasters Over 'Fake Polls'
Once again, Carr is playing defense for his boss in a way that would clearly run afoul of the First Amendment.
RFK Jr. Wants To Cut Red Tape in Kidney Care. He Should Go Further.
HHS recognizes that government regulations have stifled competition. Its plan does little to reduce the government's grip on the market.
A Religious Preschool Is Barred From a State's Universal Preschool Program. SCOTUS Will Decide What's Legal.
Plus: Kagan is still defending the Court from the “bum rap” that it is pro-Trump.
The Swamp King
Plus: The internet nearly crashed, the White House keeps threatening media outlets for doing their jobs, and more...
Crime Is Down in D.C., but Trump's National Guard Deployment Probably Isn't the Cause
Crime has been dropping nationwide, a trend that started before Trump took office.
France's Protests Descend Into Looting and Property Destruction
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss political unrest among French youth as France's protests turn violent.
Vivek Ramaswamy Is Defending Controversial Ad With Amy Acton's Mother
Robby Soave and Amber Duke react to Vivek Ramaswamy's new campaign ad against opponent Amy Acton.
A Free Speech Group at Columbia Canceled an Event About Free Speech Over 'Cornell 7' Article Controversy
A Columbia publication expressed a dissenting view about the alleged gang rape at Cornell. A free speech group condemned the article.
My Jury Duty Was a Master Class in Government Inefficiency
Some court workers work hard, and many want to help people. But they're stuck in a system where saving people's time brings them no rewards.
Texas School Police Referred Tens of Thousands of Children to Prosecutors for Minor Misbehavior
A media investigation found criminal referrals of schoolchildren age 10 to 13 grew as the number of school resource officers in Texas likewise ballooned.
The Feds Took $460,000 From This Arizona Convenience Store Owner and Never Explained Why
Mario Ayala is seeking the return of his property, which federal agents seized more than a year and a half ago for reasons that remain mysterious.
Arizona Man Awarded $67,500 on Behalf of Aborted Embryo
The ex-husband of an Arizona woman who voluntarily took abortion pills in 2018 has won a civil lawsuit against the clinic that prescribed them.
Nuclear Power Now Has Bipartisan Support
Majorities of both major parties now recognize its potential as a more clean and stable energy source.
Why I Can't Go Back to Virginia Until It's Named Americaginia
Trump’s quest to rename places may not make us more prosperous. But it’s certainly making America more American in Name Only.
X Bans Former Libertarian Party Affiliate—After the State Requests It
Gov. Kelly Ayotte urged X to kick out the Libertarian Party's former New Hampshire affiliate. The next day, the account was suspended.
Homeland Security Lied About Child Porn To Search Activist's Phone
The feds are charging Samuel Tunick for destroying his phone at the border. Court documents show that they refused him a lawyer and lied about why he was searched.
Are Prediction Markets Just Gambling? Kalshi CEO Responds
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour discusses the fight to regulate prediction markets, why ordinary people can outperform Wall Street, and the future of American capitalism.
December 2026
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Javier Milei: 'You Don't Beat Populism by Practicing Populism'
At a conference co-sponsored by the Reason Foundation, the Argentine president made the case for principled governance.
