Brickbat: Take It Outside
4:00am By Charles OliverKyle, Texas, resident Mary Ann Flores-Cale was escorted out of a City Council meeting while addressing concerns about a proposed… The post Brickbat: Take It Outside appeared first on Reason.com.Friday Open Thread
3:00am By Eugene VolokhWhat's on your mind?Why Trump's Plan to Exclude Undocumented Migrants From Census Count Determining Apportionment of…
1:26am By Ilya SominThe Constitution requires apportionment to be based on a count of all "persons," excluding only "Indians not taxed."Rob Henderson: Why Elites Still Worship Socialism
Thu 5:40pm By Zach WeissmuellerThe author and psychologist joins the show to breakdown the Zohran Mamdani campaign, among other fads.RFK Jr. Shifts $500 Million From mRNA Research to 'Safer' Vaccines. Does the Data Back That Up?
Thu 5:10pm By Ronald BaileyThe Health and Human Services secretary once again stands athwart biomedical progress yelling, "Stop!"Does Mental Health Awareness Make Things Worse?
Thu 3:57pm By Emma CampIllinois wants to give mental health screenings to elementary schoolers. Will that actually help struggling kids?The New York Times Says the Manhattan Mass Shooter Was 'Committed,' but That's Not True
Thu 3:25pm By Jacob SullumThe same newspaper notes that the killer "obtained a firearm legally," which means he was never "committed" to a mental health institution.'Tracking Everyone, All the Time': What Americans Need To Know About Israel's Secret Eavesdropping…
Thu 3:05pm By Matthew PettiUnit 8200's dragnet was designed by a U.S.-trained general, is powered by American-owned cloud computing, and could spell the future for domestic surveillance at home.The Art of the Empty Trade Deal
Thu 2:50pm By Saamiya LaroiaTrump’s Japan and E.U. deals offer vague promises and lack the depth and enforceability of the TPP he scrapped.Flickers of Hope for Afghans Caught in Legal Limbo
Thu 2:15pm By Beth BaileyA federal court clears the way for a broader legal challenge to Trump’s refugee policies, even as Afghans in the U.S. face detention, expired protections, and rising fears of deportation.Why Trump Can't Make the Epstein Story Kill Itself
Thu 2:01pm By Robby SoaveGinned-up mobs don't love nuance!How Overregulation Burned Out Competition in the Fire Retardant Industry
Thu 1:50pm By Tosin AkintolaCompanies chose to exit the market rather than deal with the excessive regulations baked into the industry.Trump's War on Economic Data Is a Dangerous Move for MAGA's Own Agenda
Thu 1:35pm By Veronique de RugyThe Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CBO, and the Fed are far from perfect. But the U.S. needs a statistical system that is modern, agile, and protected from political interference.Tariffs Are Changing the Game
Thu 9:30am By Liz WolfePlus: Guardian Angels corruption, an insane free-range kids story, and more...Delaware Agency Sues Homeowners Because They Sued Allegedly Disabled Neighbors Over Nonconforming…
Thu 8:32am By Eugene VolokhNo, says a Delaware judge: "Civil rights statutes" "do not eclipse the constitutional protections of the right to petition the government."Religious Hiring and Expressive Association
Thu 8:01am By Luke GoodrichDoes the First Amendment freedom of expressive association protect religious hiring?Trump Calls Zelenskyy a 'Dictator' but Not Putin. Does He Know What a Dictator Is?
Thu 7:30am By Matt WelchHe calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” but not Vladimir Putin.How Protectionist Wine and Liquor Laws Violate the Constitution
Thu 7:00am By Damon RootThe Commerce Clause protects free trade between the states.Tiny Nations in the Crack of the Map
Thu 6:00am By James ErwinYou could travel to a foreign country, or you could create your own.Brickbat: Double-Barreled Delay
Thu 4:00am By Charles OliverShotgun owners in the United Kingdom face delays of a year or more for new firearm licenses due to a… The post Brickbat: Double-Barreled Delay appeared first on Reason.com.Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Doesn't Violate Parental Rights
Wed 10:00pm By Eugene VolokhFrom Poe v. Drummond, decided today by the Tenth Circuit (Judge Joel Carson, joined by Judges Harris Hartz and Gregory… The post Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Doesn't Violate Parental Rights appeared first on Reason.com.Wednesday Open Thread
Wed 5:44pm By Eugene VolokhWhat's on your mind?Kids Don't Want Screens—They Want Freedom
Wed 5:00pm By Lenore SkenazyA new poll finds that children crave real-world play with friends, not more screen time. But we’ve made that nearly impossible.A First Amendment Lawsuit Highlights the Chilling Impact of Speech-Based Deportation on Student…
Wed 4:20pm By Jacob SullumThe Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is seeking an injunction that would protect noncitizens at The Stanford Daily from arrest and removal because of their published work.Audit Finds $400 Million in Questionable Lease Spending After Maryland's Governor Bragged About…
Wed 3:20pm By Tosin AkintolaA costly lease for the Maryland Department of Health, along with other findings in a state audit, raises questions about the millions in savings touted by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.Why Ghislaine Maxwell's Transfer to a Minimum-Security Prison Camp Stinks
Wed 3:07pm By C.J. CiaramellaSex offenders are supposed to be ineligible for minimum-security federal prison camps, but the rule was waived for Maxwell.Vulgar Signs Condemning City Official, ~1200 Feet from Official's Home, Constitutionally Protected
Wed 2:41pm By Eugene VolokhSome excerpts from today's long decision by Judge Stacey D. Neumann in Roussel v. Mayo (D. Me.): Plaintiff Joseph… The post Vulgar Signs Condemning City Official, ~1200 Feet from Official's Home, Constitutionally Protected appeared first on Reason.com.Zohran Mamdani's Socialist Vision for New York Is a Recipe for Disaster
Wed 2:35pm By John StosselSocialism doesn't bring a dignified life. On the contrary, it's wrecked lives wherever it's been tried.The Government Seized 7 Horses From a Georgia 'Urban Cowboy.' A Court Says He Can Sue.
Wed 1:49pm By Billy BinionIn a rare and significant decision, a federal court ruled Brandon Fulton can sue directly under the Takings Clause—without Congress creating a specific remedy.Violent Crime Rates Fell Again in 2024 and Are Likely To Keep Dropping in 2025
Wed 1:30pm By Joe LancasterThis is great news, but it also undercuts Donald Trump's claim that violent crime was out of control before he returned to office.
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