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No One Has a 'Right' to Any Given Private-Sector Job

Laws that force individuals into unwanted business relationships are unjust.

Stephanie Slade | 12.22.2016
Obama Officially Kills Bush-Era Muslim Registry Program Before Trump Can Resurrect It

Some 93,000 immigrants were put through the NSEERS program without a single one being convicted on any terrorism charges.

Eric Boehm | 12.22.2016
What Critics of the FBI's Clinton Investigation Get Right

The examination of Huma Abedin's emails was legally justified, but it could have been faster and quieter.

Jacob Sullum | 12.22.2016
Forensic Science Is a Mess, and the Justice Department Wants to Keep It That Way

C.J. Ciaramella | 12.22.2016
Religious Liberty Under Fire in Culpeper

The conflict is over a mosque, not cakes or birth control.

A. Barton Hinkle | 12.21.2016
MTV's "White Guy Resolutions 2017" Might Just Earn Trump a Second Term

We've gone beyond virtue-signaling to toxic brew of all-you-people-need-to-shut-up-and-listen-to-why-you're-the-problem ranting.

Nick Gillespie | 12.20.2016

The Libertarian Holiday Gift Guide

Austin Bragg, Meredith Bragg & Andrew Heaton | 12.20.2016
President Obama on Political Correctness: ‘Don’t Go Around Just Looking for Insults’

In an NPR interview, the president explained the difference between being polite and being politically correct.

Robby Soave | 12.21.2016
The Unkillable Two-Party System

Governors and comedians unite to lock in the stupid status quo.

Matt Welch | 12.21.2016

Close Them Down!

Donald Trump's picks to head the Department of Labor and Small Business Administration may be good, but the bureaucracies shouldn't exist in the first place.

John Stossel | 12.21.2016
The Prospects of Liberty in a Rapidly Diversifying America. (New Reason Podcast)

Nick Gillespie, Shikha Dalmia, Avik Roy, and Charles C.W. Cooke talk about immmigration, limited government, and cosmopolitanism.

Nick Gillespie | 12.21.2016
Texas Is a Model for a More-Libertarian, More-Diverse America: Avik Roy

Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity co-founder discusses diversity and free markets in the Trump Era.

Mark McDaniel & Nick Gillespie | 12.19.2016
The Abortion Battle Ahead—and a Way Out

Support easier access to contraception.

Steve Chapman | 12.22.2016

Betsy DeVos Prefers Education Choice Over Crappy Government Schools? I’m In.

Trump’s pick for Education Secretary is an encouraging break from failed authoritarian policies toward children.

J.D. Tuccille | 12.20.2016
Number of Killings By Police Doubles Because Feds Finally Put Some Effort Into Counting Them

Turns out the Justice Department is capable of accurately reporting on police use of force, it just never tried before.

Anthony L. Fisher | 12.21.2016
Want to Stop Asset Forfeiture Abuse? Teach Americans That It Happens.

People don’t like it when cops take property without getting convictions.

Scott Shackford | 12.20.2016
Google, Facebook, Twitter Sued for Allegedly Helping ISIS Inspire Orlando Pulse Nightclub Killer Omar Mateen

Google's ad model also targeted by suit, which tries to hold the communications entities responsible for how its users use them.

Brian Doherty | 12.20.2016
Are 'Russian Hacks' the New 'WMDs'?

No matter what faceless spooks assure us, it's far from clear the Russian government directed the leaks of the DNC or John Podesta emails.

Andrea O'Sullivan | 12.20.2016
Campaign 2016 Comes to a Suitably Strange End As Ron Paul, Faith Spotted Eagle, Bernie Sanders, John Kasich, and Colin Powell Pick Up Votes in the Electoral College

Five Democrats and two Republicans rebel.

Jesse Walker | 12.19.2016
Trump Versus the Bureaucracy

The civilian bureaucracy voted overwhelmingly against Donald Trump. These people can make a lot of trouble for the next president in a lot of ways.

Ira Stoll | 12.19.2016
Gurgaon: India's Private City

An Indian city's embrace of globalism, trade, and hypergrowth is a living response to the protectionist impulse sweeping America.

Todd Krainin | 12.15.2016
President Obama Warns Trump About Executive Orders, Unilateral Foreign Policy and War Making

The president warns president-elect against following in his path.

Ed Krayewski | 12.19.2016
Yes, Political Correctness Helped Elect Trump: What Skeptics Need to Know

Was the 2016 election an anti-PC backlash? Here's the evidence.

Robby Soave | 12.19.2016
Trump's Two Good Cabinet Choices

Labor and State nominees are worth attention.

Steve Chapman | 12.19.2016
It's Electoral College Day and Donald Trump is STILL Going to Be President

In the unlikely event of a large revolt of "faithless electors," Congress will still make Trump president.

Anthony L. Fisher | 12.19.2016
Forget Keith Olbermann (Who?): Rand Paul and Justin Amash Push Back on Trump's Worst Instincts

"Libertarians emerging as Trump resistance," says Politico. Sounds about right.

Nick Gillespie | 12.16.2016
Love Your Homemade Quilt? Thank Capitalism.

How industrialization keeps you warm at night

Virginia Postrel | 12.17.2016
President Obama: Perception of Democrats as ‘Latte Sipping, Politically Correct’ Hurt Them

'People feel as if they're not being heard.'

Robby Soave | 12.16.2016
How Trump Endangers Global Peace

He may shy away from interventionism, but his behavior causes other problems.

Steve Chapman | 12.15.2016
University of Minnesota Football Team Boycotts ‘Unjust Title IX Investigation’ (Updated*)

Ten students of color were suspended for sexual misconduct, even though the police said it was consensual.

Robby Soave | 12.16.2016
Is Economic Growth Environmentally Sustainable?

Economic growth and environmental renewal go hand-in-hand.

Ronald Bailey | 12.16.2016
Thank You, John Stossel, for Teaching Libertarians How to Do Cable News

Watch the broadcasting legend’s last show tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Fox Business Network.

Matt Welch | 12.16.2016
Obama Notes Stances on Russia Depend on ‘What’s Politically Expedient’—Not Talking About Himself

Bemoaning shift on Russia by Republicans, but not his own or that of fellow-travelers.

Ed Krayewski | 12.16.2016
Did California Violate Constitution with Law 'Punishing' Two Firms?

Fruit growers that ran afoul of the union were denied legal protection other companies received.

Steven Greenhut | 12.16.2016

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