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Here Is Why Trump's Lawyers Say His Post-Election Conduct Was Constitutionally Protected

When he alleged fraud and sought help from government officials, they say, Trump was exercising rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Reason · Aug 7, 2023

Trump indictment related to Jan. 6 hinges on actions, not just words - Roll Call

Trump and his allies in Congress have decried the prosecution for targeting his freedom of speech, but legal experts disagree.

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2023

Limits of congressional power to regulate Supreme Court untested - Roll Call

Justice Alito's recent comments on congressional authority to regulate the Supreme Court started a flurry of conversation among experts.

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2023

There Is No Party of Immigration in American Politics

Plus: A listener question concerning the key to a libertarian future—should we reshape current systems or rely upon technological exits like bitcoin and encryption?

Reason · May 15, 2023

Is Biden Replacing Bad Border Policy With Worse Border Policy?

Plus: Schools suing social media companies, a bitcoin mining tax is a bad idea, and more...

Reason · May 12, 2023

Federal Zoning Bill Would Preempt Local Parking Mandates

The legislation would give property owners "sole discretion" in deciding how many parking spaces they want to build.

Reason · May 8, 2023

Showdown Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hits Supreme Court Tomorrow

Plus: Texas prosecutors can't criminally charge people who help others access out-of-state abortions, food trucks fight rules banning them in 96 percent of North Carolina city, and more...

Reason · Feb 27, 2023

"Strangers on the Internet" Podcast Episode 23: A Rationalist Guide to Dating

Volokh Conspiracy blogger Prof. Ilya Somin gives tips on taking a scholarly approach to achieve dating success

Reason · Feb 21, 2023

Coase on Koppelman on Somin on Koppelman on Somin on Koppelman

A Post-Script to the Balkinization symposium on Andrew Koppelman's Burning Down the House.

Reason · Dec 9, 2022

Andrew Koppelman Responds to Critics of His Book on Libertarianism [Updated]

The response is part of the Balkinization blog symposium on his book " Burning Down the House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed," in which I was among the participants.

Reason · Dec 3, 2022