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What Is the SEC Hiding?

To settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, you must swear silence.

Reason · Feb 12, 2025

Trump firings tee up broader legal clash over congressional power - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s firings sets up another major legal clash over Congress’ power to put limits on the removal of federal officials.

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025

Our Amicus Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Hear Case on Overruling Kelo v. City of New London

The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.

Reason · Jan 21, 2025

More Migrants With Criminal Records Were Released During Trump Admin Than Biden's, New Report Shows

Over 92,920 noncitizens with criminal charges or convictions were released during Trump's years in office, compared to 56,280 during Biden's

Latin Times · Nov 1, 2024

Are American Living Standards In Decline?

David Leonhardt and John Early debate stagnation, inequality, and how people feel about the economy.

Reason · Oct 25, 2024

Trump Pitches Plan Similar To One Liberal Bernie Sanders Proposed

The former president suggested placing a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates at a rally this week.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2024

How Post-Arrest DNA Swabs Threaten Innocent People's Privacy

Most states collect DNA from felony arrestees pretrial. They should need a warrant to do so.

Reason · Aug 28, 2024

Kamala Harris' Dishonest and Stupid Price Control Proposal

Government intervention caused inflation, and it threatens to make matters worse.

Reason · Aug 19, 2024

European and American Censors Want War With Elon Musk

Beware the Thierry Bretons of the world.

Reason · Aug 15, 2024

What James C. Scott Taught Us About Liberty, Authority, Surveillance, and Resistance

Scott wrote about the ways people resist authority—and the unmapped territories where much of that resistance takes place.

Reason · Jul 23, 2024