There is a word to describe the illegal taking of money or property, followed by a refusal to return the stolen goods. Theft. Now, as a libertarian, I am effectively obligated to remind you here that, yes, all taxation is…
It's been a chaotic few days for President Donald Trump's tariff policies, but one thing remains very true: Tariffs are not going to offset the federal income tax anytime soon. "As time goes by, I believe the…
Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on "low risk" wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly expanding, leading to major implications for cost, access, and consumer…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is causing an AI power crisis, as the electricity demands of massive AI data centers are straining existing power grids and outpacing the development of new energy sources. This has…
"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to massive spending to…
Politicians proposing extra taxes on pornography purchases or proceeds is nothing new. But Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback's porn tax proposal stands out for the extraordinary paternalism that comes along…
Talk is cheap—but Polymarket lets you put your money where your mouth is. Nearly four years after being shut down by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the online betting company that allows you to stake money…
In the February/March 2026 issue of Reason, we explore Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's policy goals and what they mean for New York City. Click here to read the other entries. When I first took a road trip to New York as a…
This week, incoming Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger released a policy agenda for her administration that's allegedly intended to deliver lower living costs for the state's residents. None of her initial…
While campaigning, President Donald Trump said, "We're a nation in decline." Now that he's president, the left agrees. "We are witnessing the collapse and implosion of the American empire," says…
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