Anti-Tech Extremism Worries the Same Federal Government That’s Been Fueling Anti-Tech Extremism
admin Federal authorities are treating anti-tech activism as a potential extremism threat after years of anti-Silicon Valley rhetoric.
May 2026
Even Republicans Are Rebelling at Trump’s Blatantly Corrupt ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Using taxpayer money to reward the president’s allies has nothing to do with the president's claims against the IRS.
Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.
The bill is one of the most egregious examples of the grift between professional sports teams and state and local…
How Moral Panic Creates Black Markets
Economist Alvin E. Roth discusses the moral limits of markets, how bans create black markets, and why harm reduction works…
Does Anyone Know What’s Happening in Iran?
This week, editors Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by The Gist's Mike Pesca to discuss the…
High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market
Between a home distillation ban and high liquor taxes, government officials have created the perfect conditions for a black market…
France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years
Zyn users can be punished with up to 5 years in prison and a fine of almost half a million…
Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?
The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the…
A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent
The House passes a housing bill that protects build-to-rent development while still cracking down on large investors.
How to Make Sure AI Doesn’t Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People
If we want powerful AI systems to respect liberty, now is the time to train them to be more libertarian.