L.A. Delays Its $30 Hotel ‘Olympic Wage’ Until After the Olympics
admin It's a temporary reprieve for a sector that has been struggling for years. But the fight is just getting started.
June 2026
The Senate’s Failure To Rein in Trump on Iran Is Part of a Long History of Congress Abdicating Its War Powers
It was a reminder of how little practical power Congress retains over the most important decision the Constitution entrusts to…
Don’t Let Sanctions Strangle Cuba’s Transition To Markets
Cuba announced economic reforms that would legalize private banking, private business ownership, and private real estate ownership.
Mamdani Got His Rent Freeze Wish. Don’t Expect New York City Housing To Become More Affordable.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rent for approximately 1 million apartments on Thursday night.
Good Riddance to ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ a Cruel, Expensive, and Pointless Authoritarian Stunt
The immigrant detention camp is shutting down after less than a year, following mounting lawsuits, high costs, and allegations of…
From Buckley to Trump, Conservatism Has Endured an Ugly Slide
We have everything we need to be the informed citizens our founders envisioned. Yet these are the stupidest times.
The Right Way To Fight a Trade War
On The Reason Interview podcast, the economist discusses Trump’s tariff policies, how China changed the global economy, and trade wars.
Michigan Spent $1.8 Billion and Only Created 602 Jobs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised 'generational' investments in her state, but as she leaves office, there's little to show for it.
America’s Nuclear Industry Doesn’t Need Cronyism To Thrive
Private investment is already flowing into advanced reactors. The government should focus on cutting red tape, not picking winners.
Supergirl Is a Bafflingly Grim, Violent, and Depressing Take on the Superhero Movie
A drunk, depressed young woman fights personal demons and an interstellar sex trafficking gang. Isn’t this supposed to be fun?