admin Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?
The Trump administration invokes the notoriously vague FARA to threaten a critic.
Thomas and Alito Take a Regrettable Position in a Qualified Immunity Case
When viewed from a libertarian legal perspective, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito tend to stand out as the worst on…
Leaked Plans Show School Buses Could Become Roaming Surveillance Vehicles
The documents reveal BusPatrol’s plan to equip tens of thousands of school buses with license plate readers and share the…
Ken Paxton’s Primary Victory Shows How Trump’s Grudges Undermine His Party’s Interests
The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
5 Bills Signed by Wes Moore That Will Impact Housing and AI Development in Maryland
Couched with good intentions, these new laws signed by Wes Moore will add more layers of red tape to Maryland’s…
The Other Vindictive Part of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case
A federal judge last week threw out a criminal indictment against him on the grounds that it was tainted by…
Trump’s Trade War Caused a $15 Billion Decline in U.S. Farm Sales to China
A new analysis finds that American farmers lost $15 billion worth of agricultural exports to China last year.
A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel
A 2024 paper claimed higher minimum wages don't kill jobs. It was statistically significant—and almost certainly misleading.
James Talarico’s Fake Olive Branch to Republicans
James Talarico dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.
250 Years Later, Benjamin Franklin’s Warning Is Still Relevant
He famously said the Founders had created "a republic, if you can keep it." How have we kept it? And…