Archives: December 2023
5 years ago
December 2018
“That the public case against Backpage bears so little resemblance to the actual charges against it is partly a result of a mass panic over the confluence of sex and technology. That cultural near-hysteria has been stoked by a strange-bedfellows coalition of the Christian right, progressive feminists, and opportunistic lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.”
Elizabeth Nolan Brown
“The Backpage Scandal Isn’t What You Think”
10 years ago
December 2013
“While the state may be able to uncover the identity and punish the parties to a bitcoin transaction…it will no longer be able to prevent those transactions from happening in the first place by regulating middlemen. That genie is out of the bottle.”
Jerry Brito
“Bitcoin: More Than Money”
20 years ago
December 2003
“Although Gen Xers were often accused of being apathetic, their skeptical, ironic, self-sufficient, and entrepreneurial qualities gave them a natural inclination toward libertarian views. Millennials have no such affinity. If their political engagement continues to be shaped by collectivist ideas, many of us may soon be nostalgic for apathy.”
Julian Sanchez
“Misreading Millennials”
25 years ago
December 1998
“On September 11, the day Congress released the Starr report, the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the ‘Child Online Protection Act.’ Otherwise known as the second coming of the Communications Decency Act, the act would make it illegal to sell or transfer via the World Wide Web ‘material that is harmful to minors.’ Offenders would face criminal fines of up to $50,000 and six months in club fed, in addition to being liable f
Article from Reason.com
The Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual freedom, limited government, and free markets, the site offers a diverse range of articles, videos, and podcasts that challenge conventional wisdom and advocate for libertarian solutions. Whether you’re interested in politics, culture, or technology, Reason provides a unique lens that prioritizes liberty and rational discourse. It’s an essential resource for those who value critical thinking and nuanced debate in the pursuit of a freer society.
