Off to a conference today, so I can’t write about it in detail but the Court’s syllabus on p. 1-5 seems to summarize the opinion (U.S. v. Skrmetti) well. Here’s one particularly interesting passage I noticed, from Justice Thomas’s concurrence: The Court rightly rejects efforts by the United States and the private plaintiffs to accord […]
Psychologist and author Scott Barry Kaufman joins Reason‘s Nick Gillespie to discuss his new book Rise Above, which challenges the growing embrace of victimhood as identity. They explore how traits such as neuroticism and vulnerable narcissism are shaping modern culture, why social media rewards grievance over growth, and what it really takes to develop a […]
For months, Republicans have argued that there’s a glaring flaw in various budgetary projections showing that deficits will significantly increase if Congress passes a major tax cut and spending package. The problem, as they see it, is that initial budget projections of major legislation—like those crafted by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)—fail to take into […]
Israel says it struck more Iranian nuclear sites Wednesday morning. The Israeli military has said that 50 of its warplanes struck targets across the Iranian capital of Tehran, including factories that assemble nuclear centrifuges and missiles. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones at Israel, most of which Israel said were intercepted. These latest actions […]
You can see the live blog at https://www.scotusblog.com/; the opinions will start coming down shortly after 10 am Eastern, but I’ll be on for a pre-opi Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual […]
Last month, environmental activists filed suit against the Trump Administration on behalf of 22 youth alleging that President Trump’s various Executive Orders calling for environmental deregulation and the encouragement of energy production are unconstitutional. Specifically the complaint in Lighthiser v. Trump alleges that Trump’s energy-related EOs “violate the Fifth Amendment substantive due process clause on […]
When shooting, especially at indoor ranges, one of the bigger concerns is hearing protection. Most firearms are loud, and shooting without some means of moderating the noise—ear plugs or muffs—is a sure path to tinnitus and hearing loss. Also helpful are sound suppressors, which reduce the decibel level of firearms’ discharges (they remain loud, but […]
6/18/1787: Alexander Hamilton introduces his plan to the Constitutional Convention. Alexander Hamilton The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 18, 1787 appeared first on Reason.com. Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of individual […]
A Brazilian court has sentenced comedian Leo Lins to more than eight years in prison for making what it called racist, discriminatory, and hateful jokes during a 2022 stand-up routine. Lins’ joke Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing […]
The post Wednesday Open Thread appeared first on Reason.com. Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe 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 […]