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2026-10-28 08:00:34 UTC

Brickbat: The Perils of Posting
Iranian authorities have sentenced to death Najmeh Amini, an accounting student, for blasphemy over a social media post that reportedly…
The post Brickbat: The Perils of Posting appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2026/10/28/brickbat-the-perils-of-posting/

2026-10-28 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/28/open-thread-371/

2026-10-28 00:35:38 UTC

1,000,000 Miles on United
I've completed approximately 2 round trips from the Earth to the Moon.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/1000000-miles-on-united/

2026-10-27 22:02:08 UTC

Alibaba and the Forty Lobbyists, and the First Amendment
From a long opinion yesterday by Judge Eumi Lee (N.D. Cal.) in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. v. U.S. Dep't of…
The post Alibaba and the Forty Lobbyists, and the First Amendment appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/alibaba-and-the-forty-lobbyists-and-the-first-amendment/

2026-10-27 21:10:33 UTC

CBP Really Doesn't Want To Reveal What It Does to Americans' Phones
A judge ruled that the border agency has to give a clearer explanation for why it seized a traveler’s phone without a warrant.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/cbp-really-doesnt-want-to-reveal-what-it-does-to-americans-phones/

2026-10-27 20:36:08 UTC

In D.C.'s Delegate Race, 2 Candidates Agree: No Federal Income Tax for District Residents
D.C. filers pay more in federal income tax per return than residents of any state, yet they have no representation in Congress.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/in-d-c-s-delegate-race-2-candidates-agree-no-federal-income-tax-for-district-residents/

2026-10-27 20:15:09 UTC

Government Officials Admit His Halloween Decorations Are Legal. Why Won't They Leave Him Alone?
Ever since a Pennsylvania man hung mannequins from a tree on his property, local officials have been haunting him.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/government-officials-admit-his-halloween-decorations-are-legal-why-wont-they-leave-him-alone/

2026-10-27 19:15:08 UTC

The Justice Department's 3rd Attempt To Imprison James Comey Stinks of Trump's Desperation for Revenge
Prosecutors allege that the former FBI director illegally disclosed classified information in 2016—an incident that was investigated twice without resulting in charges.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/the-justice-departments-3rd-attempt-to-imprison-james-comey-stinks-of-trumps-desperation-for-revenge/

2026-10-27 18:35:34 UTC

Two Brief Discovery-Related Orders in Trump v. BBC
From Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett (S.D. Fla.): [1.] Defendant served its Notice of Subpoena Duces Tecum to non-party Mar-a-Lago…
The post Two Brief Discovery-Related Orders in <i>Trump v. BBC</i> appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/two-brief-discovery-related-orders-in-trump-v-bbc/

2026-10-27 18:15:26 UTC

The Populism-to-Paperwork Pipeline
In order to save American homeownership from Wall Street, the Trump administration proposes a lot of paperwork requirements.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/the-populism-to-paperwork-pipeline/

2026-10-27 14:45:49 UTC

The NFL's Push Into Australia and Japan Makes No Sense—Until You Realize Who the Real Customer Is
Plus: Who Free Agent readers want to win the World Series between the Brewers and Rays
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/the-nfls-push-into-australia-and-japan-makes-no-sense-until-you-realize-who-the-real-customer-is/

2026-10-27 13:30:32 UTC

Israel Goes to the Polls
Plus: Financial woes for citydwellers in their 30s, Chinese stock meltdown, French protests, and more...
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/israel-goes-to-the-polls/

2026-10-27 12:58:59 UTC

Romance Scam Prevention Act Signed into Law
Will it move the needle on dating app fraud?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/romance-scam-prevention-act-signed-into-law/

2026-10-27 12:01:35 UTC

The Occasional Left-Right Sotomayor-Gorsuch Alliance on Liberty-Related Cert. Opinions
The Supreme Court is asked to review several thousand cases each year. It agrees to review fewer than 1% of…
The post The Occasional Left-Right Sotomayor-Gorsuch Alliance on Liberty-Related Cert. Opinions appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/the-occasional-left-right-sotomayor-gorsuch-alliance-on-liberty-related-cert-opinions/

2026-10-27 11:00:40 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 27, 1787
10/27/1787: First Federalist Paper is published.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 27, 1787 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-27-1787-8/

2026-10-27 11:00:26 UTC

Gorsuch and Sotomayor Unite in Another Civil Liberties Case
Plus: How a conservative Supreme Court justice ushered in “the birth of modern zoning.”
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/gorsuch-and-sotomayor-unite-in-another-civil-liberties-case/

2026-10-27 10:00:37 UTC

Will a Data Center Backlash Help James Talarico Turn Texas Blue?
Texas voters are souring on their state's growth machine and the long-ruling GOP that's claimed credit for it.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/will-a-data-center-backlash-help-james-talarico-turn-texas-blue/

2026-10-27 08:00:33 UTC

Brickbat: Money for Nothing
The Scottish government has confirmed that around 800 public sector workers are being paid despite having no jobs. One National…
The post Brickbat: Money for Nothing appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2026/10/27/brickbat-money-for-nothing-3/

2026-10-27 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/27/open-thread-370/

2026-10-27 01:41:52 UTC

Woodward: Justice Breyer Was "'Forced Out' To Make Way For Someone Younger" and Justice Kagan Was Not Happy
It seems that Woodward is revealing information about sources who are alive and well.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/woodward-justice-breyer-was-forced-out-to-make-way-for-someone-younger-and-justice-kagan-was-not-happy/

2026-10-27 01:15:26 UTC

Canada Wants To Let Dementia Patients Consent to Euthanasia in Advance
Loss of decision-making capacity shouldn't override someone's competently formed end-of-life plans.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/canada-wants-to-let-dementia-patients-consent-to-euthanasia-in-advance/

2026-10-27 00:55:17 UTC

The Wall Street Journal Praises The Old Gray Lady
"Let’s hope that people across the media industry will take Josh Blackman’s criticism to heart."
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/the-wall-street-journal-praises-the-old-gray-lady/

2026-10-26 22:59:15 UTC

Ninth Circuit Rules Trump Illegally Federalized National Guard in Los Angeles
The ruling is an important decision on judicial review of executive invocation of emergency powers to use the military for domestic law enforcement.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/ninth-circuit-rules-trump-illegally-federalized-national-guard-in-los-angeles/

2026-10-26 20:15:21 UTC

Federal Police Don't Belong in Churches
A federal appellate court ruled that 27 religious organizations have standing to challenge the administration’s policy allowing immigration raids to happen in houses of worship.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/federal-police-dont-belong-in-churches/

2026-10-26 19:55:27 UTC

Connecticut's New Restrictions on Flock Cameras Highlight the Dearth of Meaningful Privacy Protections
Until recently, the state imposed no limits at all on automated license plate readers, which track the travels of innocent motorists across the country.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/connecticuts-new-restrictions-on-flock-cameras-highlight-the-dearth-of-meaningful-privacy-protections/

2026-10-26 17:55:43 UTC

Nathan Fielder Made a Dishonest Movie
His Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, is a deeply unethical piece of filmmaking.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/nathan-fielder-made-a-dishonest-movie/

2026-10-26 15:57:28 UTC

New Book Says Jared Kushner Funneled Money to Middle East Mercenaries. Kushner Denies It.
Princes and Thieves makes explosive claims about the Trump family’s role in Middle Eastern intrigue.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/new-book-says-jared-kushner-funneled-money-to-middle-east-mercenaries-kushner-denies-it/

2026-10-26 15:40:31 UTC

Trump's Tariffs Are Politically Toxic
Voters hate the tariffs—and elected Republicans aren't even trying to defend the president's signature policy anymore.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/trumps-tariffs-are-politically-toxic/

2026-10-26 14:00:17 UTC

Justice Department Targets Alaska Senate Election
The Trump administration says the state should not certify the election if the incumbent loses too narrowly.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/justice-department-targets-alaska-senate-election/

2026-10-26 13:30:47 UTC

Will the Wealth Tax Fail?
Plus: Brazilian presidential elections, passing by Cuba, Taiwanese families who hate Arizona's schools, and more...
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/will-the-wealth-tax-fail/

2026-10-26 12:34:46 UTC

Harassment Restraining Order Based Largely on Speech Critical of Zoo Veterinarian,
vacated on First Amendment grounds by a Massachusetts appellate court.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/harassment-restraining-order-based-largely-on-speech-critical-of-zoo-veterinarian/

2026-10-26 12:01:50 UTC

Court Declines to Dismiss Threat Indictment Based on "I'm Going to Shoot up a Synagogue" Post
From Judge Virginia Kendall (N.D. Ill.) in U.S. v. Holmes: After the Government filed a Criminal Complaint against Holmes on…
The post Court Declines to Dismiss Threat Indictment Based on "I'm Going to Shoot up a Synagogue" Post appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/court-declines-to-dismiss-threat-indictment-based-on-im-going-to-shoot-up-a-synagogue-post/

2026-10-26 11:00:51 UTC

Abdul El-Sayed Would Freeze the Bill of Rights in the 18th Century
The Second Amendment is not confined to 1780s technology.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/abdul-el-sayed-would-freeze-the-bill-of-rights-in-the-18th-century/

2026-10-26 11:00:45 UTC

oday in Supreme Court History: October 26, 1774
10/26/1774: First Continental Congress ends its first session in Philadelphia.
The post oday in Supreme Court History: October 26, 1774 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/oday-in-supreme-court-history-october-26-1774/

2026-10-26 10:00:25 UTC

America Is Spending Billions To Fight the War on Terror in Africa. The Terrorists Are Winning.
Terrorism fatalities in Africa rose more than 100,000 percent between 2002 and 2022, according to the federal government.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/terrorists-are-winning-the-african-war-on-terror/

2026-10-26 08:00:44 UTC

Brickbat: Ghost in the Machine
San Diego County, California, has sued Polymaker, a company that manufactures filament for 3D printers. The lawsuit accuses the company…
The post Brickbat: Ghost in the Machine appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2026/10/26/brickbat-ghost-in-the-machine/

2026-10-26 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/26/open-thread-369/

2026-10-25 18:47:22 UTC

Trump Exempts Some Canadian Products From Section 338 Tariffs - But his Illegal Trade War Continues
Courts should still strike down the Section 338 tariffs and import bans that remain in place.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/25/trump-exempts-some-canadian-products-from-section-338-tariffs-but-his-illegal-trade-war-continues/

2026-10-25 12:01:07 UTC

"AI Deepfakes in Court"
Damien Charlotin, who runs the invaluable AI Hallucination Cases site (2200+ cases worldwide and counting) has a new one, AI…
The post "AI Deepfakes in Court" appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/25/ai-deepfakes-in-court/

2026-10-25 11:30:57 UTC

Pamela Colloff on America's Biggest Jailhouse Snitch, Wrongful Convictions, and Criminal Justice
"I am obsessed with this idea that the system is built to compound its own errors," the author of the best-selling book Catch the Devil tells Reason's Billy Binion.
https://reason.com/2026/10/25/qa-pamela-colloff-on-a-jailhouse-snitch/

2026-10-25 11:00:55 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 25, 1795
10/25/1795: Justice John Blair resigns from the Supreme Court.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 25, 1795 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/25/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-25-1795-8/

2026-10-25 11:00:49 UTC

Police Destroyed Their Homes and Businesses. The Supreme Court Won't Say Who Should Pay.
Are innocent people entitled to compensation when their property is ruined by police? That will continue to be an "open question."
https://reason.com/2026/10/25/police-destroyed-their-homes-and-businesses-the-supreme-court-wont-say-who-should-pay/

2026-10-25 10:00:28 UTC

Vinay Prasad on Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 Restrictions, and RFK Jr.
"Fauci was wrong about almost every single pandemic policy he advanced," the former FDA insider tells Reason.
https://reason.com/2026/10/25/public-health-is-so-broken/

2026-10-25 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/25/open-thread-368/

2026-10-24 20:33:51 UTC

Nominations Sought for Harold Berman Law & Religion Award
Information on how to nominate an excellent paper on law and religion.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/24/nominations-sought-for-harold-berman-law-religion-award/

2026-10-24 12:00:45 UTC

Iowa Voters Don't Want Police or Flock Tracking Their Cars. Politicians Are Still Catching Up.
Opposition to license plate surveillance is crossing party lines in Iowa, where police departments have built an extensive camera network with limited public oversight.
https://reason.com/2026/10/24/iowa-voters-dont-want-police-or-flock-tracking-their-cars-politicians-are-still-catching-up/

2026-10-24 11:00:58 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 24, 1894
10/24/1894: U.S. v. E.C. Knight argued.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 24, 1894 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/24/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-24-1894-8/

2026-10-24 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/24/open-thread-367/

2026-10-23 21:30:03 UTC

Trump Wants To Force Data Centers To 'Make Their Own Electricity.' Deregulation Would Work Better.
The president joins a long list of politicians who think the government knows best when it comes to data centers.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/trump-wants-to-force-data-centers-to-make-their-own-electricity-deregulation-would-work-better/

2026-10-23 20:50:01 UTC

How Helping Someone Buy Drugs Can Send You to Prison for 20 Years
State and federal prosecutors responded to fentanyl overdoses by treating accidents as homicides.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/how-helping-someone-buy-drugs-can-send-you-to-prison-for-20-years/

2026-10-23 20:42:22 UTC

Why Would Trump Make A Deal With A Judge Who Ruled Illegal Aliens Have A Right To "Locomotion" In The United States?
And does Todd Butler agree with Judge Southwick that denying a bond hearing to illegal aliens is an affront to freedom “at its most basic”?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/23/why-would-trump-make-a-deal-with-a-judge-who-ruled-illegal-aliens-have-a-right-to-locomotion-in-the-united-states/

2026-10-23 17:40:37 UTC

Mississippi Cop Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Resigns After State Calls Shooting 'Justified'
The resignation comes after the release of bodycam footage that raised questions about the police's handling of the incident.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/mississippi-cop-who-shot-1-year-old-kohen-wiley-resigns-after-state-calls-shooting-justified/

2026-10-23 16:27:43 UTC

Worst Nathan for You–Style Scheme Ever? A Polling Company Claimed Its Fake Polls Were a Social Experiment.
Information regulation is not the way to stop online hoaxes. But that doesn’t mean we should stop searching for the truth.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/worst-nathan-for-you-style-scheme-ever-a-polling-company-claimed-its-fake-polls-were-a-social-experiment/

2026-10-23 15:45:05 UTC

He Won a City Council Seat by Openly Admitting How Little He Wants the Job
"I barely want to do this," Brady Rogers admitted. Voters apparently appreciated the honesty.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/he-won-a-city-council-seat-by-openly-admitting-how-little-he-wants-the-job/

2026-10-23 15:00:49 UTC

Could a Libertarian Swing the Texas Senate Race?
Libertarian Senate candidate Ted Brown discusses Ken Paxton's corruption scandals, James Talarico's economic policies, and why Texas isn't as free as Republicans claim.
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/d2h6a3ly6ooodw.cloudfront.net/reasontv_audio_8405929.mp3
https://reason.com/podcast/2026/10/23/could-a-libertarian-swing-the-texas-senate-race/

2026-10-23 14:40:44 UTC

California Republicans Pushing New Voter ID Law Are Motivated by Trump's 'Stolen Election' Fantasies
Proposition 39's requirements aren't overly obtrusive, only unnecessary.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/california-republicans-pushing-new-voter-id-law-are-motivated-by-trumps-stolen-election-fantasies/

2026-10-23 14:35:32 UTC

"The District Court—or Perhaps, Being Charitable, Its AI Agent—Ignored and Manipulated Governing Law, Apparently to Satisfy a Policy Agenda"
A short excerpt from the long opinion in Jackson Fed. of Teachers v. Fitch, decided yesterday by Fifth Circuit Judge…
The post "The District Court—or Perhaps, Being Charitable, Its AI Agent—Ignored and Manipulated Governing Law, Apparently to Satisfy a Policy Agenda" appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/23/the-district-court-or-perhaps-being-charitable-its-ai-agent-ignored-and-manipulated-governing-law-apparently-to-satisfy-a-policy-agenda/

2026-10-23 14:14:10 UTC

Family Separation Drama Fjord Is a Haunting Depiction of Unchecked State Power
This is what it looks like when your children are taken by the state.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/family-separation-drama-fjord-is-a-haunting-depiction-of-unchecked-state-power/

2026-10-23 13:30:11 UTC

The Man Who Saved the Internet
Plus: How to be more secure in an age of AI hacking, more Trump administration corruption allegations, Virginia Democrat indicted for marijuana scheme, and more...
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/the-man-who-saved-the-internet/

2026-10-23 11:00:51 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 23, 1991
10/23/1991: Justice Clarence Thomas takes oath.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 23, 1991 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/23/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-23-1991-8/

2026-10-23 11:00:35 UTC

The U.S. Tax System Gets a Middling Score
Fortunately, we do better on overall economic freedom, despite losing ground.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/the-u-s-tax-system-gets-a-middling-score/

2026-10-23 10:00:27 UTC

Review: eBay Live Is QVC for the Modern Age
Sellers appear in TikTok-style livestreams to pitch their goods to chatrooms full of potential buyers.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/ebay-live/

2026-10-23 09:15:36 UTC

Javier Milei's Case Against AI Regulation
"Keep AI unregulated," the Argentine president wrote in support of his proposed plan to boost artificial intelligence.
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/quote-keep-ai-unregulated/

2026-10-23 09:00:01 UTC

How Much Contempt Does Javier Milei Have for the State?
A notable quote from the Argentine leader's 2024 Economist interview
https://reason.com/2026/10/23/quote-my-contempt-for-the-state-is-infinite/

2026-10-23 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/23/open-thread-366/

2026-10-22 21:50:30 UTC

Vivek Ramaswamy, Elizabeth Holmes, and Jesus
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi take on Vivek Ramaswamy and Elizabeth Holmes, all while referencing their favorite biblical parables.
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/d2h6a3ly6ooodw.cloudfront.net/FreedUp48.mp3
https://reason.com/podcast/2026/10/22/vivek-ramaswamy-elizabeth-holmes-and-jesus/

2026-10-22 21:29:15 UTC

No First Amendment Right Not to Sell Bridal Outfit for Same-Sex Wedding
From N.Y. State Div. of Hum. Rts. V. D. Auxilly NYC LLC, decided today by New York appellate judges Sallie…
The post No First Amendment Right Not to Sell Bridal Outfit for Same-Sex Wedding appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/22/no-first-amendment-right-not-to-sell-bridal-outfit-for-same-sex-wedding/

2026-10-22 21:15:23 UTC

Defending Its AR-15 Ban, Cook County Urges SCOTUS To Ignore the Rifle's Popularity
Even if AR-15s are covered by the Second Amendment, the county's brief says, that doesn't mean Americans have a right to own them.
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/defending-its-ar-15-ban-cook-county-urges-scotus-to-ignore-the-rifles-popularity/

2026-10-22 20:57:09 UTC

Peter Pan Tariffs for Companies That Never Grow Up
Against the argument for "infant industry" protectionism
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/peter-pan-tariffs-for-companies-that-never-grow-up/

2026-10-22 20:00:42 UTC

I Predict the GOP Will Lose Its Senate Majority (and Magically Regain It)
Republicans are looking doomed in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas...but there's always Pennsylvania.
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/i-predict-the-gop-will-lose-its-senate-majority-and-magically-regain-it/

2026-10-22 19:46:28 UTC

Border Cops Seize Nurse's Phone Filled With Psychiatric Patient Information
CBP allegedly told the nurse that “your lawyer cannot do anything” and agents can take the data “the easy way or the hard way.”
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/border-cops-seize-nurses-phone-filled-with-psychiatric-patient-information/

2026-10-22 19:30:58 UTC

France Is a Warning to California's Tax-the-Rich Crowd
The French economist pushing California's billionaire tax should instead see his country as a cautionary tale.
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/france-is-a-warning-to-californias-tax-the-rich-crowd/

2026-10-22 18:57:27 UTC

No Liability for Scientific Publisher (Elsevier) in Defamation Lawsuit by Air Purifier Company
From Judge Kenneth Bell (W.D.N.C.) today in Global Plasma Solutions, Inc. v. Elsevier Ltd Inc.: In this action, now spanning…
The post No Liability for Scientific Publisher (Elsevier) in Defamation Lawsuit by Air Purifier Company appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/22/no-liability-for-scientific-publisher-elsevier-in-defamation-lawsuit-by-air-purifier-company/

2026-10-22 18:00:13 UTC

John Oliver Warned Against Cherry-Picked Studies. Then He Cherry-Picked His Own.
Do as he says, not as he does.
https://reason.com/video/2026/10/22/john-oliver-warned-against-cherry-picked-studies-then-he-cherry-picked-his-own/

2026-10-22 17:30:30 UTC

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Echoes Trump, Threatens Broadcasters Over 'Fake Polls'
Once again, Carr is playing defense for his boss in a way that would clearly run afoul of the First Amendment.
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/fcc-chair-brendan-carr-echoes-trump-threatens-broadcasters-over-fake-polls/

2026-10-22 16:43:22 UTC

NYT Interviews Me About "A Double Standard For 'Conservative' and 'Liberal' Labels?
"Josh, I think there’s real truth to your critique and it’s something we need to do a better job on."
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/22/nyt-interviews-me-about-a-double-standard-for-conservative-and-liberal-labels/

2026-10-22 15:40:22 UTC

RFK Jr. Wants To Cut Red Tape in Kidney Care. He Should Go Further.
HHS recognizes that government regulations have stifled competition. Its plan does little to reduce the government's grip on the market.
https://reason.com/2026/10/22/rfk-jr-wants-to-cut-red-tape-in-kidney-care-he-should-go-further/

2026-10-21 13:30:36 UTC

New Lows
Plus: Stamping out fraud, a visit to Anthropic's headquarters, and more...
https://reason.com/2026/10/21/new-lows/

2026-10-21 11:00:52 UTC

Grassroots Revolt Targets Unpopular Property Taxes
Annual tax bills make many homeowners feel more like eternal renters.
https://reason.com/2026/10/21/grassroots-revolt-targets-unpopular-property-taxes/

2026-10-21 11:00:22 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 21, 1919
10/21/1919: Abrams v. United States argued.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 21, 1919 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/21/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-21-1919-8/

2026-10-21 10:30:34 UTC

Atlanta's Former Mayor Is Running for Georgia Governor. The 2020 Protests Could Cost Her the Race.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for the office against businessman Rick Jackson, who has attacked her for the violence that took place during the summer of COVID.
https://reason.com/2026/10/21/atlantas-former-mayor-is-running-for-georgia-governor-the-2020-protests-could-cost-her-the-race/

2026-10-21 08:00:32 UTC

Brickbat: Teaching While Intoxicated
Katharine Viviano, a first-grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Peters Township, Pennsylvania, faces a charge of public drunkenness…
The post Brickbat: Teaching While Intoxicated appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2026/10/21/brickbat-teaching-while-intoxicated/

2026-10-21 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/21/open-thread-364/

2026-10-21 01:29:51 UTC

Update on Canada's Two Secession Movements
Alberta secessionists lost a referendum by a large margin. Quebec secessionists are in better shape, but still facing an uphill struggle.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/update-on-canadas-two-secession-movements/

2026-10-20 21:45:11 UTC

1 Year Old Killing by Cop Over Stolen Diapers 'Justified' Says Mississippi A.G.
The state offered little explanation for its finding, and the boy’s family is calling for the bodycam footage.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/1-year-old-killing-by-cop-over-stolen-diapers-justified-says-mississippi-a-g/

2026-10-20 21:10:51 UTC

Trump's 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Illegally Rely on a Superseded Statute, a Lawsuit Argues
The import taxes fit a pattern of dubious legal rationales for the president's protectionist policies.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/trumps-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-illegally-rely-on-a-superseded-statute-a-lawsuit-argues/

2026-10-20 17:58:07 UTC

Supreme Court Takes Up Accusations of Race-Based Middle School Admissions
Maryland parents say admissions rules tied to school poverty levels put Asian-American students at a disadvantage.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/supreme-court-takes-up-accusations-of-race-based-middle-school-admissions/

2026-10-20 16:28:06 UTC

New in SCOTUSBlog: "The separation and expansion of powers between Congress and the president"
Our final installment to track the changes in constitutional law.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/new-in-scotusblog-the-separation-and-expansion-of-powers-between-congress-and-the-president/

2026-10-20 16:02:17 UTC

The European Union Wants To Punish People for Their Speech—Without Even a Trial
Authorities are claiming draconian powers against Hüseyin Doğru, a German journalist accused of spreading Russian propaganda.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/the-european-union-wants-to-punish-people-for-their-speech-without-even-a-trial/

2026-10-20 15:15:35 UTC

New Yorkers Don't Compost. Will They Be Fined Into Compliance?
The city mandates composting, but New Yorkers don’t like to be told what to do with their garbage—and don't seem all that clear on the rules in the first place.
https://reason.com/video/2026/10/20/new-yorkers-dont-compost-will-they-be-fined-into-compliance/

2026-10-20 14:45:57 UTC

Fans Don't Want a 24-Team College Football Playoff. The NCAA Thinks You'll Watch Anyway.
Plus: NBA restricts problematic bets without needing regulation; the real plan for Trump to profit from East Potomac Golf Course renovation
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/fans-dont-want-a-24-team-college-football-playoff-the-ncaa-thinks-youll-watch-anyway/

2026-10-20 13:30:15 UTC

Will Ohio Voters Buy Republicans' Pitch?
Plus: Gun laws in Oregon, Mamdani's free-daycare expansion, vibrators and selfishness, and more...
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/will-ohio-voters-buy-republicans-pitch/

2026-10-20 13:00:27 UTC

The DEA Wants To Turn 7-OH Consumers Into Criminals
Where's the science?
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/the-dea-wants-to-turn-7-oh-consumers-into-criminals/

2026-10-20 12:01:32 UTC

Children May Proceed Pseudonymously; May Their Parents?
From L.R. v. Bd. of Ed. of Jennings School Dist., decided Wednesday by Judge Joshua Divine (E.D. Mo.): L.R. and…
The post Children May Proceed Pseudonymously; May Their Parents? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/children-may-proceed-pseudonymously-may-their-parents/

2026-10-20 12:01:28 UTC

Did Oregon Man Who Shot the School Shooter Violate Oregon Law in Carrying Gun onto School Property?
I've seen some say yes as to that—as an objection to gun control laws, not as an objection to the…
The post Did Oregon Man Who Shot the School Shooter Violate Oregon Law in Carrying Gun onto School Property? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/did-oregon-man-who-shot-the-school-shooter-violate-oregon-law-in-carrying-gun-onto-school-property/

2026-10-20 12:00:01 UTC

After the International 'Liberal Order'
A new book imagines a new global system. How plausible are its ideas?
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/after-the-international-liberal-order/

2026-10-20 11:00:58 UTC

Trump Administration Urges SCOTUS To Uphold Federal Ban on Distilling Liquor at Home
The justices will decide the case later this term.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/trump-administration-urges-scotus-to-uphold-federal-ban-on-distilling-liquor-at-home/

2026-10-20 11:00:29 UTC

Today in Supreme Court History: October 20, 1973
10/20/1973: The Saturday Night Massacre occurs.
The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 20, 1973 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-20-1973-8/

2026-10-20 08:00:23 UTC

Brickbat: Sticky Fingers
Fairfax County, Virginia, police officer Scott Abram was charged with two counts of misdemeanor shoplifting for stealing merchandise from two…
The post Brickbat: Sticky Fingers appeared first on Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2026/10/20/brickbat-sticky-fingers-6/

2026-10-20 07:00:00 UTC

Open Thread
What’s on your mind?
https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/20/open-thread-363/