Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018
7/31/2018: Justice Anthony Kennedy resigns. Justice Anthony Kennedy The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018 appeared first on Reason.com. ReasonFounded in 1968, Reason is the magazine …
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OnlyFans Star Aella Talks Sex Work Economics
An outspoken defender of sex worker rights, Aella is a former factory worker who never graduated college. At one point, she was one of the most successful and best-known creators …
Not Even the FDA Trusts the FDA To Regulate Food Safety
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the agency has sought an external review of its approach to food safety. The surprising announcement, issued by FDA commissioner Dr. …
Today in Supreme Court History: July 30, 1956
7/30/1956: Congress enacted a resolution, declaring that the motto of the United States is “In God we Trust.” The Supreme Court declined to grant review in Newdow v.Congress, which considered …
Dav Pilkey’s The Adventures of Ook and Gluk Is Charming, Not Racist
Dav Pilkey has been on the New York Times children’s bestsellers list for almost 300 consecutive weeks. Thanks to the power of potty humor, his beloved character Captain Underpants has converted most …
The Dubious and Doomed ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban That the House Approved Today May Cost Democrats This Fall
The House of Representatives today approved H.R 1808, which would ban the production and sale of “assault weapons,” including semi-automatic rifles with features such as pistol grips, folding or adjustable stocks, …
Facebook, Instagram Posts Flagged as False for Rejecting Biden’s Recession Wordplay
Meta’s third-party fact-checkers have flagged as “false information” posts on Instagram and Facebook accusing the Biden administration of changing the definition of a recession in order to deny that the …
In Iowa, You No Longer Need a Permit To Sell Guns Across the Road from the Governor’s Mansion
A new law signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds limiting local governments’ power to regulate home businesses is letting her neighbors open a home-based gun dealership without the need for …
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. New on the Short Circuit podcast: Atlanta criminal defense …
Shakira Going to Trial in Spanish Tax Evasion Case
Despite receiving a plea deal offer to settle allegations of tax evasion, Colombian superstar Shakira has told a Spanish investigating judge that she wants to go to trial, affirming her …