Don’t Keep Parents in the Dark About the Genetic Risks in Their Families
An infant genomic screening test conducted as part of a research study found that a newborn has the BRCA2 gene variant, which predisposes its carriers to a higher risk of …
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Free-Range Kids in Virginia, Connecticut, and Illinois Celebrate a Very Special Independence Day
This year, Independence Day will be especially worth celebrating for families in Virginia, Connecticut, and Illinois. Just ask Evelyn Hackel. “The law goes into effect on July 1, and I’m …
The Green Police Are Coming for New York Pizza
When I lived in New York City my favorite pizzeria was Arturo’s, on Houston Street. Coal–fired ovens made for a charred crust you could use to sop up sauce from …
Today in Supreme Court History: June 29, 1992
6/29/1992: Planned Parenthood v. Casey is decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 29, 1992 appeared first on Reason.com. ReasonFounded in 1968, Reason is the magazine of …
Russia Looks Increasingly Medieval After the Coup That Wasn’t
If you’re trying to make sense of events in Russia, it might be best to frame it in medieval terms. Think of the mutiny by Prigozhin and the Wagner Group …
Cops Use Phony Diagnoses To Explain Away Stun Gun Deaths
A small change in wording by medical examiners could have a big impact on how deaths in police custody are reported. In March, the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) …
Bombing Mexican Cartels Won’t Stop Fentanyl
Americans continue to overdose on illicit fentanyl despite increased seizures of the drug coming north from Mexico. Several prominent Republicans are suggesting that the U.S. respond with wartime tools such …
An Interview With Adam Smith (No, Not That One)
On the occasion of his 300th birthday, Adam Smith—the Scottish Enlightenment luminary and so-called father of capitalism—was not available for comment, despite attempts to contact him via Ouija board and …
Police Let Their K-9 Maul on the Wrong Guy. They Arrested Him Anyway.
Last year, a police officer sicced his K-9 on Sean Davis as he slept in a wooded area in Covington, Kentucky, mauling his arm and causing severe injuries. Officers had …
Review: How Tetris Escaped the Iron Curtain
If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you like honest capitalism, global trade, property rights, and technology—and maintain a healthy disdain for Soviet communism. Anyone who fits that …