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Politics investigates how governments, parties, and policymakers shape the landscape of free speech and censorship. From campaign regulations to state restrictions, this category examines the role of politics in defining the boundaries of expression and democratic debate.
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s newsletter takes on some rather unfortunate comments from…
If “you bring a gun” to Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro warned during a Fox News interview on Monday, “you’re going…
From Judge Ana Reyes’ opinion in Miot et al. v. Trump et al. (D.D.C.), a case challenging DHS’ suspension of…
In September 2024, Jodi Kantor published a stunning set of leaks concerning Trump v. United States. At the time, I…
AI data centers have become flashpoints in public debates over energy costs and grid capacity, leading some politicians to call…
I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best.…
Supporters of a “billionaire tax”—an idea being pushed both nationally and in California—claim it will impact only those who can…
Jane and I, joined by press freedom advocate Seth Stern to dissect the federal prosecution of journalist Don Lemon, discuss…
Hello and welcome to another edition of Free Agent! Don’t be afraid to drop the gloves outside this week, even…
Marty Makary was appointed commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2025. The prominent surgeon, medical researcher, bestselling…
Qatar and Israel are bitter rivals. While the Israeli government blames Qatar for backing “hatred, antisemitism and terror,” the Qatari monarch…
Some good news on immigration enforcement for the first time in what feels like a very long time comes in…