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  • How civil forfeiture targets everyday Americans, not kingpins
    How civil forfeiture targets everyday Americans, not kingpins

    Civil asset forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to permanently seize property suspected of being connected to criminal activity.

    By Gary Charles and Layal Bou Harfouch
    April 28, 2025

  • How Brazil’s X ban signals growing control over online free speech
    How Brazil’s X ban signals growing control over online free speech

    Brazil should be viewed as a cautionary tale for the United States regarding the consequences of unchecked discretionary power over digital speech.

    By J.P. Bastos, Ivanildo Terceiro and Mariana Trujillo
    April 28, 2025

  • New data shows no surge in problem gambling following sports betting expansion
    New data shows no surge in problem gambling following sports betting expansion

    A free, competitive, and well-monitored market is the best way to keep betting fair, safe, and aboveboard.

    By Michelle Minton
    April 24, 2025

  • Virginia reduces unnecessary licensing barriers for people with criminal records
    Virginia reduces unnecessary licensing barriers for people with criminal records

    The passage of Virginia Senate Bill 826 demonstrates a bipartisan commitment to common-sense criminal justice reform.

    By Gary Charles and David L. Morgan
    April 23, 2025

  • Puerto Rico’s housing crisis is no accident—it’s by design
    Puerto Rico’s housing crisis is no accident—it’s by design

    Puerto Rico faces some of the most significant affordability challenges in the United States, yet it is often overlooked in national housing policy discussions.

    By Christina Mojica
    April 21, 2025

  • Google found guilty of monopolizing online advertising as fight against Big Tech goes bipartisan
    Google found guilty of monopolizing online advertising as fight against Big Tech goes bipartisan

    A federal court issued a partial verdict against Google on Thursday in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice.

    By Max Gulker
    April 18, 2025

  • The push for greater oversight of homeschoolers
    The push for greater oversight of homeschoolers

    A proposal in Illinois would interfere with the thousands of homeschool parents who are deeply invested in seeing their children succeed.

    By Aaron Garth Smith
    April 17, 2025

  • Will Amazon choose free markets or corporate welfare?
    Will Amazon choose free markets or corporate welfare?

    Will Jeff Bezos put his money where his mouth is and end his company's participation in economic development subsidies?

    By John C. Mozena
    April 10, 2025

  • State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — April 2025
    State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — April 2025

    State efforts to legalize psychedelic therapies have made strides during the 2025 legislative sessions.

    By Gregory Ferenstein
    April 8, 2025

  • Why open enrollment laws that let public schools reject transfer students aren’t good enough
    Why open enrollment laws that let public schools reject transfer students aren’t good enough

    Families and policymakers shouldn’t settle for open enrollment laws that allow public schools with open seats to reject transfer students.

    By Jude Schwalbach
    April 7, 2025

  • In memoriam: Bill Dunn​
    In memoriam: Bill Dunn​

    “Bill was a fearless defender of liberty,” said Reason Foundation President David Nott.

    April 2, 2025

  • Changing North Carolina’s investment strategy would bring significant risks to taxpayers, public pensions
    Changing North Carolina’s investment strategy would bring significant risks to taxpayers, public pensions

    North Carolina taxpayers are obligated to pay for constitutionally-protected public pensions if the state's investments don't meet expectations.

    By Zachary Christensen
    April 2, 2025

  • Hawaiian company challenges the constitutionality of the Jones Act
    Hawaiian company challenges the constitutionality of the Jones Act

    A new lawsuit argues the Jones Act raises costs, reduces competition and hurts consumers and businesses in Hawaii.

    By Jay Derr
    March 31, 2025

  • Mississippi adopts hybrid retirement design in major pension reform
    Mississippi adopts hybrid retirement design in major pension reform

    A sustainable new “hybrid” retirement design has been adopted, but major funding and design issues remain for 2026.

    By Steven Gassenberger, Leonard Gilroy, Zachary Christensen and Truong Bui
    March 28, 2025

  • Open enrollment can help New Hampshire’s students and school districts
    Open enrollment can help New Hampshire’s students and school districts

    In the “live free or die” state, switching public schools is surprisingly difficult. Open enrollment could make it easier.

    By Jude Schwalbach and Drew Cline
    March 26, 2025

  • The Trump administration should promote criminal record expungement
    The Trump administration should promote criminal record expungement

    The Trump administration should pursue expungement reforms to ease individuals’ reintegration into society.

    By Gary Charles
    March 25, 2025

  • The failure of Massachusetts’ tobacco flavor ban
    The failure of Massachusetts’ tobacco flavor ban

    Data shows a surge in illegal vape seizures from 71,746 in 2022 to 308,100 in 2024.

    By Guy Bentley
    March 24, 2025

  • California’s roads and bridges rank next to last in the nation in condition and cost-effectiveness
    California’s roads and bridges rank next to last in the nation in condition and cost-effectiveness

    California’s highway system now ranks 49th out of 50 states in overall condition and cost-effectiveness in Reason Foundation’s latest Annual Highway Report.

    By Baruch Feigenbaum
    March 21, 2025

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