Libertarian Reporting for 2026-05-04
Today’s news coverage from libertarian media sources.
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TweetScott Lincicome, Alfredo Carrillo Obregon, and Chad Smitson explain that “the AI boom is being fueled by imports — and free trade.” Two slices: Data published today by the US Bureau of Economic A...
Cafe Hayek
May 3, 2026 - cafehayek.com
Recent Books on the Constitution
My seminar picks for 2026 (and every year since 2005)
Reason.com
May 3, 2026 - reason.com
How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones [Updated]
As I saw at a recent conference, the two groups are similar in many ways. But there are a few notable differences.
Reason.com
May 3, 2026 - reason.com
LibertyCon 2026: Europe’s Liberty Movement Comes to Spain
After 6 years, LibertyCon Europe returned to Madrid, with the event’s fourteenth edition on April 24-26. The last time Students For Liberty’s largest annual conference took place in Spain, it was 2020...
Blog - Students For Liberty
May 3, 2026 - studentsforliberty.org
Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom"
I'm delighted to report that Profs. Jacob Mchangama (Vanderbilt) & Jeff Kosseff (Naval Academy, moving this year to Minnesota) will… The post Jacob Mchangama & Jeff Kosseff Guest-Blogging About "The F...
Reason.com
May 3, 2026 - reason.com
Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'
"Now they are hitting everything. Nowhere is safe. But don't worry, we are okay," one Iranian woman texted her American relative.
Reason.com
May 3, 2026 - reason.com
Exit Now: IP: The Property That Isn’t
In comments I suggested: IP is Not “Not Property” Intellectual Property Rights as Negative Servitudes “Conversation with an author about copyright and publishing in a free society” IP: The Property Th...
C4SIF.org
May 3, 2026 - c4sif.org
The Left Should Love Data Centers
What’s the deal with leftists hating data centers? I don’t get it. The post The Left Should Love Data Centers appeared first on Free the People.
Free the People
May 3, 2026 - freethepeople.org
Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802
5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802 appeared first ...
Reason.com
May 3, 2026 - reason.com
Kill Switch Law Ushers in New Level of Surveillance in Your Car
But a new law passed in the Biden era, which has yet to take effect, will usher in a whole new level of intrusion with a kill switch inside your car.
Main Feed
May 3, 2026 - libertynation.com
From the Back Forty: The King Is Making Sense
Trump and Charles III - two kings in a castle?
Main Feed
May 3, 2026 - libertynation.com
Statism in Five Images
I had two columns mocking statism last year (here and here), so it’s time to augment our collection. Let’s start with this cartoon that could be considered a visual depiction of Mitchell’s Law. Our ne...
International Liberty
May 3, 2026 - danieljmitchell.wordpress.com
A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way
President Donald Trump and his predecessors spent decades putting the U.S. on a path toward war against Iran.
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces
The Court has in the past upheld restrictions on political activity (such as candidate speeches) on military bases, see Greer… The post Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing...
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
Citing Bogus ‘Threats’ to US, Trump Expands Already Devastating Sanctions on Cuba
Citing Cuba’s ties with its ally Iran, President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order expanding the already crippling US sanctions regime against Cuban officials, as the US administration ...
Antiwar.com Blog
May 2, 2026 - antiwar.com
Court Finds AI Hallucinations in Filing by Former State Senate Candidate
From Jimenez-Fogarty v. Fogarty, decided Wednesday by Magistrate Gabriel W. Gorenstein (S.D.N.Y.); Lindsay had run for the N.Y. State Senate… The post Court Finds AI Hallucinations in Filing by Former...
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the Reason?
The restrictions are often framed as a crime prevention measure. But the fine print points to a different motivation: adding union jobs.
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
John Mearsheimer on The Fallout from the Iran Debacle
Reprinted from John’s Substack: On 30 April 2026, I was on “Deep Dive” with Lt. Col. (ret.) Danny Davis talking about what President Trump is likely to do in Iran over the next few weeks and the cons...
Antiwar.com Blog
May 2, 2026 - antiwar.com
Ep. 2757 Will the Billionaires Unseat Massie? Cliff Maloney’s Strategies for Election Victories
Cliff Maloney on the unsexy nuts and bolts of winning elections — plus, an update on the Thomas Massie campaign. Sponsors Whether you’re running a business, doing a side hustle,… Read More The post Ep...
Tom Woods
May 2, 2026 - tomwoods.com
"Multi-Figure Verdicts"
I am certain that this claim is accurate.
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927
5/2/1927: Buck v. Bell decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
May 2, 2026 - reason.com
The Justice Department Indicts the Ministry of Love
The recent DOJ indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center might be controversial, but what is not controversial is that the SPLC engaged in conduct that was more reminiscent of the Ministry of Love...
Mises Institute
May 2, 2026 - mises.org
The Pension as Pretext: How the Blairite Clerisy Proposes to Loot the Old and Call It Reform
The Lifespan Fund: Reforming the State Pension for a More Affordable, Flexible and Fair Future, The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, London, 2026 There is a peculiar vice among the managerial c...
The Libertarian Alliance
May 2, 2026 - libertarianism.uk
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Smart meters, bad metaphors, and the color of state law
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections
It limits executive power grabs in this field, as well as others.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's Iran War Continues to Violate the Constitution - and Now Also the War Powers Act of 1973
The administration is wrong to claim that the 60-day time limit in the Act is "stops" due to the ongoing ceasefire.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.
Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
5th Circuit Panel Blocks 2023 Mifepristone Telemedicine Approval
This case will go to the Supreme Court very quickly.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
Prosecuting Fauci, Pirate Economy, and Mr. Beast's Red Button Blues
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss how Sen. Rand Paul is ready to go after Anthony Fauci's pardon and how Mr. Beast blew up the internet, again.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin
Cole Tomas Allen's actions just don't make sense, even in his own words, or in a time of political polarization.
Reason.com
May 1, 2026 - reason.com
CEI leads coalition supporting OCC preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
CEI today sent a letter to Jonathan Gould, the Comptroller of the Currency, cosigned by 22 other free market groups, supporting his office’s efforts to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition...