Libertarian Reporting for 2026-07-14
Today’s news coverage from libertarian media sources. Today's edition includes 59 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 1956 articles found on 36 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Cafe Hayek, Reason.com, LewRockwell, John Locke Foundation, Law & Liberty, The Libertarian Institute, International Liberty, Mises Institute, Main Feed, Tenth Amendment Center, Blog - Students For Liberty, The Libertarian Alliance, Notes On Liberty.
Some Links
TweetAlex Tabarrok warns of the Trump administration’s “nationalization of American science.” A slice: OMB, joined by some forty grantmaking agencies—NSF, HHS, DOE, NASA, DOD among them—has proposed a...
Cafe Hayek
Jul 13, 2026 - cafehayek.com
Border Cops Can Search Your Phone Whenever They Want, If You're Within 100 Miles of the Border
They can also search it without a warrant if you're flying abroad. Yes, even if you're an American citizen.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
How the Right to Trial Became a Legal Fiction
Half a century after approving coercive plea bargaining, the Supreme Court is beginning to recognize its costs.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Last of the Neocon 'Three Amigos': Lindsey Graham Dies Unexpectedly
The one thing Graham was consistent about was his enthusiasm for foreign wars.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Here’s JD: The Unbearable Lightness of VP Vance: A Very Short Primer
Without demarcation, Vance has blended into an administration that is terrorizing the world financially, economically and militarily. From Greenland, to Latin America to West Asia to Africa and the Ar...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Who Reported About Trump's New Plane
The government says the reporters are not targets of the investigation, but such subpoenas can still have a chilling effect on the press.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Financialization: The Parasite and the Host
“The economy doesn’t work for you — it works to extract from you.” —Michael Hudson Financialization is a word you have probably heard in economic news, but its true meaning is rarely explained. The po...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
The Israelization of America
Israel has such contempt for its American puppet doll, into which Israeli operative President Donald Trump has turned a once proud United States, that US Representative Ro Khanna and his fact-finding ...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
SCOTUS labeled ‘powerful, resilient, independent’
Jack Goldsmith assesses the impact of recent US Supreme Court decisions involving the limits of executive power. About a year ago the Trump administration appeared to have defied legal restraints on t...
John Locke Foundation
Jul 13, 2026 - johnlocke.org
Trump's Tariffs Have Been Particularly Costly for Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve reports that small businesses were less likely to be able to avoid tariff costs during 2025 and are more pessimistic about employment and revenue in 2026.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Murray N. Rothbard: Toward a ‘Science of Liberty’
Downloads Misesian May June 2026 rev.pdf Murray N. Rothbard was a system builder in the mode of Ludwig von Mises, Frank H. Knight, and Friedrich A. Hayek. Like these eminent economists, Rothbard concl...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
A Delusional Trump Has Another Exciting Week
There is a good thing about having Donald J Trump as president and that is how during a normal week he will say or do a number of incredibly stupid things that make one want to smile or even laugh out...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Tariff Refund Update
Important progress has been made on repaying illegally collected tariffs. But serious problems remain, including some caused by the Trump Administration's efforts to keep some of the illegally collect...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Crisis Phase
Plus: The state tries babysitting, Lindsey Graham dies, and more...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Magnificent Humanity, Poor Economics
Magnifica Humanitas could address contemporary questions more effectively if it had sounder economics.
Law & Liberty
Jul 13, 2026 - lawliberty.org
Meet 5 of Britain's Most Unusual Election Candidates
From Count Binface to AI Steve, Britain’s novelty candidates use costumes, absurd promises, and electoral loopholes to puncture the self-importance of politics.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Lawsuit Challenging Military Aid to Israel Thrown Out
From Rowley v. Finstad, decided Friday by Judge Eric Tostrud (D. Minn.); I think this is correct—if people disapprove of… The post Lawsuit Challenging Military Aid to Israel Thrown Out appeared first ...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Slaughter ruling makes constitutional sense
Philip Hamburger explores the implications of a major recent US Supreme Court ruling. When Donald Trump fired a Joe Biden–appointed member of the Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Slaughter, she sued ...
John Locke Foundation
Jul 13, 2026 - johnlocke.org
Taking new look at US alliances
Colin Dueck explores the future of American military alliances. The American experience with military alliances has been informed by two competing impulses: a nationalist emphasis on US sovereignty an...
John Locke Foundation
Jul 13, 2026 - johnlocke.org
European Parliament ‘Regrets’ But Does Not Condemn Ukraine’s Glorification of Nazis
The European Parliament has become a Nazi whitewashing machine. European lawmakers appeared to back Poland over grievances with the Kiev regime’s honoring of WWII-era Nazis. But a closer look at the w...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Should Christians Be Meek?
The language a society uses can powerfully shape how its members perceive reality, organize their thoughts, and prioritize values—steering cultural norms, institutions, and collective decisions in las...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Why America Providing ‘Patriot’ Anti-Missiles License to Ukraine Now?
This is mainly about profit and posturing, but there’s also a strategic restructuring element to it. Namely, Washington DC sees such deals as a way to hit (at least) two birds with one stone. It keeps...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
State Department Launches Campaign to Dismantle Intolerable Threat Posed By ICC
The State Department announced a “whole-of-government” effort to systematically dismantle the International Criminal Court’s ability to target Americans with war crimes charges. “Secretary of State M...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 13, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
First Amendment Protects Universities From Florida's Stop WOKE Act
In the U.S., government officials aren’t allowed to fight ideas they don’t like with censorship.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Trump’s 1,000 Missiles Locked and Loaded
If the Art of the Deal fails, threaten them with total destruction. That’s what Trump did Friday night with another irrational post to his Truth Social. 1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed a...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Before the First Switch Goes Dark
Most people imagine that the beginning of a crisis announces itself with unmistakable spectacle. We picture fighter aircraft crossing national borders, emergency broadcasts interrupting television pro...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Congratulations To Kirill Muzyka, Repeat Chief Justice of FantasySCOTUS for OT 2025
The October 2025 Term of FantasySCOTUS finally came to a close. On the whole, this term was a one of… The post Congratulations To Kirill Muzyka, Repeat Chief Justice of FantasySCOTUS for OT 2025 appea...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Is there an ideal number of early voting days?
A pair of bills on early voting were submitted in the General Assembly during this year’s short session. Neither went anywhere, but they exposed the mindsets of legislators from both parties on what s...
John Locke Foundation
Jul 13, 2026 - johnlocke.org
How to Avoid Annoying Your Judge with Your Sealing Requests
Among other things, "Don't do things that shift work from lawyer to judge."
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Yemen Says Saudi Arabia Bombed Sanaa Airport, Ceasefire Over
Yemen said that Saudi Arabia bombed the airport in the capital city as a plane attempted to return from Iran. It is the second time this month that Sanaa reported Riyadh attempted to interfere with a ...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 13, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
California mayor’s arrest offers lessons about Chinese spies
Audrye Wong offers a warning about the role of Chinese spies in America. Eileen Wang was the mayor of Arcadia, a sunny Southern California town — until May, when she pleaded guilty to acting as an ill...
John Locke Foundation
Jul 13, 2026 - johnlocke.org
The Economic and Human Cost of Occupational Licensing, Part II
As I explained in 2017 (see here, here, and here), it is unfair and destructive when politicians and bureaucrats require that people get permission from the government before working in a profession. ...
International Liberty
Jul 13, 2026 - danieljmitchell.wordpress.com
RFK Jr. Wants the Government To Teach Everyone How To Cook Again
Can we trust the federal government and its ever-changing nutrition guidelines, to teach us how and what to cook?
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Great Moments in Unintended Consequences: Yosemite Permits, Italy's Superbonus, CEO Salary Caps (Vol. 22)
Good intentions, bad results.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Muslim College Instructor's First Amendment Retaliation / Title VII Claim Can Go Forward
From Judge Donald Middlebrooks (S.D. Fla.) in Ahmed v. Dist. Bd. of Trs. for Indian River State Coll., decided June… The post Muslim College Instructor's First Amendment Retaliation / Title VII Claim ...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
AI-Generated Briefing Must Be Cite-Checked by Lawyer, Not Just a Paralegal
At least that is so in California, a California appellate court holds
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Today in Supreme Court History: July 13, 1787
7/13/1787: The Articles of Confederation Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 13, 1787 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
The Top Political Question Worldwide
Shall our country be independent (sovereign), or instead be ruled by and for the U.S. Government, or maybe by and for Israel or some other imperial country? There are just six empires today. The #1 em...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Trump Announces US Will Impose Security Fees in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that the US was reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports. He added that the US military will become the “guardians” of the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships a 20% protec...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 13, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
The Fallacy of the Keynesian Theory of Insufficient Demand
Keynesians claim that recessions occur because of a lack of consumer demand. However, demand comes from what we produce, so a growing economy needs more production.
Mises Institute
Jul 13, 2026 - mises.org
South Korea Grew Faster When It Was More Open to Trade
TweetSee also Veronique de Rugy, “New Protectionism: Still Protectionism and Bad Economics,” Mercatus Center, November 6, 2019. Editor, Wall Street Journal 1211 6th Ave. New York, NY 10036 Editor: Rev...
Cafe Hayek
Jul 13, 2026 - cafehayek.com
He Who "Would Be a Great Lawyer" "Must First Consent to Become a Great Drudge"
A nice line from Daniel Webster, quoted by Judge Joshua Wolson (E.D. Pa.) July 8 in Estate of Funkhouser v. Delaware… The post He Who "Would Be a Great Lawyer" "Must First Consent to Become a Great Dr...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
Brickbat: Bargain Shopping
Carla Louise Collins, a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee, was arrested and charged with identity theft and fraudulent use of… The post Brickbat: Bargain Shopping appeared first on Reaso...
Reason.com
Jul 13, 2026 - reason.com
It’s a Race Between Revolutionary Consciousness and the Implementation of Police Robots
John F Kennedy was correct when he said “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” That’s why police robots are being aggressively normalized today. The e...
LewRockwell
Jul 13, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Between Babel and Jerusalem
The pope issues a warning about the spiritual dangers of AI.
Law & Liberty
Jul 13, 2026 - lawliberty.org
The Kyle Anzalone Show: When Will Russia Win the War?
Ukraine’s air defenses are hitting a wall, and the numbers are terrifying. We walk through Zelensky’s warning that Patriot interceptors are running short, why ballistic missiles are a different proble...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
NYT: Marco Rubio Running Venezuela From Washington
Secretary of State Marco Rubio controls Venezuela’s finances, making him the effective viceroy of the South American nation. “Mr. Rubio has become the de facto viceroy of Venezuela, holding sway over...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Lindsey Graham Meets His Maker
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-Israel and defense contractors) has died. Although Trump called him a “true American Patriot,” Zelenskyy said that “Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and of the values t...
LewRockwell
Jul 12, 2026 - lewrockwell.com
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed, Trump Claims It’s Open for Commercial Shipping
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic due to US violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). President Donald Trump asserted that the waterway was open to commercial shipping...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
License to Kill: Migrant Drivers Let in by Biden Are Still Deadly
More handwringing will not stop this continual problem with migrants – illegal or otherwise.
Main Feed
Jul 12, 2026 - libertynation.com
Today in Supreme Court History: July 12, 1909
7/12/1909: 16th Amendment is submitted to the states. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 12, 1909 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Jul 12, 2026 - reason.com
Andy Serkis on Animal Farm, Authoritarianism, and Humanizing Monsters
"If Orwell were writing that story now, what would his targets be?" the Animal Farm director asks Reason's Nick Gillespie.
Reason.com
Jul 12, 2026 - reason.com
American Congressman Detained By Israeli Settlers with American Rifles in the West Bank
California Representative Ro Khanna says he was stopped by Israeli settlers armed with American rifles in the West Bank. The Congressman explained that when the IDF arrived, they sided with the settle...
The Libertarian Institute
Jul 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
The Foundation of the Constitution: Top-5 Principles from the American Revolution
Thomas Jefferson called the 10th Amendment the "foundation of the Constitution," and for good reason too. It enshrines many of the radical principles that sparked the “real American Revolution” in the...
Tenth Amendment Center
Jul 12, 2026 - blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com
Missiles and Drones Cannot Stop the Ukrainian Renaissance
As has become tradition, the Ukrainian Renaissance conference returned again this July for its fourth annual edition. For the first time however, the event, co-hosted by Students For Liberty, Ukrainia...
Blog - Students For Liberty
Jul 12, 2026 - studentsforliberty.org
Britain Through Xi Jinping’s Eyes
In my recent review of Xi Jinping’s five-volume The Governance of China, I argued that Western readers often misunderstand what sort of books they are. They are usually treated as collections of Commu...
The Libertarian Alliance
Jul 12, 2026 - libertarianism.uk
My Realist Journey, Part 5: Our State of Recovery.
Volume 7 of the States of Mind project: State of Recovery. In my 2013 book (paperback in 2014), State of Recovery: The Quest to Restore American Security After 9/11, I present a retrospective reflecti...
Notes On Liberty
Jul 11, 2026 - notesonliberty.com
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court
From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in World Prof. Ass'n for Transgender Health v. FTC: When parties seek an… The post World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can'...
Reason.com
Jul 11, 2026 - reason.com
Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "Clueless" Thrown Out
From Judge Kenneth Karas (S.D.N.Y.) Friday in Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc. v. Legislative Correspondents' Ass'n: On October 8, 2025,… The post Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "Clu...