Friday Funnies
We have a debt ceiling deal.
By R.J. Matson
Friday Movie Review—Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Verse uses its diverse cast as an opportunity for narrative delights.
By Peter Suderman
Adam Smith Has Something for Everyone
From the American Founders to communist meme creators, people have long claimed Smith's endorsement for their ideas.
By Katherine Mangu-Ward
Marc Andreessen on A.I., Bitcoin, and Billionaires
Is the A.I. breakthrough for real this time?
By Katherine Mangu-Ward
Video—Will A.I. Steal Our Jobs?
Yes, and thank god for that!
By Natalie Dowzicky
Childproofing the Internet
How online “child protection” measures could make child and adult internet users more vulnerable to hackers, identity thieves, and snoops.
By Elizabeth Nolan Brown
What Do Gadsden Flags and Pride Flags Have in Common?
Sexual minorities aren't the only ones who love to wave identity flags.
By Scott Shackford
Debt Ceiling Deal Will End The Student Loan Repayment Pause
Solidifying a start date for student loan repayment is a clear win for anyone concerned by the extended pause in student loan repayment.
By Emma Camp
Homeschooling Is On the Rise, Even As the Pandemic Recedes
As of May 2023, 85% of students are enrolled in public schools, 9.6% attend private schools, and 5.4% are homeschooled.
By Aaron Garth Smith and Jordan Campbell
Ron DeSantis Dangerously Blurs the Line Between State and Private Action
Whether the putative target is the "biomedical security state," wokeness, "Big Tech censors," or Chinese Communists, the presidential candidate’s grandstanding poses a clear threat to individual rights.
By Jacob Sullum
Podcast—Clea Conner: America Needs More and Better Debates
The CEO of Open To Debate wants us to disagree more productively—especially when it comes to presidential debates.
By Nick Gillespie
Amidst Dreams of Green Energy, Regulators and Industry Warn of Summer Blackouts
If you want to keep the lights on, it might be a good time to shop for a generator.
By J.D. Tuccille
California Regulations Prevent Insurers From Accurately Pricing Wildfire Risk, So Now They're Fleeing the State
California homeowners are finding out that government-imposed market distortions cannot be maintained forever.
By Ronald Bailey
Biden Administration’s Proposed Changes Would Make It Easier for Agencies to Justify Regulations
Federal agencies wouldn't have to adequately address the fiscal consequences of most regulations.
By Jay Derr
Federal Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Legal Cannabis Users
The GRAM Act would ensure that individuals are not forced to choose between exercising their constitutional rights to own a gun and legally using cannabis.
By Madison Carlino