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It's not just the right to report that's under attack. It's also your right to be informed.
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New Espionage Charges Against Assange Are Bad for Journalists, Worse for Citizens

It's not just the right to report that's under attack. It's also your right to be informed.

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The government can't even stop the flow of illicit substances in a sealed and militarized building that's under its total control.
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The State Can't Keep Drugs Out of Prisons. How Was It Ever Going to Keep Them Out of America?

This is the nature of government. It can't stop the flow of illicit substances in a sealed and militarized building that's under its total control.

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An unprecedented attack on free speech and the free press is afoot.
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Dangerous Precedent Looms in Espionage Indictment Against Julian Assange

Plus: Naomi Wolf has no clue (again), gun site wins Section 230 case, and more...

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Don't believe the Justice Department when it reassures journalists that the WikiLeaks founder is uniquely guilty of violating the Espionage Act.
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New Julian Assange Indictment Crushes the Hopes of Journalists Who Thought Their Press Passes Would Save Them

Don't believe the Justice Department when it reassures journalists that the WikiLeaks founder is uniquely guilty of violating the Espionage Act.

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PODCAST: Decriminalize Denver campaign director Kevin Matthews speaks about his winning strategy and the new frontier of drug policy.
https://reason.com/podcast/the-inside-story-of-how-denver-decriminalized-magic-mushrooms/
The Inside Story of How Denver Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms

Decriminalize Denver campaign director Kevin Matthews speaks about his winning strategy and the new frontier of drug policy.

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White House Bypasses Congress, Sends More Troops and Weapons to Middle East To Counter Iran

The Trump administration keeps deliberately raising tensions with Iran, risking conflict.

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"I am not able to provide you with an exact timeline on when all systems will be restored."
https://reason.com/2019/05/24/should-baltimore-pay-ransom-to-the-hackers-holding-city-computers-hostage/
Should Baltimore Pay Ransom to the Hackers Holding City Computers Hostage?

The city’s systems have been down since May 7, with no end in sight.

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California's paper receipt crackdown in a perfect mix of cronyism, fearmongering, and needless nanny-state intervention.
https://reason.com/2019/05/24/environmental-group-behind-californias-paper-receipt-crackdown-is-chaired-by-ceo-of-digital-payment-company/
Environmental Group Behind California's Paper Receipt Crackdown Is Chaired by CEO of Digital Payment Company

A California bill to crack down on paper receipts relies on scare tactics and misinformation.

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California's paper receipt crackdown in a perfect mix of cronyism, fearmongering, and needless nanny-state intervention.
https://reason.com/2019/05/24/environmental-group-behind-californias-paper-receipt-crackdown-is-chaired-by-ceo-of-digital-payment-company/
Environmental Group Behind California's Paper Receipt Crackdown Is Chaired by CEO of Digital Payment Company

A California bill to crack down on paper receipts relies on scare tactics and misinformation.

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A compromise between civil rights groups and California police organizations will preserve a bill that puts tighter rules on officers' use of deadly force.
https://reason.com/2019/05/24/bill-would-limit-california-cops-use-of-deadly-force/
Bill Would Limit California Cops' Use of Deadly Force

The legislation moves forward following a compromise with law enforcement groups.

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