The Era of Small Government Is Over

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can view it in a browser here.     The latest news and analysis from Reason.com Monday, May 10, 2021     The FBI Seized Heirlooms, Coins, and Cash From Hundreds of Safe Deposit Boxes in Beverly Hills, Despite Knowing 'Some' Belonged to 'Honest Citizens' Victims of the FBI's constitutionally dubious raid say they've been told to come forward and identify themselves if they want their stuff back. By Eric Boehm   When Eminent Domain Is Used for Economic Assassination Government officials who wield land grabs to pick economic winners and losers now want to use them to kill disfavored businesses. By J.D. Tuccille   sponsor content     The Era of Small Government Is Over Is there any hope to check the growth of the state? By Eric Boehm   Joe Biden Can't Explain Why He's Still Wearing a Mask The administration is modeling behavior that is even more risk-averse than what the CDC recommends. By Robby Soave   New Lawsuit Argues That D.C.'s Ban on Dancing at Weddings Violates the First Amendment A bride-to-be says the regulation is an irrational and unconstitutional restriction on her special day. By Christian Britschgi   It's Too Bad We Can't Fire More Governors Citizens should be able to punish elected officials who have done an extraordinarily bad job rather than be forced to count on elected legislators to do the heavy lifting. By Matt Welch   Liz Cheney's Expected Ouster Shows the GOP Stands for Nothing but One Man's Whims The main qualification of Cheney's likely replacement as chair of the House Republican Conference is her willingness to indulge Donald Trump's election fantasy. By Jacob Sullum   North Carolina's Terrible Body Camera Law Blocks Important Information in a Controversial Police Shooting Will the public ever see why deputies shot Andrew Brown? By Scott Shackford   The Jobs Picture Is More Complex Than It Seems Some signs are good, some signs are bad. By Bruce Yandle   'The Intellectual Johnny Appleseed of the Counterculture' A conversation with Whole Earth Catalog founder, Merry Prankster, and woolly mammoth de-extinctionist Stewart Brand. By Nick Gillespie   sponsor content     Donate Reason Foundation 5737 Mesmer Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90230, USA Privacy Policy   Manage Your Preferences Unsubscribe