How the Past 4 American Presidents Helped Escalate Tensions in Ukraine

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can view it in a browser here. The latest news and analysis from Reason.com Friday, February 25, 2022 How the Past 4 American Presidents Helped Escalate Tensions in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin is singularly responsible for the war that began this week. But the past four presidential administrations missed opportunities to de-escalate. By Eric Boehm Stop Trying To Make Ukraine About Your Culture War As the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen, many Americans can't stop trying to make this tragedy all about us. By Elizabeth Nolan Brown No, Putin Isn't a Defender of 'Christian Values' Russia is one of the most egregious violators of religious liberty on the planet. By Billy Binion How To Boost the U.S. Economy While Sticking It to Putin Let's give green cards to the Russians and deprive Vladimir Putin of the brainpower that keeps Russia's industrial motors running. By Fiona Harrigan sponsor content   Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court The SCOTUS pick has shown admirable judgment in criminal justice cases. By Damon Root Marco Rubio Accidentally Makes the Case Against Common-Good Conservatism at CPAC Here’s hoping the Florida senator recognizes threats to freedom when they come from the right as well as the left. By Stephanie Slade Colorado Legislators Advance Bill To Ban Police from Lying to Minors During Interrogations Reason reported last year on how minors are particularly susceptible to being coerced into false confessions. By C.J. Ciaramella The Convictions of 3 Cops Who Failed To Prevent George Floyd's Death Underline the Duty To Intervene The defendants unsuccessfully argued that their training was inadequate and that they understandably deferred to a senior officer. By Jacob Sullum An Off-Duty Cop Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend. The California Highway Patrol Ignored the Red Flags. When cops don't police their own, the results can be deadly. By Steven Greenhut A Federal Lawsuit Challenges Blatantly Unconstitutional Anti-Crime Checkpoints in Jackson, Mississippi "You can't treat everyone like a criminal to find the criminals," an outraged driver says. In Jackson, apparently you can. By Jacob Sullum Image credit: PhotoXpress/ZUMA Press/Newscom Sponsor Content Donate Reason Foundation 5737 Mesmer Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90230, USA Privacy Policy   Manage Your Preferences Unsubscribe