Libertarian Reporting for 2026-04-13
Today’s news coverage from libertarian media sources.
Keonne Rodriguez on Bitcoin, Privacy, and Going to Prison
"We thought we were on the right side of the law," the Samourai Wallet co-founder tells Reason.
Reason.com
Apr 12, 2026 - reason.com
Some Links
TweetScott Winship corrects several of Michael Brendan Dougherty’s misconceptions about the American economy. A slice: The second issue Dougherty raises is his claim that “the overwhelming contributor...
Cafe Hayek
Apr 12, 2026 - cafehayek.com
Tiger King Attorney Sanctioned for Filing Complaint with AI Hallucinations
Another example of the risks of relying upon AI tools to assist in legal research.
Reason.com
Apr 12, 2026 - reason.com
Trump Admits Gas Prices Are Likely to Increase By November Midterms
President Donald Trump warned Americans that gas prices may continue to increase through the midterm elections later this year. The war against Iran has caused substantial disruptions to the oil marke...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
Trump Announces Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States would impose a total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a second post, he claimed that talks with Iran collapsed because Tehra...
The Libertarian Institute
Apr 12, 2026 - libertarianinstitute.org
From the Back Forty: Heartlanders Hoped for More Trump Action
By Sarah Cowgill The Democratic Party machine dropped random and ridiculous notions on all things political, but dagnabbit, so did the GOP. It was such an obnoxious week that Heartlanders hoped for a ...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 12, 2026 - libertynation.com
Happy Yuri Gagarin Day!
Gagarin was the first man in space, 65 years ago today.
Reason.com
Apr 12, 2026 - reason.com
Today in Supreme Court History: April 12, 1945
4/12/1945: President Harry Truman's inauguration. He would make four appointments to the Supreme Court: Chief Justice Vinson, and Justices Burton,… The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 12, 1...
Reason.com
Apr 12, 2026 - reason.com
BREAKING: US Navy Blockades the Strait of Hormuz
By Liberty Nation Authors President Donald Trump announced Sunday, April 12, that the US Navy will establish a blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The president made his announcement hours afte...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 12, 2026 - libertynation.com
The Moral High Ground and the Value of One Life
By Leesa K. Donner What is the value of life? White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt got salty with a reporter who intimated during a news conference on Wednesday, April 8, that the US had lost ...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 12, 2026 - libertynation.com
No Deal Between US, Iran After 21-Hour-Long Peace Talks
By Elizabeth Lawrence Just over one month since the US launched Operation Epic Fury in Iran, Vice President JD Vance said Tehran has “chosen not to accept our terms” for a lasting peace deal following...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 12, 2026 - libertynation.com
Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.
As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Law Banning Home Alcohol Distilleries
The ruling holds the law exceeds Congress' authority under the tax power and the Necessary and Proper Clause. But it does not consider the Commerce Clause.
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Wisconsin Reined in Public Sector Unions. Now Those Reforms Are in Jeopardy.
Act 10 saved taxpayers billions and helped government run more efficiently. Fifteen years later, a questionable legal challenge may doom it.
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Follow-Up to "Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use" Post
"Market Erasure," "Three Plinths," "The March 2nd Transformation," "Karen" "branding," and "The Commercially Savvy Lawyer."
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Reinforcing Failure: A Ground Invasion of Iran Will Make Things Much Worse
An anti-war song, because I’m anti-war, because I was in one. ~Jim Radford Easter Sunday, and the Mad Emperor Donald Trump threatens war crimes against the people of Iran. The derangement of the Ameri...
Antiwar.com Blog
Apr 11, 2026 - antiwar.com
The Best and the Worst in the Hayek Socialism Index
When writing about which jurisdictions have the most economic freedom or best tax regimes, I’ve sometimes groused that it would be very interesting if small micro-states were included. Lo and behold, ...
International Liberty
Apr 11, 2026 - danieljmitchell.wordpress.com
Ep. 2751 Darryl Cooper on the Destructive Power of Immigration
Darryl Cooper on what makes the immigration question so central to what America’s future is to look like. Sponsors If you’re a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are… Read More The post Ep. 2751 ...
Tom Woods
Apr 11, 2026 - tomwoods.com
Petitioner's Regret No Grounds for Sealing of 8-Year-Old Restraining Order Documents
Petitioner's new-found "public figure" status, and concerns that records are "impeding his employment, professional credibility, and personal safety," don't justify sealing, either.
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862
4/11/1862: Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862 appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason.com
Apr 11, 2026 - reason.com
Leftist Illinois Court Fires Judge in Attack on Trump and Free Speech
By James Fite If any vestige of Republican loyalty remains in the home state of America’s first Republican president, it certainly isn’t to be found in the halls of power. Illinois may have once been ...
Liberty Nation News
Apr 11, 2026 - libertynation.com
Iran and the Value of Life
By Liberty Nation Authors President Donald Trump took a big risk on rescuing the downed airman – here’s why it was really worth it.
Liberty Nation News
Apr 11, 2026 - libertynation.com
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Phony checks, a twinkling of an eye, and sparkling sports gambling.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
In New Tariff Cases, Trump Asserts 'Unreviewable' Power To Invent a Balance-of-Payments Deficit
The Court of International Trade is weighing the legality of the import taxes that the president wants to impose under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
Thoughts on Today's Oral Argument in the Section 122 Tariff Cases
The outcome is unclear. But the judges seemed skeptical of the Trump Administration's claims that Section 122 grants them sweeping tariff powers.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
DOGE, the Social Security Administration, and How Inferior Courts Should Treat S. Ct. Interim Orders
Some excerpts from the 88 pages of opinions in AFSCME v. Social Security Admin., decided today by the Fourth Circuit… The post DOGE, the Social Security Administration, and How Inferior Courts Should ...
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
UNC Newspaper Halts Satire and Implements DEI Training After Backlash Over April Fools' Issue
Free speech lawyers say UNC violated North Carolina’s institutional neutrality law.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
A Maryland Hospital Held a Woman for Months Against Her Will. The Supreme Court Will Decide if She Can Sue.
The case will determine whether an unnamed plaintiff can take the hospital and its doctors to federal court.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Kids Climate Case Against Discounting in Cost-Benefit Analysis
The kids climate cases continue to have standing problems in federal court.
Reason.com
Apr 10, 2026 - reason.com
Operation Eternal Darkness Threatens Iran Ceasefire Deal
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi play a little war vs. music game before they go back over COVID craziness and the joys of Pokémon.