Jacob Sullum
Jacob Sullum
During two decades in journalism Jacob Sullum has relentlessly skewered authoritarians of the left and the right, making the case for shrinking the realm of politics and expanding the realm of individual choice.
Read his weekly column here or check out his bio.
Recently Published
The Insurrection Act, Which Trump Keeps Threatening to Invoke, Is Alarmingly Vague and Broad: The Antiquated Statute Arguably Allows the President to Deploy the Military in Response to Nearly Any Form of Domestic Disorder Jan 21, 2026
President Donald Trump, who has periodically threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act before recons... Read More
19 States That Legalized Marijuana Use Nevertheless Say It Should Disqualify People From Owning Guns: They Are Joining the Trump Administration in Urging SCOTUS to Uphold a Federal Law That Disarms 'Unlawful' Drug Consumers Jan 14, 2026
If you are a cannabis consumer who owns a gun, you are committing a federal felony right now, even i... Read More
The 'Law Enforcement' Rationale for Invading Venezuela Is an Open-Ended License for War: If an Indictment Is Enough to Justify Military Action, Why Bother Seeking Congressional Approval? Jan 07, 2026
Venezuela is well rid of Nicolas Maduro, a corrupt, oppressive and illegitimate leader who presided ... Read More
How Politicians and Cops Tried to Dodge Responsibility in 2025: Presidents, Legislators and Police Officers Were Desperate to Blame Anyone but Themselves Dec 31, 2025
On his way out the door last January, then-President Joe Biden issued broad, preemptive pardons for ... Read More
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