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
Trump's Embrace of Psychedelic Therapy Leaves Most Users on the Wrong Side of the Law: The Medical Model Assumes That Americans Should Be Allowed to Use Psychedelics Only for Government-Approved Reasons Apr 22, 2026
On Saturday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at "accelerating medical treatme... Read More
The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech: In the Guise of Investigating 'Potentially Unlawful Advertiser Boycotts,' the Commission Is Punishing the Organization for Its Views Apr 15, 2026
In November 2023, about a year after Elon Musk took over Twitter, Media Matters for America made a s... Read More
Innocent Property Owners Deserve 'Just Compensation' When Cops Wreck Their Homes or Businesses: Two Petitions Ask the Supreme Court to Uphold the Remedy Required by the Fifth Amendment Apr 08, 2026
In 2022, police caused extensive damage to Amy Hadley's home in South Bend, Indiana, because they mi... Read More
New York's Governor Seems Indifferent to the Health Consequences of a Steep Tax on Nicotine Pouches: Kathy Hochul's Proposed Levy Would Deter Smokers From Switching to a Much Less Dangerous Habit Apr 01, 2026
By pushing a 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington ... Read More
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