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
Dropped Cases Against Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandals Reflect a Rush to Judgment: Trump Still Seems to Think the Question of Individual Guilt or Innocence Is Irrelevant Aug 05, 2026
At a press conference on July 2, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said... Read More
Trump Keeps Pushing Legally Dubious Tariffs: His Latest Round of Broad Import Taxes, Like the Previous Two, Treats His Statutory Authority as an Afterthought Jul 29, 2026
When you start with a predetermined policy and then go looking for a legal pretext to justify it, yo... Read More
Trump's Threats to Yank Broadcast Licenses Are Part of a Speech-Chilling Intimidation Campaign: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Seems to Think TV Stations Are Legally Obligated to Please the President Jul 22, 2026
Imagine how Republicans would react if a Democratic president reflexively threatened to yank the bro... Read More
By Blessing Corruption, Todd Blanche Has Disqualified Himself From the Job He Wants: Trump's Nominee for Attorney General Has Repeatedly Subverted Justice to Benefit His Boss Jul 15, 2026
"I'm guessing I'll be in line," former FBI Director James Comey quipped after Acting Attorney Genera... Read More
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