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
Civil Libertarians Left and Right Unite to Oppose Disarming Cannabis Consumers: A Supreme Court Case Illustrates the Potential for Trans-Partisan Alliances Between Critics of Gun Control and Critics of the War on Drugs Mar 04, 2026
Under federal law, millions of Americans are committing felonies right now because they own guns and... Read More
The SCOTUS Tariff Decision Vindicates the Rule of Law and the Separation of Powers: Although Trump Has Other Options for Taxing Imports, the Justices Reminded Him That He Needs Clear Congressional Authorization Feb 25, 2026
On Friday, hours after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump had no tariff authority u... Read More
Trump's Blatantly Unconstitutional Attempt to Punish His Congressional Critics Hits 2 Roadblocks: A Grand Jury and a Federal Judge Rejected the President's Vendetta Against Legislators Who Produced a Video About the Duty to Refuse Unlawful Military Orders Feb 18, 2026
In 2013, several Republican senators questioned then-President Barack Obama's use of drones to kill ... Read More
The Heavy Pot Taxes Favored by The New York Times Would Undermine Legalization: The Newspaper's Plan to Address Marijuana Abuse Would Compound the Disadvantages That State-Licensed Suppliers Face in Competing With the Black Market Feb 11, 2026
The New York Times embraced legalization of recreational marijuana in 2014, two years after Colorado... Read More
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