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
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
Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin Insist That Politics Should Prevail Over Principle: The President and His New DHS Secretary Are Enraged by Jurists and Legislators Who Refuse to Toe the Party Line Mar 25, 2026
Some Supreme Court justices are so eager to demonstrate their independence, President Donald Trump c... Read More
Brendan Carr's Crusade to Reshape TV Journalism Is Blatantly Unconstitutional: The First Amendment Does Not Allow the FCC Chairman to Police News Coverage Mar 18, 2026
On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump criticized a Wall Street Journal article about an Irania... Read More
Trump's New Tariff Plan Still Asserts a Crisis That Does Not Exist: The President's Invocation of Section 122 Conflates a Trade Deficit With a Balance-of-Payments Deficit Mar 11, 2026
President Donald Trump's original plan for addressing the purported threat posed by the longstanding... Read More
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