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The Impeachment of Andrew "Tennessee" Johnson Nov 16, 2018

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The impeachment of Andrew Johnson might offer a few lessons for today. Gene Healy is author of "Indispensable Remedy: The Broad Scope of the Constitution’s Impeachment Power.”

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Disciplining China's Trade Practices at the WTO Nov 15, 2018

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China's trade practices are questionable, but are tariffs the proper response? Simon Lester is author of the new Cato paper, "Disciplining China's Trade Practices at the WTO: How WTO Complaints Can Help Make China More Market-Oriented."

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Trump Endorses Serious Sentencing Reform Nov 15, 2018

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President Trump has endorsed legislation that would make some federal drug sentencing reform retroactive. Molly Gill of Families Against Mandatory Minimums discusses the proposal and what a new Congress should focus on in the next term.

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Debt, Credit, and Consumer Protection Nov 13, 2018

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Some of the large drivers of financial problems facing consumers are the regulators who are trying to protect us. New Cato senior fellow Todd Zywicki comments.

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Social Media and the Pipe Bomber Nov 12, 2018

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Before Cesar Sayoc sent pipe bombs to prominent Democrats, he threatened Cato adjunct scholar Ilya Somin.

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Sex Worker Freedom in Nevada Holds Steady Nov 09, 2018

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Voters in Lyon County, Nevada rejected a proposal to ban brothels there. Meanwhile, brothel owner Dennis Hof won election to state office despite his death weeks earlier. Alice Little, a sex worker in Nevada, describes what's next for defending and advancing sex worker freedom.

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The 'Protectionist Moment' That Wasn’t Nov 08, 2018

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Donald Trump's protectionist tendencies may have reached their natural limit. Scott Lincicome discusses his new trade bulletin on the subject.

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Jeff Sessions "Fired for Doing the Right Thing" Nov 07, 2018

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Jeff Sessions has resigned as Attorney General, a move that opens up many questions about the future of investigations into the White House and harsh federal law enforcement. Trevor Burrus and Alex Nowrasteh comment.

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Divided Government Won in 2018 Nov 07, 2018

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Democrats will run the U.S. House and Republicans will hang onto the Senate. What does that mean for limited government? What were the bright spots for liberty at the state level? Michael Tanner comments.

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New Polling on Pre-Existing Conditions Coverage Costs and Benefits Nov 06, 2018

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Democrats have pinned some of their hopes on protecting Americans from pre-existing conditions from losing certain coverage mandates. What does polling have to say about it? Emily Ekins comments.

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