Mexican Supreme Court Says People Have a Right to Smoke Pot
The decision could ultimately lead to decriminalization of cannabis consumption and home cultivation.
Drug Legalization
Bernie Sanders Unveils Legislation to Repeal Pot Prohibition
The bill, the first of its kind in the Senate, would let states decide whether to ban or regulate marijuana.
2 Reasons Ohio Voters Overwhelmingly Rejected Marijuana Legalization
Low voter turnout and revulsion at crony capitalism contributed to the defeat of Issue 3.
Ohio Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Marijuana Legalization
Issue 3 is defeated by a margin of nearly 2 to 1.
Why Banning Smart Drugs for College Students Is Impossible, Evil
Only the handicapper general would do such a thing.
Why I'm Voting For Pot Legalization (Issue 3) in Ohio
It's not a perfect law by any stretch, but it would mean the end of the war on pot
Ohio's Choice: Pot Prohibition or Cannabis Crony Capitalism?
Many legalizers are less than thrilled by the Buckeye State's marijuana initiative.
Where Bernie Sanders Differs With Republicans on Marijuana
Repealing the national ban is a logical implication of federalism.
Why Antiprohibitionists Are Ambivalent About Ohio's Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Concerns about timing and crony capitalism divide reformers.
John Kasich Says We Can't Legalize Pot Because 'Drugs Is One of the Greatest Scourge'
Ohio's governor is also worried about "mixed signals" and "overdoses." Huh?
Sen. Bernie Sanders Proposes Pulling Feds Out of Marijuana Regulation Entirely
Leave it to the states, he says.
Most GOP Presidential Candidates Support Marijuana Federalism
At least eight of the remaining 15 candidates think the feds should not interfere with state legalization.
Pot Pleasure, Pot Problems
As prohibition collapses, marijuana users are less likely to abuse the drug.
As Prohibition Crumbles, Cannabis Consumers Are Less Apt to Abuse It
Legalization may improve marijuana's benefit-to-cost ratio.
Latest Gallup Poll Puts Support for Legal Pot at 58% (Again)
Generational differences suggest support will continue to rise.
Incoming Canadian Government Plans to Legalize Marijuana
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, the next prime minister, promises to "get started on that right away."
Huckabee: Refusing Gay Marriage Licenses Is Like Allowing Pot Sales
Why legalized marijuana is not "the same as Kim Davis"
Poll Finds Ohio Voters Both Favor and Oppose Marijuana Legalization
A legalization initiative and a measure aimed at nullifying it both get majority support.
Bernie and Hillary's Marijuana Misconceptions
Both candidates seem to think our prisons are filled with pot smokers.
Should Denver Allow Private Pot Clubs?
Weed is legal in Colorado. But it's illegal to consume it in most public locations.
Sanders and Clinton Offer Cannabis Clarity and Confusion
Both candidates exaggerate marijuana's role in mass incarceration.
Sanders Suddenly Becomes Pot-Friendliest Major-Party Candidate
Clinton is still noncommittal on marijuana legalization, even though she mistakenly thinks most low-level, nonviolent offenders in prison are there for smoking pot.
4 Riders in Senate Appropriations Bills Support Cannabis Federalism
Spending restrictions aim to stop interference with state marijuana and hemp policies.
Proposed California Marijuana Initiative Allows Cannabis Cafés
The measure includes a generous home cultivation limit, and it does not define drugged driving based on THC levels.
3 Medical Marijuana Growers in Washington Get Federal Prison Terms
The remaining defendants in the Kettle Falls Five case receive sentences ranging from 12 to 33 months.
Legal Marijuana Sales Begin in Oregon Tomorrow
Before state-licensed shops open next year, medical dispensaries get to serve recreational consumers.
Washington Prosecutor Explains Why He Charged Teenaged Pot Smokers With Felonies
Ben Nichols, who later changed the charges to misdemeanors, argues that the state's marijuana laws are needlessly confusing.
Did Marijuana Make Him Do It?
The Denver homicide that became a prohibitionist cautionary tale
Top Mass. Court: Cops Can't Stop a Car Just Because It Smells Like Pot
After marijuana decriminalization, more is required to pull someone over.
When a Cannabis Consumer Kills, Should Marijuana Take the Rap?
Pot prohibitionists turn a Colorado homicide into a misleading cautionary tale.
Birth of a Misconception: Underage Pot Smokers in Washington Are Not Felons
A series of misunderstandings created the impression that the legislature had boosted penalties.
Are Underage Cannabis Consumers in Washington Now Felons? [UPDATED]
Probably not, but it's worrisome that the question confuses legislators, prosecutors, regulators, and the governor.
Marijuana Legalization: Disaster or Catastrophe?
Drug warriors are desperate to show that repealing pot prohibition in Colorado was a terrible mistake.
Court Says Misleading Description of Ohio's Marijuana Initiative Must Be Corrected
The off-putting but accurate reference to the "exclusive rights" reserved for a cannabis cultivation cartel will remain.
Supposedly Neutral Federal Report Stacks the Deck Against Marijuana Legalization
An anti-drug task force is desperate to show that legalization in Colorado has been a disaster.
On Marijuana, Chris Christie Remains the Republican Outlier
But even the New Jersey governor concedes "the war on drugs has been a failure."
California Legislators Plan to Approve Medical Marijuana Regulation by Midnight
Spurred by a general legalization initiative, the bills would explicitly allow commercial cultivation and distribution for the first time.
Denver Initiative Allowing Marijuana Use in More Settings Is Nixed
The backers prefer to negotiate a solution with city leaders.
Could Legal Marijuana Lead to an Industrial Building Boom in Denver?
Warehouses in short supply.
Is Marijuana Causing More Car Crashes in Washington?
The presence of THC does not necessarily indicate impairment.
Pot Pubs in Boston?
By allowing on-site consumption, a Massachusetts measure would treat marijuana users more like drinkers.
Ohio Initiative's Cannabis Cartel Could Defeat Legalization
Pot prohibitionists appeal to libertarians by opposing economic privileges.
Proposed Colorado Rules Require Stop Signs on Marijuana Edibles
Regulations also would ban the c-word from labels.
Ohio's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Qualifies for the 2015 Ballot As Language of a 2016 Massachusetts Initiative Is Finalized
The Massachusetts measure would keep taxes relatively low and allow cannabis cafés.
