One in 25 Americans Were Arrested in 2011
Most for drug-related crimes
The country has the highest homicide rate in the world thanks in large part to the war on drugs
Users more likely to seek out information
50-game penalties over performance-enhancing drugs
Says legalizing marijuana would violate treaties
The country supplies 90 percent of the world's opiates
Bill now headed to the Senate, where it is expected to pass
Will head to the Senate if it passes
Why prohibitionists have an interest in allowing marijuana legalization
Want to avoid competition
Where marijuana possession has been fully legalized
Drug warriors complain that it's a delaying tactic to stop doping enforcement
Administrators in nursing homes or living facilities worry about legal issues
Conservatives are wrong to worry that libertarian policies will lead to libertinism.
90 percent of moms, 94 percent of dads
Roommate claims SWAT team kicked in front door and tossed flashbang during arrest
Leads to predictable call for more government oversight of medications
Despite expert advisers saying there's no evidence that justifies a ban
Hundreds ordered to shut down
Reason is an independent, audience-supported media organization. Your investment helps us reach millions of people every month.
Yes, I’ll invest in Reason’s growth! No thanksEvery dollar I give helps to fund more journalists, more videos, and more amazing stories that celebrate liberty.
Yes! I want to put my money where your mouth is! Not interestedSo much of the media tries telling you what to think. Support journalism that helps you to think for yourself.
I’ll donate to Reason right now! No thanksPush back against misleading media lies and bad ideas. Support Reason’s journalism today.
My donation today will help Reason push back! Not todayBack journalism committed to transparency, independence, and intellectual honesty.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges central planning, big government overreach, and creeping socialism.
Yes, I’ll support Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that exposes bad economics, failed policies, and threats to open markets.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksBack independent media that examines the real-world consequences of socialist policies.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges government overreach with rational analysis and clear reasoning.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges centralized power and defends individual liberty.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksYour support helps expose the real-world costs of socialist policy proposals—and highlight better alternatives.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksYour donation supports the journalism that questions big-government promises and exposes failed ideas.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksDonate today to fuel reporting that exposes the real costs of heavy-handed government.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanks