Opioid Deaths: Another Drug War Failure
Prohibition is the cause of the problem; it's not the solution.
Marijuana
Jeff Sessions' Praise for the Cole Marijuana Memo Is Not a Promise of Restraint
The memo leaves plenty of room for a crackdown on the newly legal cannabis industry.
3 Questions for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch
What the Senate Judiciary Committee should ask the Supreme Court candidate.
Jeff Sessions: Using Marijuana Is 'Only Slightly Less Awful' Than Heroin
Jeff Sessions continues to insist that the only America he wants to live in is one where no one is legally permitted to use substances he doesn't like.
Senators Urge Sessions to Keep Trump's Promise of Marijuana Federalism
The attorney general's private assurances, like his public threats, are vague and noncommittal.
GOP Rep. Thomas Garrett Intros Bill To End Federal Pot Prohibition
Legislation would remove marijuana from controlled-substances list and give states the ability to set their own policy.
Jeff Sessions Can't Handle the Truth About Marijuana
The attorney general claims he is willing to be refuted by science. His history suggests otherwise.
The Marijuana Exception to Federalism
If Jeff Sessions tries to shut down state-licensed cannabusinesses, he will betray his own principles.
Nevada U.S. Attorney Sets His Sights on the Las Vegas Cannabis Cup
Cannabis Cup attendees must comply with federal marijuana law, says U.S. Attorney Bogden.
Jeff Sessions Provides More Evidence That He Plans a Marijuana Crackdown
The attorney general ties legalization to violence, interstate smuggling, underage consumption, and health hazards.
Colorado's Governor, Who Opposed Pot Legalization in 2012, Is Ready to Defend It
John Hickenlooper, who is "getting close" to concluding that legalization is better than prohibition, says he has a duty to resist federal interference.
A War on Recreational Marijuana Would Be a Nightmare (For Trump)
Going after recreational marijuana in states where it's legal would mean destroying jobs and businesses.
Most Republicans Oppose Federal Interference With Marijuana Legalization
A DOJ crackdown on state-licensed cannabusinesses would be contrary to public opinion, Trump's promises, and the Constitution.
White House Expects 'Greater Enforcement' Against States That Legalized Recreational Marijuana
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says the feds' mostly hands-off approach to states that have legalized recreational marijuana may be coming to an end.
Marijuana Gets Its Own Congressional Caucus
Four Reps-two GOP and two Dems-focus on federal policy changes.
Houston D.A. Will No Longer Prosecute Pot Cases, Outraging Other Prosecutors
This is why we can't have nice things.
Pro-Pot Student Group Wins 1A Fight With Meddling School Admins, State GOP
Court says Iowa State University discriminated against student marijuana-policy group based on "political pushback."
Killer Who Blamed Marijuana Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder
A Denver man who shot his wife after eating cannabis candy agrees to a sentence of 25 to 30 years.
Legalizing Marijuana Would Hurt Mexican Drug Cartels More Than Trump's Border Wall
Even by the wasteful standards of the War on Drugs, Trump's wall looks like a boondoggle. But legalization in some states is already hurting the cartels.
Colorado Report Says Adolescent Marijuana Use 'Has Not Changed Since Legalization'
Officials also note that reports of marijuana exposures involving children fell last year.
Taxes and Red Tape Keep Colorado's Marijuana Black Market Profitable
Meddling state officials have managed to make the legal pot market uncompetitive.
Hemp and Pot Restrictions Not Dying Fast Enough
The push for legalization-particularly farming-is being hampered by in a number of ways.
Israel Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Use
Under Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan's plan, there would be no penalties for private use, while public use would be subject to fines.
In-State Medical Marijuana Cultivation May Be on Georgia's Horizon
Rep. Allen Peake is pushing to loosen restrictions.
Texas Judge Says Teacher Shouldn't Be Disciplined for Consuming Cannabis in Colorado
Educators can enjoy pot on vacation and keep their certificates-as long as their accusers are incompetent.
Pot Protesters Welcome President Trump With 4,200 Joints
"We've legalized here and we don't want our rights taken away."
What We Don't Know About Marijuana's Risks and Benefits
It fills a new book from the National Academy of Sciences.
Sessions' Wishy-Washy Marijuana Comments Reflect the Ambiguity of Current Policy
The next attorney general could crack down on state-licensed cannabusinesses without changing the State Department's official position.
Sessions Offers Unclear, Useless Answers on Marijuana During Confirmation Hearing
Says he won't commit "to never enforcing federal law" but that doesn't tell us much of anything.
Meet California's Face of Federal Government Resistance—Eric Holder?
His Department of Justice prosecuted legal marijuana growers in the Golden State, but that was totally different!
5 Things Libertarians Should Be Nervous About in 2017
Say goodbye to 2016. But don't let your guard down.
Study Suggests Legalizing Pot Increases Adolescent Use, Except When It Doesn't
No significant changes detected in Colorado or among high school seniors in Washington; eighth- and 10th-graders in Washington are a different story.
The Year's Best Drug Scares
Killer weed redux, pimple-faced potheads, vapin' in the boys room, Halloween high horror, and a crazy kratom crackdown
2016: The Year in Blame Shifting
How to dodge responsibility, whether you're a candidate or a cop.
What Does Rising Support for Legalizing Both Marijuana and Same-Sex Marriage Mean?
Notions of individual autonomy may be increasingly important to the American public, says new study.
Survey Indicates Adolescent Marijuana Use Fell After Colorado Pot Shops Opened
The data still don't show a significant increase in underage consumption after Colorado and Washington legalized.
The Little Girls' Leggings That Pot Prohibitionist Cannot Abide
Amazon removes pants falsely accused of promoting marijuana use.
Pot, Video Games, Whatever. Teens Must Be Addicted to Something, Says Expert.
How to turn good news about today's youths into a demand for more government studies.
The Good and the Bad in Canada's Proposed Marijuana Regulations
How will the government promote competition while banning advertising and promotion?
Teenagers Dismay Prohibitionists by Consuming Less Cannabis
The latest survey data indicate that legalization has not driven a national surge in adolescent pot smoking.
Maine Marijuana Opponents Can't Get Enough Volunteers for Legalization Recount
Legalization proponents chipping in with extra volunteers.
Oregon's Recreational Marijuana Market Approaches Collapse
New regulations are crippling the industry.
Canadian Panel Reportedly Recommends Low Marijuana Taxes and Purchase Ages
A task force emphasizes the importance of displacing the black market.
Trump's Carrier Cronyism, Goldman Sachs' Revolving Door, and Obama's Late-Breaking Reefer Sanity
Matt Welch discusses these issues plus fake news and Thanksgiving poisonings on FBN's Kennedy tonight at 9 pm ET
On His Way Out the Door, Obama Suggests Marijuana Should Be Legal
The president plans to do something about it "as a private citizen."
