The New Chair of the House Judiciary Committee "Opposes Any Effort to Legalize Marijuana"
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), the new chair of the House Judiciary committee, is a committed drug warrior.
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Oakland Wants Judge to Stay Federal Forfeiture Case Against Pot Shop
City says the forfeiture proceeding exceeds the authority of the federal government
Medical Marijuana Bill Could be Voted on in Illinois
If passed it would be one of the most restrictive pieces of similar legislation in the country
"Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act" Introduced to Congress
Would exempt states from federal pot laws
Indiana State Police Chief on Pot: "If it were up to me, I do believe I would legalize it and tax it"
In response to the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington, as well as word that two Indiana legislators will soon introduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana, Indiana State Police Superintendent Paul Whitesell told the State Budget Committee today that he'd like to see marijuana legalized.
'The World Is More Complicated'
David Simon, creator of The Wire and Treme, on New Orleans, private prisons, drug policy, newspapers, and letting down libertarians
Activists File Pot Legalization Initiative in Montana
Looking to get it on the ballot in 2014
Long-Time Pot Dealers Hope Experience Boosts Them After Legalization
Who knows the product better?
New Research Institute Focuses on Marijuana Issues
I call dibs on the vending machine contract
New Jersey Ban on Synthetic Marijuana Goes Into Effect
Now permanent the attorney general touts
Utah Man Who Shot Agent During SWAT Raid Can't Use "Defense of Habitation"
Only applies to "unlawful entry," but other defense strategies are available
Case Before Colorado Court of Appeals Could Impact Recent Pot Legalization
Ruling could allow employers to fire workers who smoke while off duty
What the Pot Legalization Victories Mean for the Pro-Freedom Agenda
Voters in Colorado and Washington rejected the reefer madness of the Republicans and Democrats.
Report: British Columbia Would Reap Big Bucks from Marijuana Legalization
It's already a big business, so get a piece of the pie
Drug Dealing and Legal Stealing
The feds try to take a family-owned motel because some of its guests behaved badly.
73 Cops, Prosecutors Ask U.S. To Respect Pot Legalization
The feds will probably just take it as a challenge
Lawmakers Asks Feds To Respect Pot Legalization Initiatives
A little federalism from the federal government, if you will
Uruguay May Have Legal Pot Shops Before Colorado or Washington Does
Last week a bill legalizing production and distribution of marijuana was introduced in Uruguay's General Assembly.
No Response from Obama on Marijuana Initiatives
Of course, the press is partly to blame for not even asking
Big Brother's Border Blindness
After 15 years and billions of dollars, the virtual border fence is still just a mirage.
Lance Armstrong Cheated to Win. Why is that Wrong?
A Defense of Performance-Enhancing Drugs.
Medical Marijuana Company's Stock Price Soars
Jumped 3,000 percent following ballot initiative outcomes
Uruguay Congress Debates Marijuana Legalization
The law would impose heavy regulation, which might not be a brilliant idea
Reason Writers Around Town: Mike Riggs in The New Republic on the Prohibition Movement's Shrinking War Chest
In every state with a marijuana-related ballot initiative, prohibitionists were financially out-gunned by the marijuana legalization movement (including Oregon, where the pro-pot side managed to raise less than $70,000).
Colorado Court Orders Police to Return Pot
The Colorado Court of Appeal has said that 60 pounds of marijuana must be returned to a cancer patient
Decomposing Body and Drugs Found in Yacht
$120 million worth of cocaine found run aground near Tonga
