Drugs
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
Poll: Big Generational Difference on Gay Marriage Views
Surprisingly little difference on marijuana, though
Police React to Legalized Marijuana With Concern Trolling, Warnings About Federal Property
Driving while stoned the new moral panic
Marijwhatnow? Seattle Police Prepare Explainer on Legal Pot in Washington
Better than the concern trolls in Denver
Cops Concern Trolling About Traffic Safety in Wake of Marijuana Legalization
Red-light cameras are pretty bad for traffic safety but you won't hear too many cops opposing those
Ron Paul, Barney Frank Ask Obama to Respect States' Pot Laws
Send president a letter hoping feds won't go after Colorado and Washington
With Legalization Pending CO DA Dismisses Marijuana Cases
Everybody take a deep breath of relief. Now, who has the Doritos?
Contender for Canadian Liberal Leadership Endorses Pot Decriminalization
He has some catching up to do with Colorado and Washington
At Obama's Press Conference Today, Not a Single Reporter Asked About Marijuana Ballot Initiatives
In case y'all were wondering, the journalists who attended Obama's press conference today found it prudent to ask the president if he wishes he had known sooner that Gen. Petraeus is a slut, whether movie critic/U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice will be nominated to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, if he will bomb Iran, and what he plans to do about the "situation" in Syria.
Tonight: Nick Gillespie Debates Former DEA Head Asa Hutchinson on Drug Legalization
I'm taking part in an Intelligence Squared debate in New York City tonight.
Supreme Court Declines to Tackle Prosecutorial Misconduct Case
Decision protects bad federal behavior as long as they have probable cause to try a case
State Legislators in Rhode Island and Maine Are Announcing Marijuana Legalization Bills Tomorrow
State legislators in Rhode Island and Maine will introduce bills tomorrow to legalize recreational marijuana, a spokesperson for the Marijuana Policy Project announced today.
Increased Acceptance of Marijuana Use Not Helping the NJ Weedman
Ed Forchion remains embroiled in legal troubles precipitated by the feds
Legal Pot Could Be Contagious
Colorado and Washington show us the way out of the senseless war on marijuana.
St. Paul Police: Winning the War on Drugs One Head Stomp at a Time
St. Paul, Minnesota City Council members settled a police brutality lawsuit for $400,000 last week.
Washington Prosecutors Drop Marijuana Cases in Anticipation of Legal Pot
Yesterday I discussed the possibility of a federal lawsuit seeking to block state-licensed pot shops in Colorado and Washington.
Only 7 Percent of Americans Think the U.S. is Winning the War on Drugs
What are they smoking?
Pot Legalizer Wins $25 Million LOTTO Jackpot
Bob Erb has been buying lottery tickets for 43 years, and his persistence finally paid off.
Following Pot Votes, Latin Leaders Want to Examine Drug Policies
Impact of Colorado, Washington votes may be far-reaching
Montana Activists May Follow Other States' Lead on Legalizing Marijuana
The more the merrier