Drugs

Policy

Four Horrifying Facts About Our Overcrowded Federal Prison System

Overcrowding is making the prison experience--bad enough under normal conditions--exponentially worse.

Mike Riggs | 10.26.2012 4:21 PM

Culture

Prop. 19 Documentary Legalize It Screened in Long Beach

Story of ballot initiative effort told through eyes of Oaksterdam University

Scott Shackford | 10.25.2012 5:53 PM

Policy

The Cognitive Dissonance of Drug Courts

Mike Riggs | 10.25.2012 4:36 PM

Policy

Pot Economics

Tracy Oppenheimer | 10.25.2012 2:30 PM

Policy

Colorado Cops Bust More Than 10,000 Pot Smokers a Year, Despite 'Decriminalization'

Jacob Sullum | 10.25.2012 12:00 PM

Politics

Jury Nullification Keeps NJ Weedman Out of Jail; DEA Comes Calling

Checking in on one man's war on the war on drugs

Ed Krayewski | 10.24.2012 1:15 PM

Politics

Who's Getting Our Votes: Reason Writers' 2012 Presidential Picks

Plus: Which other races are most important and whether freedom is growing

Nick Gillespie | 10.24.2012 1:00 PM

Culture

Lance Armstrong Insurer Wants $10 Million in Bonuses Back

Provided after winning sixth Tour de France in 2004

Reason Staff | 10.23.2012 10:00 PM

War on Drugs

New Website Touts Marijuana Legalization

"Marijuana Majority" seeks to make popular policy change a reality

Reason Staff | 10.23.2012 5:32 PM

Policy

Most Washington Voters Still Support Marijuana Legalization

Jacob Sullum | 10.23.2012 2:53 PM

War on Drugs

Marijuana Legalization Leads in WA, CO

Oregonians need to get with the program, too

Reason Staff | 10.22.2012 9:40 PM

Politics

Feds Vow To Snub Marijuana Legalization Votes

What is this "popular will" of which you speak?

Reason Staff | 10.22.2012 8:20 PM

Policy

No Federal Charges for Lance Armstrong

U.S. attorney declines to explain why case was closed

Reason Staff | 10.22.2012 6:30 PM

Policy

Teen Who Ran Ohio Pot Ring Gets Jail Time

Six months to three years in juvie

Reason Staff | 10.22.2012 5:52 PM

Policy

Marijuana Unites Ron Paul and Aaron Paul, William F. Buckley and Willie Nelson

Jacob Sullum | 10.22.2012 4:30 PM

Politics

Obama Administration Speaks Out on Marijuana Ballot Measures: Federal Raids Are Here to Stay

Mike Riggs | 10.22.2012 1:31 PM

Election 2012

NPR's Planet Money Endorses Gary Johnson for President

Ronald Bailey | 10.19.2012 10:36 AM

Policy

Californians Support Prop 36

Poll shows 72 percent support the ballot measure to overturn "three-strikes" law

Reason Staff | 10.19.2012 7:16 AM

Policy

J.D. Tuccille Talks Military Contract Corruption and Misbehaving Contractors on RT

J.D. Tuccille | 10.18.2012 7:00 PM

War on Drugs

Drug-Sniffing Dogs Causing Problems at the Border

False positives interfering with people trying to travel between United States and Mexico

Reason Staff | 10.18.2012 6:30 PM

Policy

Chris Christie Trades Drug Users' Lives for Drug Busts

Jacob Sullum | 10.18.2012 2:48 PM

Policy

Support for Marijuana Legalization Slips in Colorado

Jacob Sullum | 10.18.2012 2:11 PM

Politics

Vid: Are We In the Final Days of Marijuana Prohibition?

Paul Feine and Zach Weissmueller | 10.18.2012 1:16 PM

Politics

Are We In the Final Days of Marijuana Prohibition?

Zach Weissmueller and Paul Feine | 10.18.2012 1:15 PM

Politics

Dilbert's Scott Adams: Obama's Medical Marijuana Crackdown Is a 'Firing Offense'

Matt Welch | 10.18.2012 12:16 PM

War on Drugs

Sacramento May Outlaw Marijuana Gardens

A bonanza for greenhouse suppliers

Reason Staff | 10.18.2012 12:12 PM

Culture

Teens Prefer Pot Over Tobacco

Well, who doesn't?

Reason Staff | 10.18.2012 11:16 AM

War on Drugs

Religious Leaders Battle Over CO Pot Proposition

Hey, man, it's a sacrament

Reason Staff | 10.17.2012 3:16 PM

Policy

Reclassification Sought for Marijuana

Advocate wants the courts to relax rules

Reason Staff | 10.16.2012 10:36 PM

War on Drugs

Pot-Legalization Campaigners Look to Conservatives, Libertarians

Appealing to anybody who likes to make their own choices

Reason Staff | 10.16.2012 7:56 PM

Policy

Federal Appeals Court Hears Challenge to Marijuana's Legal Status

Jacob Sullum | 10.16.2012 5:11 PM

Politics

How Democrats and Republicans Can Win Libertarian Votes!

Nick Gillespie and Meredith Bragg | 10.16.2012 1:45 PM

Policy

Syrian Rebels Burn Pot Field

A clue as to who is fighting against Assad

Reason Staff | 10.16.2012 1:24 PM

War on Drugs

Mexican Drug Lord's Daughter Arrested at Border

Attempted to enter at San Diego's port of entry on someone else's passport

Reason Staff | 10.16.2012 10:36 AM

Politics

Marijuana Legalization Leads in CO Poll

Bite it, feds

Reason Staff | 10.15.2012 5:48 PM

Politics

Brad Pitt: Stop this "Charade Called the Drug War"!

Nick Gillespie | 10.15.2012 1:59 PM

Policy

Brad Pitt Comments on Drug War

Says it is a "charade"

Reason Staff | 10.15.2012 1:00 PM

Civil Liberties

Michigan Cops Used Asset Forfeiture Funds to Buy Drugs, Prostitutes, and a Tanning Salon

Mike Riggs | 10.15.2012 10:02 AM

Policy

Street Gang Named International Crime Group

Will allow US to be more aggressive fighting MS-13. Watch out for drones, guys.

Reason Staff | 10.12.2012 6:50 PM

Politics

Aaron Sandusky Convicted in a Trial Where State Marijuana Law Couldn't Be Mentioned

Zach Weissmueller | 10.12.2012 6:25 PM

War on Drugs

Latest Tour Bus Drug Bust in Texas: Nelly

Musicians, stay away from Sierra Blanca

Reason Staff | 10.12.2012 4:50 PM

Policy

Borders Agents Shoot Man Who Was Throwing Stones

Incident occurred during anti-drug smuggling operation

Reason Staff | 10.12.2012 1:56 PM

War on Drugs

Danish Addicts to Get Overdose Kits

Denmark has some of Europe's highest rates of drug-related deaths

Reason Staff | 10.12.2012 1:48 PM

Policy

12-Year-Old Girl Has Second Degree Burns From SWAT Flash Grenade Detonated During Wrong-Door Raid

Mike Riggs | 10.12.2012 1:06 PM