Cannabis has long been classified as having "high potential for abuse" and "no currently accepted medical use." That makes it harder to study and, therefore, harder to reclassify.
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The war on drugs conspires with the war on guns to make a mockery of justice.
Given widespread public support for legalization, he could easily go further.
In fact, most were caught on federal property with small amounts of pot.
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The president's mass pardon does not extend to pot suppliers, and his rescheduling plans won't make marijuana a legal medicine.
Pardoning possession offenders is nice. Taking his boot off the necks of cannabis sellers would be even better.
Even though no one's trying to give your kid rainbow fentanyl this Halloween, it hasn't stopped journalists from repeating the myth.
The FDA's nicotine restrictions will push consumers toward black-market suppliers, who are completely unconstrained by the FDA’s regulations.
In Criminal (In)Justice, the Manhattan Institute scholar argues that most reforms favored by social justice activists—and many libertarians—make life worse for communities of color.
In Criminal (In)Justice, the Manhattan Institute scholar argues that most reforms favored by social justice activists—and many libertarians—make life worse for communities of color.
Despite opposing the drug war, and indicating that he will even vote for the measure himself, the state LP's chairman said the initiative would not get the party's stamp of approval.
"I'm skeptical that [dealers] would try to target children where there is not an existing market," says Sally Satel.
A new report looks at decades of troubling trends of bad convictions in murder, rape, and drug cases.
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Ten years after Colorado and Washington embraced legalization, the movement looks unstoppable.
On the ballot in November, Coloradans can choose to have more alcohol in grocery stores and available for delivery.
An emphasis on corruption and enforcement downplays the very real influence of regulation and taxes on California's booming black market.
Democrats pander to immigrants but do little to liberalize the system. Meanwhile, Republicans' hostility to immigrants has increased.
Michigan is now a more dangerous place for anyone who flies with large amounts of cash.
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As per usual, politicians' response to negative effects of the drug war is…more drug war.
An unannounced SWAT team invaded a Texas man’s home in failed pursuit of drug evidence. They’ve blamed him for the violence they incited.
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Pregnant and postpartum women arrested on minor drug charges can find themselves locked up for months in Etowah County.
Government should not penalize investment, thwart competition, discourage innovation and work, or obstruct production.
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The measure will be on the ballot, but depending on how the state Supreme Court rules, the votes may just not be counted.
Empire State politicians will soon wonder why the marijuana black market still thrives.
The results confirm that the ongoing collapse of marijuana prohibition has not boosted underage consumption.
New York state enacts one of the most bizarre laws of the drug war.
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The psychiatrist and Good Chemistry author has written the definitive account of "the science of connection from soul to psychedelics."
The former TV doctor, who two years ago said "we ought to completely change our policy on marijuana," mocks his opponent for agreeing.
The California governor argued that the bill could lead to "a world of unintended consequences."
Notwithstanding federal pot prohibition, the appeals court says, the requirement violated the Commerce Clause's implicit prohibition of anti-competitive interstate trade barriers.
Nikki Fried hopes to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis, who agrees with her on guns and weed.
The governor, like Republican politicians in other red states where support for legalization is surprisingly strong, does not seem to think it is risky to defy public opinion.
It’s a small step toward breaking down barriers between patients and innovative medicine.
If all of the ballot initiatives succeed, pot will be legal in 25 states.
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Frank Javier Fonseca's punishment, which may amount to a life sentence, is a microcosm for many of the issues with the U.S. criminal legal system.
The CDC, which issued disastrous pain treatment advice in 2016, is still pushing a narrative contradicted by recent data.
Lethal drug raids in Louisville and Houston were based on fishy police affidavits that turned out to be fraudulent.
The Justice Department says that policy is rational and consistent with the right to keep and bear arms.
The millennial news site called them hypocrites, but Greg Gutfeld and Kat Timpf have a long history of advocating drug legalization.
It is unclear if, or when, she could be freed by a prisoner exchange.
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