Why the Sequestration Cuts Shouldn't Be Part of Any Larger Fiscal Cliff Deal-Making.
So we're facing a "fiscal cliff," Ben Bernanke's term for the following things scheduled to take place on January 1, 2013.
War on Drugs
Let's Fret over Children in Chemotherapy Using Medical Marijuana to Dull Pain
They're getting stoned on the wrong drugs!
"Respect States' and Citizens' Rights Act" Introduced to Congress
Would exempt states from federal pot laws
Lawyers in Talks to Settle "Fast and Furious" Lawsuit
Congressional Republicans still looking to get hands on documents
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.
3 Reasons to Kill the Dept. of Homeland Security
It's unnecessary, ineffective, and expensive. And that's just for starters.
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
Despite Growing Support for Medical Pot, Federal Policy Keeps Insurers Away
More reason to keep the feds out of medical issues, really
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.
Without You Meddling Libertarian Voters, Romney Could Have Lost By Only 2.7 Million Votes!
Over at National Review, Jim Geraghty takes to task those 1.22 million of us who voted for Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson.
Border Agency Looks to Expand Drone Fleet
Secures five-year deal worth more than $400 million
No Response from Obama on Marijuana Initiatives
Of course, the press is partly to blame for not even asking
Maryland Pharmaceutical Regulator Rejects Calls for Federal Involvement
A meningitis scare has the usual suspects calling for more federal involvement
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.
