Detroit Police Continue War on Dogs
Summer brings two more cases of puppycides in drug war raids that don't even lead to charges.
War on Drugs
Federal Charge Against Native American Teen Over a Gram of Marijuana To Be Dropped
Following outcry over seemingly arbitrary nature of the charge, federal prosecutor comes to his senses.
How a Harmless Pot Grower Gets 15 Years As a 'Career Offender'
Long sentences mandated by Congress do not distinguish between drug offenders and violent criminals.
Obama's Record-Breaking Commutations Leave Much Work to Do
In raw numbers, the president has far surpassed his recent predecessors, but his petition approval rate is only middling.
Native American Oregon Teen Busted with One Gram of Marijuana Faces Federal Charges
The war on weed continues, even in a state where it's been legalized.
Obama's Biggest Commutation Announcement Yet Will Help More than 200 Imprisoned in Drug War
Justice Department still expects more before presidency ends.
The Philippines' New War on Drugs Has Killed Hundreds in Just Over a Month
The bloody crackdown and rampant vigilantism is the result of a wildly popular new president's policies.
Ross Ulbricht's Conviction, Sentencing for Running Silk Road Should be Overturned, Argues New Reply Brief
Ulbricht's lawyer claims corruption on part of investigators, bad evidentiary decisions, Fourth Amendment violations, and grossly unreasonable sentencing demand reversal, new trial, or resentencing.
Drug Warriors Start Pulling in Millions to Fight Marijuana Legalization
They're still outmatched by supporters (and the polls).
Marijuana Competition Coming to Oregon State Fair
The annual institution known for dull, innocuous, family-friendly fare adds three cannabis competition categories.
Color-Conscious Drug Warriors Breed Mistrust
Two recent studies confirm anecdotal evidence of racial disparities in police treatment of drivers and pedestrians.
Calif. Cops Are Using Meth Lab Law to Keep Going After Legal Medical Marijuana Companies
Raids on facilities and attempts at asset forfeiture.
'We Hillbillies Have Got to Wake the Hell Up': Review of Hillbilly Elegy
A family chronicle of the crackup of poor working-class white Americans.
How a Donut Habit Can Send You to Jail
The meth that a Florida man was arrested for possessing was actually Krispy Kreme glaze.
The Drug War and the Crime of Driving (or Walking) While Black
Two recent studies show how color-conscious cops breed anger, resentment, and mistrust.
"I Smoke Weed and I'm a Good Person!" DNC Cannabis Pride March Concludes with Smoke Session at Delegates' Entrance
Cannabis marchers thank Philadelphia police for their professionalism, then proudly smoke marijuana at DNC gates.
Good Thing John Hinckley Jr. Only Shot the President. If He Sold Drugs, He Might Still Be Locked Up.
Attempted murder? 35 years in a hospital. Nonviolent drug charges? Life in prison.
From Ticketing President Grant to "Do you have it up your ass?": A short history of the traffic stop
How automobiles grew the power and reach of the police throughout America.
Poll: A Plurality of Republicans Now Want to Legalize Marijuana
The margin is narrow but the trend is clear.
Woman Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted by Drug Warriors Gets $1.6 Million
After a dog supposedly alerted to her at a border crossing, she endured six hours of fruitless body cavity searches.
After Legalization in Colorado, Reports of Kids Who Accidentally Ate Marijuana Rose
When a 2-year-old eats a pot cookie, it seems safe to assume an adult screwed up.
Republican Who Resigned From Gary Johnson's Administration Over Pot Now Endorses Him for President
The presidency is "a hell of a lot bigger than any disagreement Gary and I had in the past," says former New Mexico pol
Hey, Gov. Hickenlooper! When Are Democrats Gonna Get as Brave About the Drug War as Colorado!
The process is "moving," the Colorado governor says, and positive results will "change a lot of minds"
Calm Down About the 'Opioid Epidemic'
Prescription painkillers are not as deadly or as addictive as commonly claimed.
Mommy's Pot Cookie Is Yummy
The latest regulatory response to a problem that is ultimately a matter of parental responsibility
Mr. Hand Beats Mr. Yuk in Contest to Repel Kids From Marijuana
Will a new warning label help prevent accidental ingestion of cannabis? We may never know.
"Why do Republicans Respect Marijuana Prohibition Like it Came From Moses?"
Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition take on the RNC.
Emulating Nixon, Trump Sounds Softer on Drugs Than Dukakis
The GOP's anti-drug plank is historically mild, reflecting a shift in public opinion.
Roger Stone Says Libertarians Should Support Trump Because He's Anti-Drug War and Pro-LGBT Rights
"I'm a Nixon guy," but the drug war "was Nixon's greatest mistake," Stone tells Reason.
Faulty Tests Create Fake Drug Crimes
Cops and prosecutors continue to put unjustified faith in notoriously unreliable field kits.
Lying Drug Tests Incriminate Innocent People
Unreliable field kits result in false convictions as well as false accusations.
How the War on Drugs Fails Black Communities
Despite generally higher usage rates among white Americans, black Americans are three times likelier to be arrested for possession.
Democrats Strengthen Platform Language Supporting Marijuana Reform
They want "a reasoned pathway for future legalization," while Republicans can't even support limited medical use.
Britain Welcomes New Prime Minister Theresa May. Here's Why She's Awful.
Keep calm and accept 24/7 surveillance.
Sen. Feinstein Will Not Be Giving Up the Drug War Anytime Soon
Despite legalization successes in other states, senator declares opposition to marijuana initiative in California.
Medical Marijuana Reduces Prescription Drug Use, Says New Research
In 2013 it saved Medicare Part D more than $165 million.
But How Would You *Know* if LP Prez Nominee Gary Johnson Used Pot?
The short and honest answer: Only if he told you. Not all pot users are stoned out of their gourds all the time.
Despite Medical Marijuana, Pot Smell Justifies Searches in Arizona
The state's top court rules that the odor of plants or burnt bud provides probable cause "in most circumstances."
Colorado Pot Regulation Amendment Pulled By Its Own Supporters
The measure was strongly opposed by the marijuana industry.
'Tens of Thousands' Wrongly Convicted Based on Unreliable Drug Tests
A crumb on the floor of your car can make you a felon, even if it's just a crumb.
Trump, Clinton, Stein, and Johnson on Drugs
All four presidential candidates say states should be free to legalize marijuana, but they differ on whether that's a good idea.
Washington Post, in Dishonest Editorial, Calls Gary Johnson 'honest but defective'
Editorial board dings Libertarian ticket for "wishful thinking" that libertarian policies could "solve a range of complicated social problems," even though candidates said no such thing
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Drug Policy
All four say states should be free to legalize pot, but only two say that's a smart policy.
California Senate Choices Got You Down? Check Out These Ballot Initiatives Instead.
Voters will have 16 other issues to consider Election Day.
Task Force Offers Hints of What Legal Pot Will Look Like in Canada
The regulations could be looser in some respects than rules adopted by U.S. states.
