Lenore Skenazy Talks Free-Range Kids on Daily Show…
and is the hero of the segment, which skewers hysterical fears about our children, who are safer than ever.
War on Drugs
5 Drug PSAs That Tried to Scare the Sh*t out of Us (But Didn't)
Preachy, hyperbolic, often incorrect
House Tells the Feds to Respect Medical Marijuana Laws (Again)
Congressional support for marijuana federalism seems to be rising.
Libertarian Party Rejects ResponsibleOhio's Marijuana Legalization Plan
Cronyist was the word the plan's backers were looking for, not responsible.
The DEA Bypasses Federal Oversight to Better Snoop on Us All
Agents turn to local judges and prosecutors to get permission more quickly.
Ron Paul Talks to Larry King about Rand's Run for the White House, Irish Gay Marriage, Iranian Nukes, and Trans-Pacific Partnership
"We've got too many laws," says the libertarian firebrand.
Vince Vaughn Celebrates Snowden, Denounces Drug War, and Defends Guns in Schools!
True Detective star calls Edward Snowden "a hero," the drug war "fucking ridiculous," and denounces gun free school zones.
Rand Paul, Ron Wyden, and the End of the 9/11 Terror Fog
Is the expiration of Patriot Act provisions"just politics and posturing"? No, it's a sign the country is moving in the right direction.
Armed Robbers With Badges: 'They Took Everything'
In response to mounting reports of abuses, Michigan legislators consider forfeiture reform.
Watch the First-Ever Greg Gutfeld Show on Fox News Tonite at 10 PM ET
The co-host of The Five and former host of Red Eye debuts his take on news and media.
Silk Road Trial: Read Ross Ulbricht's Haunting Sentencing Letter to Judge
And read the prosecution's sentencing letter to get a sense of how revolutionary Silk Road was.
That Time Dennis Hastert Became Speaker of the House Because He Was Asexual
He was not only an undistinguished leader but a exemplary Republican during the Bush years, when the small-government party lost its way.
Ross Ulbricht's Lawyer Josh Dratel Talks After His Client Gets Unjust Life Sentence
Hints at appeals strategy and that untried murder for hire accusations shaped the absurdly excessive life sentence.
Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Gets Life in Prison
Reporting from outside the courthouse, Kurt Loder caught up with Ross' mother, Lyn, and filmmaker Alex Winter.
Judge in Ulbricht/Silk Road Case Did Not Believe that the Site Could Reduce Drug Use Harm
Even Though There is No Reason Not to Believe It.
State Legislators Reconsider Forfeiture Laws That Turn Cops Into Robbers
As reports of abuse mount, Michigan may join New Mexico and Montana in limiting legalized larceny.
Ross Ulbricht Gets Life Sentence for Silk Road Conviction
The sentence is a miscarriage of justice, and will likely harm drug users down the road.
"Things like Silk Road that Help Erode the Horrendous Drug War will Continue to Change Policy on a Big Level." Alex Winter on his New Documentary Deep Web
The documentarian chronicles the rise, fall, and importance of Silk Road.
Paul and Cruz Are Running to Clinton's Left on Sentencing Reform
The presumptive Democratic nominee wants to do something about mandatory minimums but won't say what.
Is On the Run Flawed Sociology or Interesting Impressionistic Journalism?
There may be a touch of Hunter S. Thompson in Alice Goffman's tale of inner-city life
Will Washington's Liquor and Cannabis Board Be More Efficient Under Its New Name?
The historically slow LCB is now charged with licensing medical as well as recreational suppliers.
How to Tell When the Latest Drug Scare Story Is Just the Usual BS
Five hallmarks of anti-drug hysteria
Maryland to Allow Some Leeway in Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Court will be able to depart from guidelines on some drug cases.
The Border Patrol's Unconstitutional Drug Dragnet
How immigration checkpoint stops lead to illegal detention and searches
Should Libertarians Embrace Reform Conservativism? Should Conservatives?
"Reformocons" reject technocratic, top-down government solutions to pressing policy issues. What could be wrong with that? Well, for starters...
Maryland Governor Vetoes Asset Forfeiture Reform, Marijuana Decriminalization Bills
Spurious drug war reasoning invoked
Missouri's Governor Commutes a Marijuana Offender's Life Sentence
After 21 years in prison, Jeff Mizanskey is eligible for parole.
The Libertarian Moment is Everywhere Around Us (Increasing Social Tolerance Edition)
Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals want to keep the world tightly sorted into two categories that describe fewer and fewer Americans.
A Young Woman's Shocking Encounter With Drug Warriors Disguised As Immigration Agents
How the Supreme Court allows drug dragnets while calling them unconstitutional
For the Vatican, Climate Change Leads to … Abortion?
Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo has got something he wants to say to you...
More Reasons to Be Nervous About Amtrak: Illegitimate Federal Agent Hassles
The train service sells out its customers to the DEA.
Glenn Beck Calls for the Repeal of Federal Drug Prohibition
"I'm moving deeper into the libertarian realm," says the talk show host.
Washington Driver Gets Six Months for 'Marijuana-Related' Crash That May Have Had Nothing to Do With Marijuana
The state's new standard for stoned driving can make innocent people guilty.
Please, Hillary Clinton: Don't "Make History" on Your Own as President. Just Don't.
If you become president, think less about history and more about restraining the size, scope, and spending of government.
Texas House Approves Cannabis Oil Bill That Seems Unworkable
The bill, which could be signed by the governor soon, requires "prescriptions" instead of "recommendations."
Marijuana Prohibition Is a Moral Scandal Built on a Mountain of Lies
Why the war on weed is unscientific, unconstitutional, and unjust
Tased Motorist to CBP Agent: 'What the Fuck Is Wrong With You?'
Would-be CBP agent gets the full CBP treatment at an internal checkpoint.
Marijuana Prohibition Is Unscientific, Unconstitutional, and Unjust
The war on weed is a legal and moral outrage built on a mountain of lies.
Cops Forget Not Guilty Doesn't Mean Innocent, When It's One of Their Own
Cops accused of wide array of misconduct found not guilty, jurors said evidence was lacking
Israel's Police Chief Suggests Marijuana Should Be Decriminalized
Politicians on the left and right say recreational use should be legal.
Music Videos, Drugs, Whatever: The DEA Will Take That $18,000, Young Man
Civil forfeiture tactics are increasingly making the news.
Why Is That Cop's Finger in Your Butt?
The war on drugs now features roadside sexual assaults.
