War on Drugs
Is the DOJ Defying Congress by Pursuing Medical Marijuana Cases?
Despite a rider that was supposed to stop them, the feds target patients in Washington and dispensaries in California.
Eric Holder Ducks Question About Reclassifying Marijuana
An administration that often complains it doesn't have enough power to act unilaterally can do so with marijuana but says it can't.
Protecting Marijuana's $2.7 Billion Cash Industry When Banks Won't
Delivering piles of (federally) illegal drug money directly to the IRS
Can We Expect 'Chaos' When Pot Becomes Legal in D.C. Next Week?
Rules for sharing, consumption, and possession may need clarification.
Washington Senate Approves Marijuana Bill Combining Medical and Recreational Industries
Patients would have to register, and recreational consumers could not grow their own.
'Drugged' Drivers Who Aren't
One reason a link between marijuana and car crashes is hard to verify
Parents of Toddler Burned by Drug Warriors Demand Compensation
A federal lawsuit argues that the botched raid was "reckless," "plainly incompetent," and "objectively unreasonable."
If Marijuana Causes Lots of Crashes, Why Are They So Hard to Count?
A major study finds no link between pot and car accidents.
Chuck Grassley Says Sentencing Reforms Backed by Mike Lee and Ted Cruz Are 'Lenient' and 'Dangerous'
Opposition by the hard-line drug warrior counts as an endorsement.
Maybe Brian Williams Just Needs to Write a Book Denouncing the Drug War?
Politico and other media outlets hound the NBC anchor while giving a pass to serial fabricator Johann Hari.
Virginia Delegates Overwhelmingly Approve Major Forfeiture Reform
The bill, now before the state Senate, requires a criminal conviction to complete a forfeiture.
I Helped Put a Man in Prison for 25 Years and I Feel Horrible About It
Now I'm trying to make amends.
I.J. Analysis Confirms Modest Impact of Holder's Forfeiture Reform
The changes may affect about a quarter of equitable sharing forfeitures and less than a tenth of proceeds.
D.C. Council Cancels Hearing on Marijuana Regulation
The District's attorney general warns that further legalization would be illegal.
Kid Rock: "Fiscally, I'm Republican. But the social issues kill me — gay marriage and abortion. It's like, Come on, man, get off it."
When you've lost Kid Rock, GOP, you might as well go home already.
Landmark Study Finds Marijuana Is Not Linked to Car Crashes
USA Today nevertheless perceives a "new driving threat from dopers."
Bill Bennett's Pot Prevarications
The former drug czar's defense of marijuana prohibition is about as strong as ditch weed.
Marijuana Credit Union Still Waiting for the Fed's Approval
An attempt to provide cannabusinesses with banking services could be blocked by bureaucratic resistance.
Surgeon General Agrees With Bill Bennett That Marijuana Has Medical Potential
Vivek Murthy's comments do not necessarily signal a policy shift.
Bill Bennett's Confused and Confusing Defense of Pot Prohibition
The former drug czar claims marijuana is just as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco.
Rand Paul and Bipartisan Allies Want to Give Judges More Say in Sentencing
"Get politicians out of the way and let judges judge," as bill co-sponsor Sen. Patrick Leahy put it.
Silk Road: Ross Ulbricht's Loss is a Loss for Justice, Liberty, Safety, and Peace
The operation Ulbricht was found guilty of managing was one guaranteed to save lives, reduce real crime, and preserve liberty.
Obama's Clemency Record Is Still One of the Worst Ever
Despite belated pardons and a few more commutations, the president's mercy is rarely seen.
Why Won't Marco Rubio Admit He Smoked Pot?
The senator, a likely presidential contender, says he must stay silent-for the kids.
Why Is the DOJ Still Trying to Close a City-Supported Oakland Pot Dispensary?
Even a federal judge is asking why they keep fighting.
How Uncle Sam Became a Bank Robber
Civil forfeiture and money laundering laws let the IRS seize the accounts of legitimate businesses.
Suspiciously Small Deposits Trigger Legalized Bank Robbery
The IRS seized $242 million between 2005 and 2012 based on allegations of "structuring."
Let People Choose Their Own Drug Policies
What if we just allowed people to take drugs in a supportive social milieu that clearly signals appropriate behavior?
"Snowball Fight/Gun" Video is Misleading, Says New Rochelle PD
Police Commissioner claims officers were responding to a 911 call reporting a teen with a gun.
Busted Over $80 Worth of Pot, College Student Turns Informant, Then Turns Up Dead
This is the way everybody does it, says the local police chief.
'The Big O' Among Investors in Cronyist Ohio Marijuana Legalization Scheme
Proposed ballot initiative would set up tightly regulated marijuana grow operations controlled by investors backing the initiative.
Jurors Can't Know Pot Growers Are Patients
Federal prosecutors are determined to hide the truth when they try the Kettle Falls Five.
