War on Drugs

Policy

Is Obama the Drug Warrior Becoming Obama the Reformer?

The president has begun to deliver on promises of a more rational, less punitive approach to psychoactive substances.

Jacob Sullum | 1.5.2015 1:00 AM

Politics

2015 Trends: The Death of Brand Loyalty in Politics

Nick Gillespie | 1.3.2015 11:14 AM

Politics

Last (and Next) Year in Food Policy

A handful of food policy cognoscenti discuss the top food policy issues of 2014 and predict what might happen in 2015.

Baylen Linnekin | 1.3.2015 8:00 AM

Civil Liberties

12 Times the Police Used Deadly Force Under Questionable Circumstances in 2014

From Eric Garner to John Crawford to Tamir Rice.

Ed Krayewski | 1.2.2015 1:30 PM

Policy

Even the Supreme Court's Super-Elastic Commerce Clause Cannot Force States to Ban Marijuana

Jacob Sullum | 1.2.2015 1:18 PM

Policy

Is Obama Finally Ready to Dial Back the War on Drugs?

Jacob Sullum | 1.2.2015 11:12 AM

Culture

How the DEA Stole Christmas

Jesse Walker | 1.1.2015 12:00 PM

War on Drugs

Overdoses, Overcome

California naloxone access

Brian Doherty | 1.1.2015 12:00 PM

War on Drugs

Welfare, Drug-Tested

Getting high vs. benefits

Ed Krayewski | 1.1.2015 12:00 PM

Civil Liberties

Best of 2014: Killer or Artist? Why Rap is on Trial.

Paul Detrick | 1.1.2015 11:32 AM

Politics

Best of 2014: "Sex, Spice and Small-Town Texas Justice: The Purple Zone Raid"

Anthony Fisher | 1.1.2015 9:00 AM

Politics

Making Colorado Safe for Guns and Pot

A planned initiative would challenge federal prohibitions on marijuana smokers' right to carry guns

Brian Doherty | 12.31.2014 4:31 PM

Politics

It's Not Too Late to Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Reason!

Nick Gillespie | 12.31.2014 9:44 AM

Politics

"We Need Our Police to be Better Than This"

Nick Gillespie | 12.31.2014 9:26 AM

Policy

Don't Blame Me

The year's highlights in buck passing

Jacob Sullum | 12.31.2014 7:00 AM

Policy

D.C.'s New Attorney General Says Congress Has Not Blocked Legal Marijuana in the Nation's Capital

Jacob Sullum | 12.30.2014 6:39 PM

Policy

Marijuana Use Rose in Colorado and Washington Last Year. Boo?

Jacob Sullum | 12.30.2014 1:06 PM

Politics

Steve Scalise's Legislative Record is a Bigger Problem Than His Past Speaking Gigs

Nick Gillespie | 12.30.2014 10:46 AM

Policy

Police Informant Says His Lies Killed a Harmless Pot Smoker

Jacob Sullum | 12.29.2014 2:27 PM

War on Drugs

The 5 Best Drug Scares of 2014

A deluge of drunks, deadly synthetics, ecigs and smoking, heroin hype, and THC-tainted treats.

Jacob Sullum | 12.29.2014 12:01 AM

Civil Liberties

'Twas the Night Raid Before Christmas

Justin Monticello and Paul Detrick | 12.28.2014 9:00 AM

DEA

Sex, Spice, and Small-Town Texas Justice

A rogue prosecutor makes the war on drugs personal.

Anthony Fisher | 12.27.2014 1:30 PM

Policy

Bernard Kerik: Anti-Police Rhetoric "Has the Potential to Rip America at its Seams"

Jim Epstein | 12.27.2014 10:30 AM

Policy

Can an Ethical Lawyer Work for a Marijuana Merchant?

Jacob Sullum | 12.26.2014 2:58 PM

Policy

The 5 Best Drug Scares of 2014

Jacob Sullum | 12.26.2014 10:42 AM

War on Drugs

Top 25 'Christmas Gifts' Cops Took From You or Bought With Your Money

Justin Monticello and Paul Detrick | 12.24.2014 9:00 AM

Politics

The Night Before the Shooting of 2 NYPD Officers, Pro-NYPD Protesters Rallied Outside City Hall

Anthony Fisher | 12.22.2014 6:31 PM

Policy

Oklahoma and Nebraska Try to Force Pot Prohibition on Colorado

Jacob Sullum | 12.18.2014 6:28 PM

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Philadelphia Drops Two Asset Forfeiture Cases Amid Legal Battle

Scott Shackford | 12.18.2014 11:35 AM

Policy

Obama Grants Eight Commutations to Drug Offenders, Nearly Doubling His Total

Jacob Sullum | 12.17.2014 5:48 PM

Policy

Andy Harris Explains Why He Blocked Marijuana Legalization in D.C., Although It Looks Like He Didn't

Jacob Sullum | 12.17.2014 4:55 PM

Policy

Congress Did Not Repeal the Ban on Medical Marijuana

Jacob Sullum | 12.16.2014 6:26 PM

Policy

Survey Finds Teen Pot Smoking Fell This Year Despite the Message Supposedly Sent by Legalization

Jacob Sullum | 12.16.2014 3:35 PM

Politics

Should Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Face Jail Time?

Amanda Winkler | 12.16.2014 1:00 PM

Policy

Will the Rohrabacher Amendment Actually Block Federal Prosecution of Medical Marijuana Patients and Their Suppliers?

Jacob Sullum | 12.15.2014 3:58 PM

Policy

Did Congress Stop Marijuana Legalization in D.C.?

An anti-pot rider reflects prohibitionist weakness.

Jacob Sullum | 12.15.2014 8:30 AM

Policy

DOJ Gives Yellow Light to Pot Shops on Indian Reservations

Jacob Sullum | 12.12.2014 1:24 PM

Policy

Marijuana Kills! But Not Very Often. Especially When Compared to Alcohol and Tobacco.

Jacob Sullum | 12.12.2014 12:35 PM

Policy

Rider Aimed at Stopping Marijuana Legalization in Washington, D.C., Reflects Prohibitionist Weakness

Jacob Sullum | 12.12.2014 10:42 AM

Politics

If You Care About Internet Freedom, Read About Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road Trial NOW

Nick Gillespie | 12.12.2014 8:13 AM

Politics

Georgia Man Killed in Drug Raid Was Face Down When Shot in Head, Says Family's Lawyer

Anthony Fisher | 12.11.2014 2:35 PM

Politics

On Stossel Tonight: Be REASONable, with Matt Welch and Nick Gillespie

Nick Gillespie | 12.11.2014 11:46 AM

Politics

On The Independents: Penn Jillette and Thomas Massie! Also Dick Cheney's Torture, Cromnibust, Smith Apology, Trigger-shy SNL, and More

Matt Welch | 12.10.2014 8:25 PM

Politics

Will the Rider Aimed at Stopping Marijuana Legalization in D.C. Actually Do That?

Jacob Sullum | 12.10.2014 4:46 PM

Policy

Spending Bill That Blocks Marijuana Reform Also Blocks Federal Interference With Marijuana Reform

Jacob Sullum | 12.10.2014 2:09 PM