California Governor Signs New Water Restrictions Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills into law Thursday aimed at reducing water consumption in the state, even in non-drought conditions.
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You Can Change Laws Without Changing Hearts and Minds
Yes, America has a strong gun culture, but laws can be changed nonetheless.
Protecting Juvenile Offenders From Adult Inmates, and From Themselves
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.
Which Gun Laws Work?
A review of more than a decade of gun-law science pinpoints which laws are backed by the best evidence.
Alcohol Prohibition in America Is Not Over Yet
There are still many areas where selling and even possessing alcohol is illegal. Research shows that they are probably not faring as well as their wet counterparts.
How a Start-Up That Wouldn’t Break the Rules Was Forced to Fail
Night School just wanted to provide a modest, low-cost bus service from San Francisco to the East Bay. Without expensive lobbyists and venture capital, the rule-abiding company folded after hitting bureaucratic roadblocks.
Culture as a Form of Control: All Hail New Orleans’ Go-Cup
Experiencing the liquor laws of The Big Easy can remind you of the power of culture to render alternative ways of life invisible.