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How to Implement a Policy You Hate: Lessons From the Legalization of Marijuana
In Colorado, voters very clearly articulated a position, and the government was compelled to follow through with it—like it or not. Is this an example of democracy at its best?
The War on Drugs Is a War on Black People
Breaking down a new report from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Legal Marijuana’s Money Problems
As Washington and Colorado attempt to build marijuana-based industries that are still seen as illegal in the eyes of the feds, those involved in the business of pot are finding themselves targeted by crooks and government officials alike.
What to Watch for: Next Year’s Biggest Stories in Politics
Will the mid-term elections settle anything? And who will the 2016 presidential candidates be?
Late Nights, Long Drives, and Too Much Speed
New research on the why and when of truckers abusing drugs.
Building a Legal Marijuana Industry From the Ground Up
Washington's Initiative 502 legalized pot across the state, but provided only a few guidelines for how to produce, process, and retail the drug. What regulations will lawmakers put in place—and will they convince black market users to switch to a new, regulated industry?
Marijuana Buffers Pain of Social Exclusion
New research suggests one reason for the popularity of pot may be that it helps people cope with the pain of loneliness.