Prohibition

The rediscovery of a Depression-era survey reminds us that assumptions about what drives voters can be very mistaken.

• By Tom Jacobs

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.

• By Scott Keyes

Who exactly is prohibition supposed to be helping? After many years of enforcing drug laws as a police officer, Diane Goldstein's experience with an addicted family member changed her attitude for good.

• By Diane Goldstein

Beer is great—but it also comes with a number of societal costs. Why, then, is alcohol never considered during "sin tax" discussions?

• By Jake Blumgart