Drug Legalization

War On Drugs Doesn't Go Well, CIA Bugs DEA Agent's Coffee Table

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics


Allison Kilkenny

The U.S. has agreed to pay $3 million to a former government worker who accused officials with the CIA and State Department of spying on him with a "bugged coffee table."

High Time!

Shan Wells | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


Shan Wells

When even old George Will thinks Mary Jane is riding the Freedom Express, you know that national legalization can't be too far away.

DEA 'Cartel' Claims Lack Facts, Again

Erin Rosa | Posted 10.21.2009 | Denver


Erin Rosa

DEA agents in Denver have a sordid history when it comes to backing up their claims, and their most recent allegation that medical marijuana dispensaries are being supplied by 'cartels' is no different.

California Sprouts 'Green Rush' From Marijuana

AP | MARCUS WOHLSEN and LISA LEFF | Posted 08.18.2009 | Business


SAN FRANCISCO — A drug deal plays out, California-style: A conservatively dressed courier drives a company-leased Smart Car to an apartment on a...

Ryan Grim

Kristof Asks Readers: Should US Legalize Drugs?

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 07.02.2009 | Politics


Nicholas Kristof wants to know: Should the U.S. legalize drugs? The influential New York Times columnist posted the question, which is being asked i...

Cops Say to Legalize Drugs

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics


Allison Kilkenny

The benefits of legalizing drugs are now undeniable, and everyone from Obama's most zealous supporters to former drug enforcement officials are demanding legalization be considered a valid option.

An Ounce of Gold and Ounce of Cocaine, a Trillion Dollar Deficit and a War in Vain

Daniel Bruno Sanz | Posted 04.17.2009 | Politics


Daniel Bruno Sanz

What if I told you there is a way to reduce federal and state government spending, increase tax revenue, stabilize friendly foreign governments, fight terrorism and reduce the crime rate, all in one fell swoop?

Jason Linkins

Maddow Lends Eye And Insight To Drug Policy Issues

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics


Last night's Meghan McCain interview ended up being the Rachel Maddow Show's most talked-about segment, but Media Monitor Eric Friedman notes that att...

Ron Paul: No To Mandatory Immunization

James Freedman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


James Freedman

Ron Paul's libertarian ideology is dramatically revealed when you get him started on topics such as the War on Drugs, the FDA and forced immunization ...