The Drug War: Will the Trump Administration OD on Authoritarianism?
Jeff Sessions has a history of fanatical devotion to the drug war, but his stance is at odds with the reality of the drug war’s failure.
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4 Problems With Jeff Sessions’s New “Tough on Crime” Stance
Violent crime is already illegal in all 50 states under state laws. The last thing we need is a new wave of federal prosecutions of non-violent people.
The States Are Revolting Against the War on Drugs
The Vermont state legislature has voted to legalize recreational marijuana use. This is a first, since other states have relied on statewide votes.
William Baumol, RIP
Baumol leaves behind an influential body of research on numerous topics relating to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth.
Week in Review: April 29, 2017
Socialism has long relied upon propagandists seeking to disguise their desire for power under the false banner of intellectualism.
Colorado House Votes to Bar State Agents from Assisting Federal Police
If passed into law, the legislation would prohibit police from helping enforce federal laws that violate any right protected by the state constitution.
The Myth of the Constitution
Claims about the Constitution's "limited" power sound reassuring — except to those who have read the Constitution or the cases decided under it.
End the State’s Monopoly on Policing
When a state possesses a monopoly on the use of force, this doesn't necessarily mean states must also monopolize police services.
How the Global Drug War Pushed Down Heroin Prices
As the Drug War attacked heroin production in one place, it encouraged increases in heroin production in other places, pushing down global prices.
Trump to States with Recreational Pot: Drop Dead
Trump's spokesman signals the administration plans to wage war on federalism, states's rights, and local control.
