War on Drugs
Chronicling changes to US drug policy, from marijuana legalization efforts to the fight against the opioid crisis.
Some researchers are taking the idea of medical hallucinogens more seriously.
This is the first major legal challenge to marijuana legalization in the US.
The rebel group just declared an indefinite, unilateral ceasefire after 50 years of fighting.
A new survey shows a drop even as more states legalized and allowed sales.
Congress is taking a mixed approach to marijuana policy.
Legalization advocates say there’s a loophole.
Tribes will be able to grow and sell marijuana even in states where it’s illegal.
DC voters overwhelmingly supported legalization in November.
Disappearances have increased following the country’s renewed war on drugs.
House Republicans want to block funding for a law that doesn’t cost anything.
A major challenge to marijuana legalization in four states and Washington, DC, may come from international agencies.
From Ebola to politics, the ridiculous and dangerous beliefs surrounding medical cannabis.
As smokeless tobacco and marijuana become more popular, so do the words surrounding them.
It’s not just 43 college students. The war on drugs has killed thousands in Mexico since 2006.
An outgoing governor plans to pardon his son for a felony conviction for possessing marijuana with intention to sell.
Legalization did a lot better than many of the major candidates on the ballot.
They may have started as a response to the disappearance of 43 student protesters, but now Mexico’s protests are about much more than that. Here’s what you need to know about the protests, and the deep problems in Mexico that inspired them.
There’s a bipartisan bill to cut prison sentences for federal drug crimes in half.
A previous report found racially skewed marijuana arrests were still continuing, despite promises from a new mayor.
It’s no wonder drug cartels are so powerful.
There’s a gender gap, but it’s probably not 15 points.
Congress could act, but how likely is it?
From Hillary Clinton to Rick Perry, the times — and politics — are obviously changing.
Several states radically reshaped their approach to marijuana.
A big day for marijuana legalization.
The first loss in today’s marijuana midterms.
The first marijuana legalization victory of 2014.
Marijuana legalization 2014: Cities are voting on pot, too
One example of why voting matters.
The latest edibles scare could dampen one of the best holidays of the year.
Drug policy is much more complicated than a yes or no vote suggests.
The war on drugs is causing horrifying atrocities in Central America. That needs to end.
The industry is rapidly growing, and one company wants to make it more professional.
Oregon is among several states to vote on marijuana this November.
More friendly words about drug policy reform from Eric Holder.
From Grover Norquist to Eric Holder, the nominee has bipartisan support.
The senator also helps people do keg stands.
New Hampshire declared a state of emergency over the drug. Was it warranted?
“Things have changed since 1961.”
Bad practices are threatening the Pacific fisher, coho salmon, and other cute critters.