LawNews
Virginia to Become 16th State to Legalize Marijuana
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation legalizing marijuana Saturday, making it poised to be the 16th state—and the first in the South—to legalize the drug for recreational… Read More
LawCommentary
Trump Shouldn’t Pardon Dark Web ‘Pirate’ Ulbricht
Some are urging President Donald Trump to consider pardoning a pirate. It’s been some time since anyone has uttered those words, but make no mistake,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Border Chief Morgan Is Criticized for—Wait for It—Wanting to Secure Border
The federal officer responsible for overseeing the security of America’s borders has been attacked for, of all things, arguing that we should secure America’s borders…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why We Don’t Want to Import Weak Intellectual Property Systems
Much ink has been spilled describing the ill effects on innovation from proposed legislation that would import foreign price controls on patented medical treatments. Legislation… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Leftists Would Destroy Congress’ Bipartisan US-Colombia Policy
Bipartisanship might be rare in the halls of Congress, but the U.S.-Colombia relationship defies that stereotype. For decades, policymakers on both sides of the aisle… Read More
LawNews
Citing ‘Racist Origins,’ Seattle Votes to Strike Down Drug and Prostitution Loitering Laws
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted Monday to ditch an ordinance allowing police officers to arrest loiterers if they’re suspected of drug dealing or prostitution,… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Pot Shops Aren’t ‘Essential’ Businesses. Federal Dollars Shouldn’t Go to Pushers.
With schools shuttered, businesses closed, and the market in disarray, government officials have moved to allow only “essential” services to operate, such as hospitals and… Read More
LawCommentary
Rogue Prosecutors Flout Rule of Law, Deny Justice to Victims’ Families
Few stories in the criminal justice system today can still shock the conscience and elicit moral outrage. But Mark Lawlor’s case is one of them…. Read More
LawNews
In Massachusetts, Resistance to Marijuana Dispensaries
Although recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts since voters approved it in 2016, the pot industry has experienced some serious pushback against dispensaries at… Read More
LawCommentary
Coming Soon Near You: Government-Approved Places to Shoot Drugs
South Philadelphia residents are outraged that a nonprofit called Safehouse had “ambushed” them by announcing, with virtually no warning, that it would open a supervised… Read More
LawCommentary
I Lost My Child Due to a Driver High on Marijuana. Now, This Bill Would Reward Big Pot.
Seven years ago, I got a call every parent fears: I lost my daughter to a driver who was high on “legal” marijuana. With this… Read More
LawNews
Liberal Virginia Prosecutors Spread Soros Project to DC Suburbs
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti placed her left hand on her old law school textbook, “A Theory of Justice,” from New York University as she was sworn in… Read More
LawCommentary
My Son Was Addicted to Pot Vaping. Now, Congress Wants to Aid the Industry.
Raphael Rodriguez recently made the switch from smoking marijuana to vaping it, after taking a trip with a friend to a medical marijuana dispensary in… Read More
InternationalNews
Author Testifies That China Fails to Crack Down on Fentanyl
In testimony before a congressionally created panel that oversees U.S.-China economic and security issues, four specialists outlined negative implications of China’s expanding role in the global… Read More
LawCommentary
The Opioid Epidemic and the Overcriminalization Impulse
During the first round of the recent Democratic primary debates, Sen. Cory Booker seemed at first to appreciate the dangers of overcriminalization. “Our country has… Read More
LawNews
Denver’s ‘Magic Mushroom’ Vote Moves Drug Legalization Beyond Marijuana
The decision by Denver voters last week to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms marked a significant shift in the debate over legalizing illegal drugs—which up to this… Read More
LawNews
Marijuana-Related ER Visits Triple During Legalization in Colorado
A toxicology specialist has found a connection between legalized marijuana and a threefold increase in related visits to emergency rooms in Colorado for heart and… Read More
LawCommentary
Criminal Justice Reform Bill to Change a System More Criminal Than Just
Republicans and conservatives dating back at least to Richard Nixon have used the slogan “tough on crime” and its corollary “lock ’em up and throw… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How DC’s Mental Health Community Court Is Giving the Mentally Ill a More Hopeful Future
Mental illness is a very real problem that affects many aspects of our society. In the United States, as of 2016, an estimated 10.4 million… Read More
Health CareNews
5 Key Themes at the First Lady’s Opioid Town Hall With Eric Bolling
First lady Melania Trump welcomed media attention to how the administration is confronting the opioid drug crisis during her appearance Wednesday at a “town hall”… Read More
Health CareNews
In 5 Points, a Former Drug Czar’s Prescription to Combat Opioids and Pot
America needs leaders who will actively discourage recreational drug use and promote “meaningful prevention” and recovery, a former White House drug czar said in remarks… Read More
LawNews
At Bill Signing, Trump Vows to Make ‘Extremely Big Dent’ in Opioid Crisis
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed bipartisan legislation to combat opioid abuse and highlighted the progress made so far in the fight. “Together, we will… Read More
LawCommentary
Why It’s Not ‘Soft On Crime’ to Support Criminal Justice Reform
In a Wall Street Journal editorial last week, Sen. Tom Cotton offered tepid support for prison reform measures in the FIRST STEP Act, which the House passed… Read More
SocietyNews
Melania Trump’s New Initiative Aims to Turn Kids Away From Bullying, Drug Addiction, and Suicide
After months of anticipation, first lady Melania Trump announced her formal initiative this afternoon at the White House, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Her… Read More
SocietyNews
Daily Signal Exclusive: Kellyanne Conway on the Opioid Crisis, Her Critics, and Being a ‘Problematic Woman’
Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Donald Trump, spoke to The Daily Signal’s Kelsey Harkness and The Federalist’s Bre Payton about the administration’s efforts to combat… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why the US Must Keep Working With Honduras, Despite Cases of Corruption
A recent investigation conducted by the Associated Press discovered that Jose David Aguilar Moran, Honduras’ police chief, personally supported narcotrafficking by freeing a cocaine seizure… Read More
LawCommentary
Jeff Sessions Just Reversed Obama’s Pot Policy. Why That’s Good News for America.
Reversing Obama-era policy, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has given federal prosecutors the discretion to prosecute marijuana traffickers. That’s good news for those who believe in… Read More
LawCommentary
Do We Need 641 Penalties for Nonviolent Drug Crime After Punishment?
Federal laws and regulations carry more than 600 restrictions that may be applied to those convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, according to a new government… Read More
LawCommentary
Congressman’s Bill Would Make It Too Easy to Prosecute Innocent People
Earlier this year, Rep. Daniel Donovan, R-N.Y., introduced a bill that would criminalize the mailing of tableting or encapsulating machines with only few exceptions, presumably… Read More
LawCommentary
How the Justice Department Helped Bring Down the Largest Criminal Marketplace on the Internet
The Department of Justice announced the shutdown of “the largest criminal marketplace on the internet.” The site, AlphaBay, was launched in 2013 after authorities shut… Read More
