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Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom: The Populist Politics of Cannabis Reform

Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom: The Populist Politics of Cannabis Reform Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom: The Populist Politics of Cannabis Reform

The grassroots struggle to free the weed has always been about more than just legalizing pot.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Martin A. Lee

The Marijuana Miracle: Why a Single Compound in Cannabis May Revolutionize Modern Medicine

The Marijuana Miracle: Why a Single Compound in Cannabis May Revolutionize Modern Medicine The Marijuana Miracle: Why a Single Compound in Cannabis May Revolutionize Modern Medicine

The discovery of pot’s astonishing medical potential is the most compelling new reason for legalizing the plant.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Martin A. Lee

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State? Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Legalization in the Evergreen State has led to parallel marijuana industries. Is there room for both?

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne

Baking Bad: A Potted History of ‘High Times’

Baking Bad: A Potted History of ‘High Times’ Baking Bad: A Potted History of ‘High Times’

The editors of the nation’s most popular pot magazine on its four decades-long fight to end cannabis prohibition.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

The Drug War Touched My Life: Why I’m Fighting Back The Drug War Touched My Life: Why I’m Fighting Back

A former cop, a former prisoner, the daughter of a marijuana caregiver who died in custody and others speak out against the war on cannabis.

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Various Contributors

How Long Will New York City’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Reforms Remain in Legal Limbo?

How Long Will New York City’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Reforms Remain in Legal Limbo? How Long Will New York City’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Reforms Remain in Legal Limbo?

Yesterday, the city took their fight to keep the controversial policy to a federal appeals court—and civil rights advocates pushed back.

Oct 30, 2013 / Nick Pinto

Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana

Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana

Let’s put an end to the “war on drugs” that has ruined so many lives.

Oct 30, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Former Prosecutor to Jurors: Nullify!

Former Prosecutor to Jurors: Nullify! Former Prosecutor to Jurors: Nullify!

Paul Butler used to send people to prison for drugs. Now he supports letting guilty drug offenders go.

Oct 30, 2013 / Liliana Segura

‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen

‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen ‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen

Two critical institutions of American liberalism just celebrated birthdays. Here’s wishing them many happy returns.

Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Dump the ‘Redskins’ Slur!

Dump the ‘Redskins’ Slur! Dump the ‘Redskins’ Slur!

For decades, Native Americans have fought to change the NFL team’s name. Now, finally, there’s a groundswell for change.

Oct 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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