by Andrew Meola. The times, they are a-changin' for marijuana, as longtime prohibition laws risk going up in flames. The New York Times advocated for legalization of pot at a national level last
year, arguing that the "social costs" of the current prohibition laws
are vast -- unreasonable prison sentences, a judicial system skewed
against minority ... MORE
Showing posts with label federalism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label federalism. Show all posts
These 8 States Could Be Next For Marijuana Legalization
by Andrew Meola. The times, they are a-changin' for marijuana, as longtime prohibition laws risk going up in flames. The New York Times advocated for legalization of pot at a national level last
year, arguing that the "social costs" of the current prohibition laws
are vast -- unreasonable prison sentences, a judicial system skewed
against minority ... MOREMarijuana Federalism Is Principled And Popular
by Jacob Sullum. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last month, Ted Cruz responded to a question about marijuana legalization in Colorado by endorsing a federalist approach to the issue. "I actually think this is a great embodiment of what Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis called 'the laboratories of democracy,'" the Texas ... MORE
Ted Cruz & The Political Prudence of Marijuana Federalism
Principles matter. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last week, Ted
Cruz responded to a question about marijuana legalization in Colorado by
endorsing a federalist approach to the issue. “I actually think this is
a great embodiment of what Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis called
‘the laboratories of democracy,’” the ... MORE
Vermont Could Be Next State To Legalize Recreational Pot
by Matt Ferner. Vermont could become the first state in history to legalize recreational marijuana via state legislature with a new bill submitted Tuesday that aims to end prohibition of the plant. Senate Bill 95
would legalize the possession, use and sale of recreational marijuana
in the state for those 21 and older. Adult residents could possess ... MORECongressman Blasts San Francisco Medical Pot Prosecutions
by David Downs. Calling out the feds. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher blasted San Francisco’s local U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag Sunday, saying she was “breaking the law” in her attempts to seize major Bay Area dispensaries Harborside Health Center and Berkeley Patients Group. The libertarian-leaning Republican from Huntington Beach has ... MORELew Rockwell: The Libertarian Principle Of Secession
Break it up! For a century and a half, the idea of secession has been systematically demonized among the American public. The government schools spin fairy tales about the “indivisible Union” and the wise statesmen who fought to preserve it. Decentralization is portrayed as unsophisticated and backward, while nationalism and ... MOREOklahoma And Nebraska Turn On The Tenth Amendment
by Jacob Sullum. Politicians and their fear of liberty. At the end of last month, seven Republican members of Oklahoma's
legislature, including five of the most
conservative, publicly criticized that state's Republican
attorney general, Scott Pruitt, for trying to reverse marijuana
legalization in Colorado. "Oklahoma has been a pioneer and a ... MORE
Nullification: A Powerful Weapon In The Fight For Liberty
by Patrick Taylor. We are faced with increasing federal tyranny these days. Most Americans seem unaware or ambivalent about the federal reach into their lives. Most do not know just how invasive it has become. Sitting at my desk, I can see printers, pens, lamps, diplomas, books, a clock, my laptop, and little knick-knacks. All of these items are ... MOREAnn Marie Banfield: Federalism & Common Core Standards
Will children save the Tenth Amendment? Will federalism get its due in the next generation? Given what's been happening in New Hampshire, one might think so. The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution expresses the principle of federalism: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor ... MOREMap: How Much $100 Is Really Worth In Every State
by Niraj Chokshi. Not all Benjamins are created equal. For the first time ever, the federal government this year introduced a data series that compares price differences among states and metropolitan areas. Those estimates — regional price parities and real personal income — offer something simple and immensely useful for anyone considering ... MOREMatthew DesOrmeaux: Legalize Pot, Don't Socialize It
What if a state just legalized it? The campaign to end the War on Drugs has gained momentum in recent years
with state ballot initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana use in
Colorado and Washington, and a similar referendum coming to Washington, DC
on this year’s general election ballot. Along with the push to reform
sentencing laws, ... MORETwelve States Sue EPA For "Overstepping Its Authority"
by Barb Berggoetz. The state of Indiana and 11 other states are suing the U.S. Environment Protection Agency over its recent carbon dioxide regulations, contending the agency is “overstepping its authority.” The lawsuit, filed today in U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia, charges that the EPA doesn’t have the legal ... MOREDavid Firestone: Let States Decide On Marijuana
from NY Times editorial series. In
1970, at the height of his white-hot war on crime, President Richard
Nixon demanded that Congress pass the Controlled Substances Act to crack
down on drug abuse. During the debate, Senator Thomas Dodd of
Connecticut held up a package wrapped in light-green paper that he said
contained $3,000 .... MOREPlan To Split California Into Six States Closer To Reality
by Travis H. Brown. Thanks to the signatures of more than 807,000 concerned Californians,
an ambitious idea has moved that much closer to becoming a reality. The
“Six Californias” Initiative,
sponsored by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, seeks to
create areas that are more governable, more productive, and more
successful. As I wrote ... MORENullification of Oppressive Federal Laws Is Catching On
by John F. McManus. Earlier in 2014, the Kansas state legislature enacted a law stating that some federal gun control regulations would not be obeyed in Kansas.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder immediately notified Governor Sam
Brownback that this new state law was unconstitutional. He cited Article
VI of the U.S. Constitution, ... MOREWhite House: Marijuana Is An Issue Of ‘States’ Rights
By Mike DeBonis. Obama administration gets something right. In its bid to fend off congressional interference with a pending marijuana decriminalization law, the District might have prompted President Obama to make an interesting declaration. The White House on Monday said it “strongly opposes” the amendment attached last month ... MORE
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