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!
Paul Butler used to send people to prison for drugs. Now he supports letting guilty drug offenders go.
Oct 30, 2013 / Liliana Segura
Shelf Life Shelf Life
Emily Brady’s Humboldt explains why the legalization of pot could cause the biggest economic bust in California’s history.
Oct 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Kate Murphy
Stop Policing for Profit Stop Policing for Profit
Under civil asset forfeiture laws, police can seize and sell your property and keep the profits, even if you haven't been charged with a crime.
Oct 29, 2013 / NationAction
When Did ‘To Serve & Protect’ Become ‘To Seize & Profit?’ When Did ‘To Serve & Protect’ Become ‘To Seize & Profit?’
How police across the country are using civil asset forfeiture to seize people’s houses, cars and cash to make money for their departments.
Oct 29, 2013 / Jesse Lava and Sarah Solon
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Reefer Madness on Campus and Park Avenue This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Reefer Madness on Campus and Park Avenue
Our endorsement of marijuana legalization comes after decades of questioning the fundamental assumptions of the War on Drugs.
Oct 26, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance
Activists want a full public accounting of the NSA’s and the FBI’s data collection programs.
Oct 25, 2013 / John Nichols
JPMorgan, Outlaw JPMorgan, Outlaw
Maybe it’s not too big to face criminal charges after all.
Oct 23, 2013 / William Greider
Have You Ever Met ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán?—and Seven Other Questions for Anabel Hernández Have You Ever Met ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán?—and Seven Other Questions for Anabel Hernández
Braving the wrath of traffickers and government officials, Mexican journalist Anabel Hernández has exposed the corruption at the heart of the drug war. She talked to The Nation’s B...
Oct 23, 2013 / Betsy Reed
Snowden’s Courage Snowden’s Courage
He is brilliant, humble and idealistic.
Oct 23, 2013 / Jesselyn Radack