Electoral Politics
The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs
Oakland to President Obama: Change Your Ways! [FEATURE]
Narc Scandal Front and Center in Florida Sheriff Race [FEATURE]
If You Think Marijuana Isn't an Important Issue, You're Dead Wrong
The newest tactic of legalization opponents is to roll their eyes and pretend that reforming our drug laws is a frivolous issue. My latest Huffington Post rant attempts to demolish that argument. Let me know what you think.
Why Do Democrats Defend the Drug War?
The rank hypocrisy of Obama's position on pot has been amplified rather dramatically by last week's revelation that he literally smoked more than his share of it back in high school. It's an important conversation to have, but I think this analysis by Paul Waldman in The American Prospect lands a little off the mark.
Marijuana Legalization Advocate Wins Texas Congressional Primary
Would Romney be Worse for Medical Marijuana Than Obama?
My latest Huffington Post piece takes a look at the argument that medical marijuana advocates should support Obama, despite what he's done, because Romney would be so much worse. Check it out and let me know what you think.