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Anti-Medical Marijuana Politician Busted With Pot

By McCarton Ackerman

NY State Assemblyman Steve Katz preaches against pot, but practices possession. MORE  

This Week in Weed

By Tony O'Neil

It's been a frantic few days for marijuana reformers and their opponents across several states. MORE  

Colombia Plans to Decriminalize Ecstasy

By Ben Feuerherd

In its efforts to combat trafficking, the country considers legalizing "personal doses" of synthetic drugs. MORE  

Can Washington Keep the Lid on Legal Pot?

By Ben Feuerherd

The state's ability to keep weed within its borders could impact the future of legalization. MORE  

Hans Rausing's Sister Speaks Out

By McCarton Ackerman

In the wake of a family tragedy, Sigrid Rausing says that drugs are already effectively decriminalized for the wealthy.  MORE  

Washington Tackles "Green" DUIs

By Bryan Le

The state now regulates high driving with a legal THC limit, and cops are cracking down. MORE  

North Korea Is a "Weed-Lover's Paradise"

By Nina Puro

Despite running the country with an iron grip, Kim Jong-un's regime is reportedly relaxed about marijuana. MORE  

The House I Live In Comes Out Online

By Will Godfrey

Director Eugene Jarecki tells The Fix about the digital phase of his campaign against the War on Drugs. MORE  

David Cameron: UK Drug Laws Are "Just Fine"

By McCarton Ackerman

The British Prime Minister rejects lawmakers' plea to consider radical drug policy reform. MORE  

Legalization Debate Turns to Other Drugs

By Will Godfrey

Feisty exchanges in New York reflect a country wondering more than ever about radical drug-law change. MORE  

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