By McCarton Ackerman

Mexico's new president promises reparations for thousands of victims and their families. MORE  

By Tony O'Neill

Marijuana activists appeal to individualism and states' rights to win over prominent Republicans. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

The Libertarian candidate's Republican former colleagues worry that his pro-legalization stance will cost them votes. MORE  

By Bryan Le

Paul Ryan says leave medical marijuana up to states, FDA's new cigarette labels struck down in the name of free speech, aspiring rapper tweets YOLO and dies in drunk driving accident. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Seeking to raise awareness about the Mexican drug war, protestors are making their voices heard today in NYC. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Romney and Obama criticized for ignoring the War on Drugs, a hotel in Tunisia is attacked for serving alcohol and Lady Gaga cuts back on booze. MORE  

By Maia Szalavitz

Just like ex-junkie Russell Brand, I used to believe that “maintenance” was as bad—if not worse—than active addiction. Here’s how I came to understand how fatally wrong I was. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Have the president's advisors spotted a chance to draw a profitable contrast with his abstinent opponent? MORE  

By McCarton Ackerman

A Wisconsin Senate candidate's ad says the government spent $400,000 to study the effects of coke on the sex life of the Japanese quail. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Politicians work together to protect medical marijuana users, Romney wants to bring up Obama's cocaine use, and man booked for Wal-Mart scooter DWI. MORE