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Kamala Harris Implausibly Claims Biden's Marijuana Pardons Number in the 'Tens of Thousands'

The vice president's exaggeration reflects a pattern of dishonesty in the administration's pitch to voters who oppose the war on weed.

Reason · May 17, 2024

Another Judge Chips Away at Laws Barring Felons From Owning Guns

Now both a violent and nonviolent felon have been found by lower courts to have a Second Amendment right to own weapons. The Supreme Court will likely consider the issue in the near future.

Reason · Jun 29, 2023

US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges

Chris Van Hollen says though US did not conduct independent investigation, gov’t report provides ‘important insights’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023

Federal Pot Possession Cases Plummet

The trend is driven by a huge drop in prosecutions in Arizona, the U.S. Sentencing Commission reports.

Reason · Apr 20, 2023

Four Months After Biden Promised Marijuana Pardons, He Has Not Issued Any

The president reaped political benefits with his pre-election proclamation but has yet to follow through.

Reason · Feb 16, 2023

Australia and US take realist approach to regional influence

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III for the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Washington, DC, on December 6.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Biden's Marijuana Pardons Could Benefit Some 10,000 People With Misdemeanor Records

That seemingly large number represents a tiny share of simple possession cases, which are rarely prosecuted under federal law.

Reason · Oct 13, 2022

Biden Says He's Pardoning 'All' Federal Weed Possession Offenders. He Isn't.

If you aren't a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you're out of luck.

Reason · Oct 10, 2022

US senators refuse to let killing of Shireen Abu Akleh drop with Israel

The state department seems keen to avoid questions about the Palestinian American journalist’s shooting by an Israeli soldier

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2022

A New Report Casts Doubt on the Assumption That Gun Law Violators Are a Public Menace

The vast majority of federal firearm offenses involve illegal possession, often without aggravating conduct or a history of violence.

Reason · Jul 15, 2022