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The AU Legislation & Policy Brief

A Publication of The American University Washington College of Law

drug policy

The High Cost of Low Minimum Sentences

April 15, 2014April 14, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Maya Kushner United States has the highest rate of incarceration than any other country, and so the topic is often debated anywhere from the Senate floor to the dinner […]

DC Council Votes to “Just Say Yes”?

April 1, 2014March 29, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Sonia Torrico “Just say yes” or at least “just say ‘why not?’” may be the new campaign for the District of Columbia when it comes to marijuana after the […]

Marijuana: Why Conservatives Must Legalize

March 25, 2014October 5, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Philip Stevens American conservatives; we are not the most vocal proponents of marijuana.  We are proud to be in good company too, as most of the country hasn’t tried […]

Marijuana: State and Federal Conflicts in the New Prohibition

February 20, 2014February 18, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Orie Enav On January 2, 2014, Colorado marked the first day of regulated trade in Marijuana.  Following a state-wide referendum, only specially licensed vendors may sell the previously controlled […]

The War Against “Designer Drugs”: Is it a Dead End Effort?

January 16, 2014January 28, 2014 The AU Legislation and Policy Brief

By: Mahira Khan The United States has long been battling the war against drugs and narcotics, but in the past two to three years, the war has evolved as the […]

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