The classification of cannabis as a schedule one narcotic is among the least defensible aspects of prohibition.
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Carlos DeLuna was put to death in 1989 for a murder he didn't commit. Today, his case reminds us of capital punishment's flaws.
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The country may one day have its own Silicon Valley, says James Fallows, but first it has to meet these requirements.
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Wealthy investors have become the ultimate day-traders -- but they're gambling with the nation's economy.
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T. Mills Kelly's classroom experiment helps reveal the shifting nature of the truth on the Internet.
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The crew behind Auto-Tune the News provides a handy guide to what the presumptive Republican nominee likes, and what he doesn't (vampires).
U.S. drone strikes against suspected terrorists could risk worsening violence there.
The iconic documentary filmmaker shares personal insights into the craft of storytelling and his lifelong quest to "wake the dead."
The unlikely story of a company that built a business selling the recent torrent of digital photos
A long-predicted problem for genetically modified crops has arrived.
The country's leadership is struggling with the spotlight, and with the global expectations that accompanied its rise.
The late, great bassist had an influence on nearly every genre of pop music.
Goodbye to shoe machine operators, hello to computer systems analysts.
When the satirist spilled the "ashes" of Chinese ally Kim Jong Il, state-run media celebrated, then promptly censored the story.
The Fast and Furious movies show how even the most cherished skills for manipulating our machines eventually lose their utility.
This is shaping up to be a great season for new music.
The congressman doesn't want his supporters to stop crusading for liberty, but he needs them to recognize the nomination fight is over.
Work is work, and people should be paid to do it, no matter what their age or experience.
One company's quest to bring better sex to a repressed nation
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The likely Americans Elect candidate is encouraging his supporters to vote their conscience.
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