Jason Toon
Why American Investors May Prefer Canada's Marijuana Industry
American investors are skittish about the confusion created by conflicting state and federal marijuana laws in the US — and Canada may get their money as a result.
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bills That Would Force Transgender Discrimination
HB 1747 and HB 1748 would criminalize "entering a public restroom that is designated by a sign for members of the opposite sex," and define gender as "the gender established at the individual's birth."
California Judge to Rule on Constitutionality of Federal Marijuana Classification
US District Judge Kimberly Mueller agreed to hold a hearing on the constitutionality of marijuana's Schedule I classification, and is expected to issue a decision soon.
Meet the Former US Officials That Are Helping Weed Go Legit
For a nascent industry finding its way through the rapidly shifting ground of American drug law, political veterans bring an understanding of how the business looks from the government’s perspective.
‘Times Have Changed’: The Man Who Helped Build the US-Australia Alliance Says It’s Time to End It
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser wants his country to abandon American military dependence before it gets dragged into war.
What Will Happen to the Economy If We Raise the Minimum Wage?
Whether you argue raising the minimum wage would be job-killing inflationary madness or inequality-busting economic Viagra, you're wrong.
Legal Weed in Washington State Has Been Completely Screwed Up
Unlike Colorado, Washington has bungled marijuana legalization, and the fallout could impact the fate of legal weed in the rest of the US.
Sonics Fans Are Politely Pumped for Their New Arena
The crowd included Mayor Mike McGinn, gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee, and a guy who told me a long story about his friend Binky who he used to sell drugs to.