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John Hudak

Brookings

Arlington, VA, United States

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Past articles by John:

The most important vice presidential debate in American history

More urgently than ever before, at this debate the vice presidential candidates will need to show that they can lead the country in their own right. → Read More

In a new documentary short, Brookings looks at the human side of medical cannabis policy

A new documentary short produced by Brookings shows the policy failures in the U.S. to address the needs of patients who can benefit from medical cannabis. → Read More

Uruguay’s cannabis law: Pioneering a new paradigm

This report examines the conditions that led Uruguay’s government to pass its cannabis law in 2013, studies its progress so far, and identifies areas that policymakers should consider addressing in order to maximize the law’s potential benefits. → Read More

Trump in 2018: What’s the risk of an overstaffed U.S.-Mexico border?

This month Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded a $297 million contract for assistance in recruiting and hiring the 5,000 Border Patrol agents President Trump believes we need to combat “th… → Read More

The mind-boggling cost of DACA repeal

This week, President Trump initiated significant immigration policy change. Sort of. Mr. Trump made the decision to rescind DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an Obama Administration exe… → Read More

What the White House doesn’t know about marijuana policy

During today’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Sean Spicer was asked about the Trump administration’s position on marijuana enforcement. This issue has left marijuana advocates, business owne… → Read More

On 4/20, top minds discuss critical issues in the marijuana policy debate

With marijuana policy transforming at a dizzying pace, it is important to remember that attention to some critical issues can often get lost in the process. In this post, top minds in the drug policy world answer the question, "What is the most important aspect of marijuana policy that is receiving little or no attention, and why is it important?" → Read More

Why the CARERS Act is so significant for marijuana policy reform

Many people have not heard of the CARERS Act, nor are they familiar with the policy problems it seeks to rectify. However, the law would affect policy for the more than 149 million Americans who live in the 23 states and the District of Columbia that allow medical marijuana. → Read More

Political appointees as barriers to government efficiency and effectiveness

In a new paper, John Hudak and Grace Wallack examine the efficacy of OIGs and empirically analyze the impact that politicization has on their levels of effectiveness. → Read More

UNGASS and the consequences of international drug policy

In the coming weeks, the eyes of the drug policy community will be fixated on the United Nations. In this post, John Hudak explains the intricacies of international drug control, and what is at state for the upcoming UN summit. → Read More

Is the media letting you down lately? Your odds look good in Las Vegas.

John Hudak discusses his rare and enlightening experience that shed light on how this nation's youth will help transform the media industry. → Read More

In the Ohio primary, fear of Trump beats anger

In this post, John Hudak argues that Kasich's victory in Ohio is a important signal for Trump in the fight for the Republican presidential nomination. → Read More

Shining light on explanatory journalism’s impact on media, democracy, and society

While members of the media have used explanatory journalism for some time, increased attention has been focused on this tactic as a counterweight to the breaking news, in-the-moment type of journalism that offers readers speed over nuance. In this post, John Hudak introduces a new project dedicated to understanding the function, form, and impact of explanatory journalism. → Read More

If Clinton wins in November, she'll have Sanders to thank

Despite losing the Nevada caucus, Bernie Sanders and his supporters have much to cheer about. As John Hudak explains, just a year ago he was an unknown candidate, and he came within five points of beating the obvious front runner. But Sanders' success goes far beyond that—his influence will permeate through the conventions and all the way to November. → Read More

The South Carolina primary results don't mean Trump will be the nominee

In the South Carolina Republican primary, Donald Trump wiped the floor with the competition. In this post, John Hudak explains why those who declare that his second win clears him a path to the nomination are overreacting. → Read More

Sanders and Trump seize on misplaced anger

The growing popularity of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump largely reflects Americans' disgust for government dysfunction, cronyism, and corruption. However, anger at the system is often directly related to anger and dissatisfaction with Congress. In this post, John Hudak argues Sanders, Trump, and their supporters should do more to elect like-minded representatives if they are serious about… → Read More

How Scalia’s death may have killed Supreme Court conservatism

Justice Antonin Scalia’s death not only created an opening on the Supreme Court, but also ignited what will be one of the most intense political battles of the modern era. In this post, John Hudak argues that this might mean the end of conservative jurisprudence on the Court. → Read More

Christie is wrong. Rubio is a bigger gamble than Obama was

In the recent GOP debate, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie battered Florida Senator Marco Rubio repeatedly on his lack of preparedness for the presidency. In this post, John Hudak explains why this attack hurt Rubio more than Christie expected. → Read More

After Iowa, advice from "The West Wing" might get Hillary to the Oval

In Iowa tonight, Hillary Clinton dramatically underperformed expectations against Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. In this post, John Hudak argues that Clinton might want to take her next move from the plot of the West Wing. → Read More

Hillary Clinton's advice that every Republican candidate should embrace

On January 12, Hillary Clinton offered some unsolicited advice to her rivals (both Republican and Democratic) in the presidential race. In this post, John Hudak talks about why planning a transition team is so important for presidential hopefuls. → Read More