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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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