Month: December 2014
Certified Review: The Islamic State
Arlan Cohen revisits his recent report on the Islamic State, “Scared to Fight,” with Cornell Law Professor Jens David Ohlin. In part two of the interview, they continue their discussion of the legal and policy justifications governing the US response in Iraq and Syria.
Dec 2014
Green Jobs, Green Growth: The Economic Impact of Marijuana Legalization
Imagine an economic stimulus plan that will increase tax revenue, produce jobs, stimulate tourism, and grow small business. Does that sound like smoke and mirrors?
Dec 2014
Driving the Highway: Pot Legalization & Intoxicated Drivers
Today, rhetoric surrounding pot has become a bit more realistic, but many of our laws remain rooted in the myth and xenophobia that prompted films like Reefer Madness.
Dec 2014
The Legal Battle Surrounding Physician-Assisted Suicide
Advocates of death with dignity may question how they can access the judicial system to promote their cause going forward. The answer is that they can focus on utilizing state courts.
Dec 2014
Establishing a Right to Die
While the slippery-slope concerns are valid, conceivably, there are ways to draw clear lines that permit only voluntary euthanasia.
Dec 2014