Reefer Madness
The Underwhelming Pot Moment

Legalization in Colorado hasn’t brought an end to the black market or raised as much tax money as predicted.

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Elections in the UK
The Master Returns

Tony Blair made his return to the political limelight to issue a broadside to Conservative dalliances with euroskepticism. His deft political touch is still in evidence.

Still Boondogglin'
How Blue NYC is Strangling Itself

Expensive NYC transportation boondoggles paint a picture of blue model decline in miniature.

Crude Economics
Iran Unhappy With OPEC Inaction

Iran intends to boost oil output, but it also wants the rest of OPEC to make some cuts.

No Sunni Coalition... Yet?
Pakistan’s Yemen Vote, and Its Deep State

Asked to vote by Prime Minister Sharif, the Pakistani parliament has opted to remain neutral in the Yemen war—politely turning down Saudi Arabia’s requests for help. But Pakistani military decisions are a “deep state” concern, not something for parliament to decide. So why the show?

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Russia and the West
Why the U.S. Should Ignore Belarus’ Unlikely Appeal

Lukashenko latest overtures to the U.S. to engage in the talks over Ukraine are at heart a self-serving ploy.

A Good First Step
Powerful Coalition to Fight for Price Transparency

A powerful new coalition is forming to make health care prices available to consumers. The more momentum behind price transparency, the better for our system.

Hail Shale
How Fracking Is Saving You Gas Money

U.S. gas will cost on average $0.96 less in 2015, saving the average household roughly $700. Thank you, fracking.

Siege Mentality
Russia Fights the Enemy at Home

There has been a spate of small scale protests in Russia, mostly in the regions—even as Russia’s interior ministry troops practice putting down a Maidan-like revolt.

Important Steps
Ukraine Reforms Gas Sector

Welcome reforms are being passed in Kyiv. But despite the laudable progress, the road ahead is very difficult—not least because Russia can still be a spoiler.

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