Does the law act to protect us, and preserve our freedom? Or is it as likely to be dangerous or troublesome as any other institution of political power?

Drug Sense | new window

DrugSense tries to educate public opinion and influence public policy by correcting misconceptions regarding drugs and the drug war. Also provides a virtual home for many drug reform organizations around the world.

Dumb Laws | new window

Dumb US laws collected by state and dumb international laws collected by country, for your edification, amusement, and disapproval. The laws included are mostly antique laws which are unlikely to be enforced, but could be. Some are very oppressive, some are just idiotic.

Forfeiture Endangers American Rights | new window

A "nonprofit organization dedicated to reform of federal and state asset forfeiture laws to restore due process and protect property rights in the forfeiture process." Extensive site, focused on legislative detail.

NORML | new window

The official web page of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, "a nonprofit lobby working to end marijuana prohibition and stop arrests of smokers" in America. Pages include background on marijuana, or hemp, its various applications, the drug war against its use, and opportunities for activism.

Africa Fighting Malaria | new window

The pesticide DDT is now well known to be environmentally disastrous when used in large quantities for widespread pest control. Yet, small amounts, generally sprayed indoors, are critical in preventing the spread of malaria through mosquitoes in many countries. The approach of completely outlawing DDT favored in most of the world contributes to the deaths of millions — not to prevent a potential environmental disaster, but because of an inflexible legalistic approach to the situation.

Self Defense: A Basic Human Right | new window

Site designer Oleg Volk uses provocative text and visuals to engage and educate concerning gun control, challenging many popular myths and preconceptions about guns.

Sodomy Laws | new window

Information on the criminalization of the consensual sexual acts defined as sodomy, including news, the status of existing US and world laws, and background history.