Matt Alldian

The creators of the TV show "The Wire" wrote a piece advocating for jury nullification in cases of nonviolent drug offenses.

via Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets.

Steve Chapman criticizes John McCain's stance on the Iraq war, arguing that his support for the invasion and surge was misguided.

Chicago is considering a ban on small plastic bags often used for selling drugs to curb drug dealing. via Reason.com

This gross post points out that April 18th is "Poop For Peace Day" and links to the website poopforpeace.com. via kottke.org

Google Health will allow patients to store their medical records and access them from any location, which is predicted to spark a debate around privacy concerns. via The source of this content is Freakonomics.

A photo of Earth and the Moon as seen from Mars was taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Jacob Sullum argues that the United States' high incarceration rate, particularly for drug offenses, is a misuse of resources and may harm public safety. via Reason.com

The ACLU is challenging an Arizona school's strip-search of an 8th-grade honor student suspected of having ibuprofen.

Frederic Sautet's blog post explores whether the lack of real-world constraints in virtual worlds fosters libertarian ideals. via Coordination Problem

A 2008 article from *The Economist* argues against then-Democratic presidential candidates' suggestions to end NAFTA. via The Economist

Teen suicide rates are lower than adult rates and have been declining since the late 1980s, while rates plateau between ages 20-65 and rise again for those 65 and older. via Marginal REVOLUTION.

Jason Kottke shares a free downloadable resource, "The 2007 Digital Economy Handbook," covering trends in the internet, hardware, software, and more.

via kottke.org