Ceasefire in the War on Marijuana in Texas? Trial by Jury and Jury Nullification

By Gilbert G. Garcia

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 19, 2014

Baker Institute Viewpoints: Jury Nullification

In this installment of Baker Institute Viewpoints, experts discuss the question, "What does jury nullification of marijuana cases in Texas indicate about the possibility of marijuana legalization?"

William Martin February 19, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Jury Nullification: Local Option

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty — has a long…

William Martin February 18, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Natural Gas Price in Asia: What to Expect and What It Means

A paper discussing the nature of natural gas pricing in Asia and forecasting changes in the pricing paradigm as well as the global market.

Kenneth B. Medlock III February 18, 2014

Drug Policy | Commentary

Can Jurors Hasten the Legalization of Cannabis?

By Clay S. Conrad

Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be…

February 17, 2014

Solar panels with wind turbines in the distance at sundown.

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

An Expensive Diversion: Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Investments Amid a Context of Challenging Demand

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In 2009, Abu Dhabi launched a drive into renewable…

Jim Krane February 11, 2014

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Issue Brief

HRMS Issue Brief #1: Were Texans Satisfied With the Cost of Health Care and Health Insurance Prior to the Affordable Care Act?

In this issue brief, Rice University's Baker Institute and The Episcopal Health Foundation ask, "Were Texans satisfied with the cost of health care and health insurance prior to the Affordable Care Act?" By Vivian Ho, Ph.D.; Elena M. Marks, J.D., M.P.H.; and Patricia Gail Bray, Ph.D.

Vivian Ho, Elena M. Marks, Patricia Gail Bray February 10, 2014

Center for Energy Studies | Research Paper

Hacks on Gas: Energy, Cybersecurity, and U.S. Defense

Information technology policy fellow Chris Bronk writes that cybersecurity threats to the U.S. energy industry and infrastructure are rising and require increased preparedness by the U.S. Army and Department of Defense.

Christopher Bronk February 5, 2014

Latin America Initiative | Commentary

Costa Rica’s Search for a New President

Erika de la Garza, program director of the Latin America Initiative, discusses the political fragmentation and need for coalition building in Costa Rica, where the recent presidential election resulted in a runoff.

February 4, 2014

A globe lies next to the diaphragm of a stethoscope.

Global Health | Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Aboriginal Populations and Their Neglected Tropical Diseases

Although Aboriginal people make up a small percentage of the world's population, they are disproportionately affected by poverty and neglected tropical diseases.

Peter J. Hotez January 30, 2014

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