Jay Wexler, a law professor at Boston University, brings a unique blend of keen observation and sharp wit to his writing. His literary contributions, particularly his short stories and humor pieces, are marked by an original style and a distinctive perspective. Drawing from a rich academic background and diverse experiences, Wexler crafts narratives that offer readers a refreshing and insightful exploration of various subjects. His work consistently demonstrates a talent for engaging with themes in an unconventional and thought-provoking manner.
In recent years, members of minority religions and atheists have rightly taken advantage of Supreme Court decisions that open up government funding, institutions, and property to participate in public life alongside the Christian majority. Jay Wexler argues for the importance of this movement and travels around the country to meet some of the people on its front line.
The collection features a series of absurd and humorous scenarios, such as a zoo dedicated to black and white animals and a bizarre camp experience for children. It explores quirky characters and situations, like a Supreme Court Justice's hearing led by a baseball team and surreal interactions in everyday life, including a dentist more interested in his own appeal than patient care. With a blend of stories, paintings, and erratic elements, the book promises a delightful mix of the strange and the comical, showcasing a uniquely imaginative world.
Focusing on cannabis policy, the book offers an engaging blend of storytelling, data, and legal analysis from a marijuana-law professor. It critiques common flaws in legalization efforts and emphasizes the potential of legal cannabis to enhance societal well-being. The author proposes practical policy alternatives aimed at ensuring that legalization meets its goals of justice and welfare. This accessible guide is essential for anyone looking to influence marijuana policy effectively.
Read this hilarious fictional account of a Supreme Court justice with a serious mid-life crises. But where most men would buy a sports car, Ed Tuttle's rethinking of his life can have very serious consequences far beyond his own home. You'll never look at the Supreme Court again the same way after reading this funny, but remarkably poignant look at life.
With full legalization seeming inevitable, it's time to shift the conversation—from whether recreational cannabis should be legalized to how. Weed Rules argues that it's time for states to abandon their "grudging tolerance" approach to legal weed and to embrace "careful exuberance." In this thorough and witty book, law professor Jay Wexler invites policy makers to responsibly embrace the enormous benefits of cannabis, including the joy and euphoria it brings to those who use it. The "grudging tolerance" approach has led to restrictions that are too strict in some cases—limiting how and where cannabis can be used, cultivated, marketed, and sold—and far too loose in others, allowing employers and police to discriminate against users. This book shows how focusing on joy and community can lead us to an equitable marijuana policy in which minority communities, most harmed by the war on drugs, play a leading role in the industry. Centering pleasure and fun as legitimate policy goals, Weed Rules puts forth specific policies to advocate for a more just, sensible, and joyous post-legalization society.