Speakeasies, bathtub gin, mob wars… we all know the basic story, but Prohibition’s impact went well beyond the sensational tales, and left impacts across our society.
You have a baby… In a bar! How Laws About Kids In Bars Have Adapted (or not) to Changing Times
Getting a drink with kids in tow is more normal than ever. Are laws keeping up with our changing social mores?
3.2%: Why Some State Laws Distinguish Between “Light” and “Heavy” Beer
In five US states, you can buy beer below 3.2% ABW in a grocery store, but nothing higher. Seems a little arbitrary, doesn’t it? Why 3.2% ABW? And since when do we measure alcohol content by weight, anyway?
Intro to Control States: Where the Government Runs the Liquor Business
In Pennsylvania, there are no liquor stores.
Blue Laws: Football Season Edition
This week, a timely, slight divergence from liquor law: the story of how Pennsylvania sports fans triumphed over longstanding blue laws to bring Sunday football to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Sort of.
Beer Street and Gin Lane: Why Liquor is Treated Differently from Beer and Wine
Liquor is quicker… to be regulated
Now Open Sundays: A Brief History of American Blue Laws
Remember the Sabbath day, and just smoke and eat candy.
Intro: The Adventures of John Barleycorn and his Uncle Sam
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In the Spirit of the Law 