CNN Video, Rep Barney Frank: Marijuana Law a 'Great Hypocrisy'
Rep Barney Frank (D-MA) talks to CNN's Erin Burnett on his support for marijuana reform in this 3 minute segment from September 26, 2012.
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Regulate Marijuana to Improve Public Safety, Yes on Amendment 64
There are lots of reasons to vote for Amendment 64. Take it from three law enforcers who have seen the harms and ineffectiveness of our current marijuana...
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Lady Gaga Is A “Slut,” Says Staten Island Borough President
Staten Island borough president James Molinaro is riled up about Lady Gaga and calls her a "slut" while speaking at an anti-drug initiative.
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Medicine Chest Envy: Got Canna Caps?
Canna Caps can get medical marijuana patients through their day without smoking, without vaping and without getting too stoned to work.
Video: Anti-Amendment 64 'Smart Colorado' Founders' Checkered Past
In this video, the Young Turks expose Mel and Betty Sembler's checkered past and their likely motivations for bankrolling Smart Colorado to fight cannabis.
Drug Czar Ignores Failure of Marijuana Prohibition to Curb Use
Federal officials released the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ignoring the realities of marijuana use and failed policies in the U.S.
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If I-502 Passes in WA, How Will Federal Government Respond?
How would the federal government respond if Washington voters pass I-502 and legalize recreational marijuana sales. A big legal fight in federal court?
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Seattle Times Editorial Board: Approve I-502, It’s Time to Legalize
Marijuana prohibition does not work. The better policy is to legalize it, license it, regulate it and tax it. Washington State, approve I-502 this November.
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Latino and Black Law Enforcement Groups Endorse Colorado Marijuana Initiative
Two national law enforcement organizations representing black and Latino police officers officially support Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana in Colorado.
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America’s Destructive War On Marijuana: A Drug Dealer Protects His Turf
The front line in the war on marijuana is Colorado, where the federal government has interfered with its system of state-regulated medical-marijuana...
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Marijuana Activist Dana Larsen Launches BC Canada Pot Petition
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen has launched an initiative petition to stop British Columbia police from enforcing simple possession laws for cannabis.
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Future Shock: What Happens if Colorado Legalizes Pot?
How might daily life change in Colorado, from the workplace to going to ball games, if Amendment 64 passes, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults.
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Raids Shut Down Big Medical Marijuana Suppliers in Oregon
Federal authorities raided and shut down two of the Oregon's best-known medical marijuana suppliers, High Hopes Farm and Ontario Marijuana Cooperative.
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“Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent,” Says MA Police Chief
Mike Riggs at Reason has fun shredding Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis' recent claim that illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism.
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Grand Rapids, MI Police Chief Opposes Relaxing Pot Law
The police chief in Michigan's second-largest city opposes a ballot question that would make marijuana possession a civil infraction in Grand Rapids.
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Showtime's 'Weeds' Goes Up in Smoke After 8 Years
Showtime's "Weeds" had its series finale last night after 8 years and 100 episodes.
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7 Steps to Smoke Pot and Never Get Caught
Most people who smoke pot never get arrested. So, what are they doing right? Here are 7 steps to minimize the odds of a run-in with law enforcement.
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Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?
In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt against federal law?