US Prisoner Count Declines, but 330,000 Still in for Drugs
But federal prisoner populations are still increasing, albeit at a slower rate than over the past decade.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.24)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 24, 2013:
CA Democratic Party Urges Obama to Halt Dispensary Raids
this is an opportunity for Obama to stop unfair arrests by keeping his campaign promise not to interfere with medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
Denver Broncos Player Suspended for Marijuana Use
Even though it is now legal to smoke marijuana in Colorado, a Denver Broncos linebacker is facing a four-game suspension for allegedly testing positive.
Philly Legalization Advocates Return Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
Chris Goldstein, writer for Philly.com and Philly NORML Board Member, encouraged legalization supporters to push for an end to the war on cannabis.
Obama Hints Support for Ray Kelly as Next Secretary of DHS
Ray Kelly, New York City’s police commissioner, has been a topic of discussion recently for the upcoming vacancy for the Secretary of Homeland Security.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.23)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 23, 2013.
Prosecutor Claims All Medical Cannabis Patients Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Attorneys Rogers and Fairfax argued their clients, - medical cannabis patients and seriously ill Dennis and Deborah Littles’ - right to privacy was violated
New Hampshire Becomes 19th State to Allow Medical Marijuana
Gov. Hassan signed a bill into law making New Hampshire the 19th state to allow residents to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.
Needless Suffering of Medical Marijuana Patient Embodies Federal-State Conflict
Douglas Hiatt, brought me face-to-face with cases of persecuted, ill and disabled patients caught up in the federal-state conflict on medical marijuana.
Animal: Why You’ll Never See “Marijuana” on Our Site
ANIMAL has a policy to not use “marijuana.” Cannabis? Sure. Weed? Definitely. Marijuana, though? Almost never. NPR has a good article explaining why.
In Profit-Sharing Scheme, Oklahoma DA Used Contractor for Highway Drug Stops
Hicks told The Oklahoman he hired the contractors because "he hoped to make money for his office from the drug stops because of a loss of federal funds."
San Diego Superior Court Judge Denies Collective's Defense
A superior court Judge prohibited defense from bringing evidence to support that cannabis patients may lawfully collectively cultivate medical cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Push Gears Up in Kentucky
Thwarted twice before in efforts to get a medical marijuana bill moving in Frankfort, Clark and supporters are gearing up for another try.
Citizen Lobbying Works
Citizen lobbying works. The researchers at the Congressional Management Foundation, experts of legislative advocacy, agree.
Federal Bill Would Up Penalties for Marijuana Trespass Grows
"Trespass grows" are a tempting alternative for growers who seek to avoid having their own properties seized under federal drug asset forfeiture laws.
States Require Testing Marijuana for Safety, Potency
In response to Colorado and Washington’s legalization laws, laboratories are springing up that test marijuana for its safety, purity and potency.
Chronicle Book Review: Too High to Fail
While it becomes increasingly difficult to stand out in the crowd, New York Times bestselling author Doug Fine's Too High to Fail is exceptional.