Secret Roll Call Recordings Played in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Trial
An NYPD officer testified that his bosses retaliated for his whistle-blowing on quotas by prosecuting for false statements on forms he was forced to sign.
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Oklahoma to Consider Lessening Marijuana Penalties
Oklahoma has some of the harshest penalties for marijuana possession in the nation.
After Multiple Defeats, San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis Will Prosecute Jovan Jackson Again
Jovan has always had a lot of support through San Diego Americans for Safe Access and the community at large. That didn’t change yesterday in court.
United Nations: Three-Quarters of World's Illicit Drug Users Consume Cannabis
Cannabis is consumed by 75 percent of all illicit drug users, making it the most widely used illicit substance in the world, according to the United Nations
Sens. Leahy and Paul Introduce Bill to Undo Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Senators Leahy and Paul have introduced the "Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013," allowing judges to set aside mandatory minimum sentences when appropriate.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 20, 2013:
Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced in Nevada
On Monday, Nevada became the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year. Assemblyman Joe Hogan introduced Assembly Bill 402.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.03.20)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 20, 2013.
Report: New York City Cops Spent One Million Hours In Staff Time Making Marijuana Possession Arrests
New York City police spent an estimated one million hours in staff time making low level marijuana possession arrests in the past decade.
Maryland Senate Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
A bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Maryland passed the state Senate Tuesday. The vote was 30-16.
Medical Marijuana Bill Passes New Hampshire House With More Than 80% Support
A bill allowing ill New Hampshire residents to use medical marijuana moved closer to becoming law when the House voted in favor by a record 286-64 margin.
Leave the Pot at Home If Driving Through Kansas
Marijuana possession charges hold in Kansas, even for those passing through after buying weed legally in another state, the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled.
Progress in Massachusetts
Massachusetts patients are waiting for safe access to medicine as the state proceeds with implementation. Progress is continuing in the right direction.
Numbers Game Kicks Off Stop-and-Frisk Trial Against NYPD
Curbing racial disparities in the New York City Police Department's stop-and-frisk program requires a federal judge to act "boldly and broadly."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Takes Dig at Pro-Legalization Senate Candidate Dan Winslow
Senator Elizabeth Warren took a jab at pro-legalization State Representative Dan Winslow, who is currently vying for the Republican nomination for Senate.
Mark Kleiman Wins Washington Marijuana Legalization Implementation Contract
Reformers have had a "love/hate" relationship with Kleiman over the years. He supports some of our issues, like marijuana legalization -- sort of.
DC 911 Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Takes Effect
There is now protection for people who witness or experience a drug overdose and summon medical assistance, because of the Good Samaritan Act.
Proposed City of San Diego Dispensary Regulations
After the January San Diego ASA Meeting, where he promised to move forward with regulations, Mayor Bob Filner began working on a proposal.