Colorado US Representatives Move to Support Legal Marijuana
In the wake of this month's vote in Colorado to legalize marijuana, which won with 55% of the vote, a bipartisan group from the state's congressional...
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This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.11.20)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2012...
MOMENTUM: Post Election, Marijuana Law Reform Bills to be Introduced at Both State and Federal Level
The message from the big marijuana wins on Election Day has already begun to reverberate around the nation. Right on the heels of the votes in WA and CO...
Law Enforcement Call on DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws
Tues morning Former Baltimore narcotics officer Neill Franklin delivered a letter signed by 73 current and former law enforcement, judges, prosecutors to...
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.11.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2012:
Will Illinois Become the 19th State to Allow for the Medical Use of Marijuana?
Illinois state lawmakers are expected in the coming days to consider legislation that seeks to allow for the limited use of cannabis by authorized patients.
Prosecutors in Colorado, Washington Dismiss Even More Marijuana Cases
Prosecutors throughout Colorado and Washington state continue to dismiss hundreds of pending misdemeanor marijuana possession cases.
Singapore Eases Death Penalty in Some Drug Cases
The parliament of Singapore has approved legislation abolishing mandatory death sentences in some drug trafficking cases.
Another Trio of Drug War Deaths
Colorado and Washington may have legalized marijuana, but the drug war continues apace.
Mexico Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill
A deputy from Mexico's left-leaning Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) Thursday introduced a bill to legalize the use, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.
UN Drug Watchdog "Concerned" with Marijuana Legalization Votes
The president of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) Thursday voiced "grave concern" about marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington...
Voters Legalize Marijuana, States Dismiss Hundreds of Pending Marijuana Cases
Many wondered just what the exact effects of passing a marijuana legalization law would be. Some speculated no good would come of passing a state law...
WA Governor-Elect Inslee: It is in the Best Interest of State and Country to Allow Legalization
During a press conference today, the governor-elect for the Washington state, Jay Inslee, defended his state’s recently approved marijuana legalization...
Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Bill Allows Home Grows and Sales
Uruguay: A Uruguayan bill that would create a system of state-licensed marijuana sales and commercial cultivation was presented to Congress Wednesday and...
Marijuana Legalization: What Can/Will the Feds Do?
In the wake of last week's victories for marijuana legalization in Colorado & Washington everyone is waiting to see how the federal government will respond.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.11.14)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 14, 2012:
POLL: Americans Evenly Split on Marijuana Legalization, But Overwhelmingly View It As State Issue
Polling data released Tuesday by Rasmussen Reports shows the American public is now evenly split on the issue of marijuana legalization, with 45% in support
Boulder DA Stops Marijuana Possession Prosecutions
The district attorney in Colorado's Boulder County announced Wednesday he will dismiss all pending small-time marijuana and paraphernalia possession cases.