California Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Bill Signed Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown Monday signed into law Assembly Bill 472, the "911 Good Samaritan Bill," to help reduce the number of fatal drug overdoses.
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Massachusetts’ Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3, Maintains Strong Lead
A new Suffolk University survey shows support for Question 3 to legalize medical marijuana in Massachusetts at 59%, opposition at 35%, and 6% undecided.
Rolling in the Weed Van
You can’t miss a van covered in pictures of weed nuggets, lollipops, and smiling gals in bikinis. ANIMAL took a ride inside the weed van in this video.
Bolivia, Venezuela Reject U.S. Drug Criticism
That marks the fourth year in a row the US has singled out Bolivia and Venezuela, which are left-leaning regional allies highly critical of US...
Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Measure Polls 51 Percent
The latest poll, released Sat by SurveyUSA for the Denver Post, has Colorado's marijuana legalization initiative at 51%, with 40% opposed and 8% undecided.
Pepperdine University Denies Student Internship at MPP
Pepperdine University officially refused to approve the application of a sophomore political science major to intern at the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).
Senior Citizens and Cannabis Patient Advocates Brave San Diego Federal Courthouse
Over 60 senior citizens protested at the Edward Schwartz Federal Courthouse, donning green medical cannabis ribbons to challenge the legality of a wiretap.
Massachusetts Crime Lab Scandal Endangers 34,000 Drug Cases
Some 34,000 eastern Massachusetts drug cases could go up in smoke in the wake of a still unfolding scandal around a state crime lab analyst ...
Most Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Lead Solidly In Polls
Four of the six statewide marijuana initiatives appearing on the November 2012 ballot are solidly favored among likely voters according to recent polls.
Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds
GAO release a report stating the swelling of federal prisons is largely attributable to drug prisoners and longer sentences for them.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, lets dive into the political parties and the Presidential Race
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 12, 2012.
ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case
The ACLU is challenging a federal appeals court ruling that it is legal for the DEA and other agencies to use cell phone tracking without a warrant.
Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong
A new poll from SurveyUSA shows 58% of respondents said they support I-502, the ballot referendum for marijuana legalization in Washington state.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 12, 2012.
Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances
Voters in four Michigan cities will decide this November on municipal ordinances seeking to legalize or depenalize local marijuana offenses.
StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives
StoptheDrugWar.org is hosting a teleconference on the initiative campaigns in Colorado, Oregon and Washington State for marijuana legalization on Sep 27.
Former DEA Heads Urge Holder to Oppose Marijuana Legalization Measures
Nine former US DEA heads urged Attorney General Eric Holder to oppose the November marijuana legalization measures in Colorado, Washington state and Oregon.