Join MassCann/NORML this Saturday for the East Coast’s Largest Pro-Marijuana Rally
This Saturday, MassCann/NORML will be hosting the 23rd annual Freedom Rally in Boston, MA on September 15, 2012. Come have fun and support marijuana reform!
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Alabama Man Kills Himself in Drug Raid
An Alabama man apparently shot & killed himself as the Sheriff's Office went to serve a possession of a controlled substance warrant last Sunday night.
VP Candidate Paul Ryan On Medical Marijuana: “I Support States’ Rights”
VP Candidate Paul Ryan said that although he personally opposes medical cannabis use he would defer to the judgement of each state to make up its own mind.
Federal Judge: Criminalization of Marijuana is “Absurd”
Judge Richard Posner serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, he also wants marijuana to be legalized.
The 2012 Democratic National Platform on Drugs
A review of the 2012 Democratic National Platform suggests there's not much new there on drug policy and the word "marijuana" doesn't appear at all.
Colombia, FARC Rebels Set Peace Talks
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Colombian government will sit down for peace talks with the Marxist guerrillas of the FARC.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections I: The Initiatives
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, we'll provide an overview all the drug-related campaigns.
Drug War Chronicle Book Review: The Lebanese Connection
A review of the book "The Lebanese Connection: Corruption, Civil War, and the International Drug Traffic" by Jonathan Marshall.
‘Smoking Weed with The President’ Video
The rapper Prince Ea puts the '‘Smoking Weed with The President’ track with a video to make a factual and legitimate plea to Obama on medical marijuana.
Study: Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid “Proven To Be Safe” In Humans
The oral administration of the cannabis cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and well tolerated in humans, according to clinical trial data just published.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 5, 2012.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.05)
Here's the latest corrupt cop stories around the United States from the past week, as of September 5, 2012.
Colorado’s Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 64, Still Leading In Polls
Public Policy Polling shows support holding strong for Amendment 64, a ballot measure that aims legalize the personal use of marijuana from a recent poll.
California Cops Kill Man, Seize Ecstasy Tablets
Mario Ramiro, 23, is the 45th person to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations so far this year over roughly 50 Ecstasy tablets in Vallejo, CA
Danes Want Heroin Pills for Addicts
Reported by the Copenhagen Post Sunday, Danish Health Minister Astrid Krag said she is proposing that heroin in pill form be made available to addicts.
The GOP Platform on Crime and Drugs
With Republican delegates now heading home from the RNC in Tampa, lets examine their 2012 GOP Platform and read their official position on crime and drugs.
Montana's First Medical Marijuana Caregiver Dies in Prison
Richard Flor, 68, the first person to register as a caregiver under Montana's now gutted medical marijuana program has died in federal prison.
Mexico's "Caravan for Peace" Heads to Washington
The Mexico-based Caravan for Peace and Justice is now more than halfway through their 27-city journey to focus attention on the drug war's terrible toll.