Book Review: Drugs, Insecurity, and Failed States: The Problems of Prohibition
A book review of "Drugs, Insecurity, and Failed States: The Problems of Prohibition" by Nigel Inkster and Virginia Comolli.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.29)
The battle of LA continues, Arizona prosecutors don't like their medical marijuana law and a bill is pre-filed in Kentucky. There's also lots more going on.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.08.29)
There's something funny going on in Georgia, the DEA is missing drug evidence in West Virginia and a corrupt cop in Alabama gets caught with sticky fingers.
Medical Marijuana Advocates File Signatures for Referendum to Overturn Los Angeles Dispensary Ban
If referendum qualifies, LA City Council will be forced to either rescind its ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries or call a special election.
100+ Professors Agree, It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
Over 100 members of the Colorado academic community and throughout the nation signed the following letter endorsing Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana.
Springfield, MO, Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, But…
The Springfield, Missouri, city council voted 6-3 Monday night to adopt an ordinance decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana, but...
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Polling Very Well
A new PPP survey shows the MA medical marijuana initiative Question 3 has the support of 58% of likely voters vs. only 27% say they plan to vote against it.
Vermont Update: Pro-Reform Candidate Gov. Shumlin Holds Massive Lead
New polling data released this week shows pro pot reform incumbent Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) holding a huge lead over challenger, Randy Brock (R).
NAACP Regional Chapters Endorse CO, OR, WA Marijuana Initiatives
All three marijuana legalization initiatives on state ballots this year have won the endorsement of NAACP regional organizations this week.
California Supreme Court Throws Out Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban Case As Moot
California High Court prohibits municipalities from using Pack v. City of Long Beach to ban medical marijuana dispensaries.
Chronicle Book Review: The FARC
Here's an in depth book review of "The FARC: The Longest Insurgency" by Garry Leech, which covers the group considered terrorists by the US and Colombia..
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.08.22)
It never stops, and there are so many varieties of law enforcement misdoing and corrupt cops. Let's get to it:
Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
Colorado: Passage Of Marijuana Legalization Measure Would Potentially Yield $60 Million Annually
T.he passage and enactment of a statewide marijuana ballot measure this fall could generate as much as $60 million in savings and revenue for Colorado
No Warrant Needed for Illinois Drug Wiretaps
Illinois legislature last month gave police the right to use wiretaps without having to get a warrant first.
Iowa City Man Killed in Undercover Drug Operation
An undercover operation at a run-down trailer park just outside the Iowa City city limits shot and killed one man and wounded another last Thursday evening.
New Orleans Cop Indicted in Drug Raid Killing
The New Orleans police officer who killed an unarmed young man during a small marijuana distribution drug raid has been indicted on manslaughter charges.
US-Mexican Caravan for (Drug War) Peace Gets Underway
The Caravan for Peace and Justice started its 27 US city tour in a bid to focus attention on the drug war's terrible toll in Mexico and the United States.