Another Jury Revolts Against Marijuana Laws, "They felt marijuana should be legalized."
Almost all the members of a Kansas jury on a marijuana personal possession charge tell the prosecutor that they wouldn't convict the defendant.
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Three More Drug War Deaths
Three more people have died in drug war-related incidents in recent days, including a Puerto Rican police officer.
Medical Marijuana Should Make Arkansas Ballot
An Arkansas initiative to legalize medical marijuana appears likely to qualify for the Nov ballot after an additional 74,000 signatures were handed in.
Redefining the English Language to Fight the Drug War
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the federal government can obtain suspected marijuana growers' utility records without a warrant.
New Anti-Drug Ad is Scary and Ironic
The Partnership at DrugFree.org has been putting out outrageous anti-drug propaganda for many years, but this latest spot takes us in a really strange direction…
Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light on Obama’s Failed Medical Marijuana Policies
Artist-journalist Susie Cagle’s online cartoon covers the federal government’s latest attacks against California medical cannabis providers.
Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers
During visit to Colorado, Libertarian Party VP Nominee Jim Gray criticizes President Obama for interfering in state’s Mmdical marijuana laws.
Scientific Review: “There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions”
A scientific review: has found “There is now clear evidence that cannabinoids are useful for the treatment of various medical conditions.”
Bill O'Reilly Shouts Dumb Stuff About the Drug War Again
Bill O'Reilly recently on his program unloads with prohibitionist cliches and shows an utter lack of understanding and empathy.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.08)
The end of dispensaries in LA looms, more federal threat letters in Colorado, and a medical marijuana initiative in North Dakota!? Plus more.
New Hemp Bill Introduced in US Senate
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new hemp bill that would exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Petitions Handed In
North Dakota could be voting on medical marijuana in November.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.08.07)
It never stops, does it? Here's another seven corrupt cops. Let's get to it:
Marijuana Legalization Proponents in Washington Unveil First TV Ad
The campaign behind I-502, a ballot measure for marijuana legalization in Washington State this fall, unveiled their first TV advertisement.
Olympic Athlete's Expulsion for Marijuana Raises Questions
An American judo contender, Nick Delpopolo, was expelled from the London 2012 Olympic Games Monday after testing positive for marijuana.
Hope For Industrial Hemp? Group Of Senators Seeking Legislative Sanity
A group of bipartisan Senators have filed legislation seeking to exempt industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act.
AZ SWAT Team Kills Man in Drug Raid Shoot-Out
A Phoenix-area SWAT team shot and killed one man during a "dynamic entry" (break the door down) drug raid early Thursday morning.
Springfield (MO) Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative Certified
An effort to decriminalize pot possession in the southwest Missouri city of Springfield passed a key hurdle Thursday.