British MPs Call for Drug Decriminalization
The use of drugs should be decriminalized with the least harmful substances regulated & sold in shops, a group of British parliamentarians said in a report.
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59 Percent of Arizona Residents Want Marijuana Regulated Like Alcohol
A poll released today found that a majority of Arizona residents would vote “yes” on an initiative to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol...
The Cost of Shutting Down One Medical Marijuana Operation
The Cost of Shutting Down One Medical Marijuana Operation.
StoptheDrugWar.org Internships: Legislative, Writing/Research, Web, IT, Admin/Finance, Communications
StoptheDrugWar.org is seeking Legislative, Writing/Research, Web Content, Information Technology, and Admin/Finance interns this semester.
Can Municipalities Ban Distribution of Medical Pot; Oral Arguments On Feb 5th In CA Supreme Court
The CA Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments in a case that has received attention inside & outside of the medical marijuana community. California...
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Washington State Seeks Marijuana Consumption Experts
On Jan. 14, the Washington State Liquor Control Board will issue a request for consultants to gauge marijuana consumption in WA state under Initiative 502.
Bolivia Rejoins UN Drug Treaty, Sans Coca Ban
Bolivia will rejoin the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs after its bid to rejoin with a reservation that it does not accept the treaty's requirement
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Chicago Marijuana Tickets: City Nets $98,000 in Fines During New Law's First 5 Months
Since the city of Chicago implemented its new marijuana ticketing law early last August, it has reportedly issued nearly 400 citations and netted nearly $98,000 worth of fines for low-level possession of the drug citywide.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hail San Diego Mayor's Decision to Stop Crackdown on Dispensaries
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced end to code enforcement attacks by the city, agreed to develop regulatory ordinance.
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Washington D.C. Elites Are Worried About Marijuana Smoking Etiquette, Not So Much About the Drug War
In Washington D.C., marijuana users are not worried about how to explain their arrest records or how to regain custody of their children from the state, they are worried about etiquette.
Tax and Regulate Marijuana, Hawaiians Say
Most Hawaiians approve of medical marijuana and want marijuana taxed & regulated, according to a recent poll. Hawaii can save millions of dollars in law..
Pot Parody Video Blows Up On YouTube
Groundbreaking video creator Steve Berke has just launched his most intense and humorous viral video indictment on YouTube against marijuana prohibition ...
Piece of the Week | Scooby-Doo Bongs and Pipes
H/T to Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, Iwao Takamoto, Fred Silverman for creatoring Scooby-Doo. Wedists salute you for taking a risk in your day.
Michigan: Municipalities Ignoring Voters' Will Regarding Marijuana Liberalization Measures
Elected officials in Detroit and other Michigan cities have failed to implement local citizens' initiatives that seek to amend municipal marijuana laws.
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Blaine County Idaho GOP Group Approves Pro-marijuana Resolution
The Blaine County Idaho Republican Central Committee has passed a resolution supporting the legalization of marijuana in Idaho.
Study: Consumers Prefer Natural Cannabis Over Synthetic 'Marijuana' Herbal Products
Consumers strongly prefer organic cannabis to retail herbal products that contain synthetic cannabinoid agonists, according to survey data published...
First Drug War Death of the Year
Robert Early Gary, Jr., 31, of Tampa, Florida becomes the first person to die in US domestic drug law enforcement activities this year. The drug war...
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St. Louis, Missouri Alderman Pushing For Reduced Marijuana Penalties
St. Louis 25th Ward alderman Shane Cohn emailed a copy of the proposed bill to his colleagues on the board. He says that city police officers have more serious crimes to fight.