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.
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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.
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.
Cannabis and Addiction | Granny Storm Crow's MMJ Reference
Cannabis and Addiction | Granny Storm Crow's llist | “If the truth won’t do, then something is wrong!” - Granny Storm Crow
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.
California Drug Overdose Prevention Bill Passes
A bill aimed at saving drug overdose victims' lives by protecting those who would come to their aid from prosecution on drug charges passed the CA Assembly.
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Politicians Ignore Failed 'War on Drugs' at Their (and Our) Peril
The Huff Post challenges Democrats and GOP to show the moral courage to support the people's desire to end the one trillion dollar failed war on drugs.
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...
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RNC vs. DNC - Will Medical Marijuana Decide the Election?
Americans for Safe Access explores on the Huff Post if Obama's stance on medical marijuana could cost him the election.
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Pot Smokes Jobs as Colorado Race Seen Turning on Social Issues
The critical swing state Colorado should see strong voter turnout due to Amendment 64 for recreational marijuana legalization being on the ballot.
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Medical Marijuana Tests Boss-Worker Relations
The 17 states that permit medical marijuana use differ in their approach to protections for employees who use it. An AZ woman claims she was fired for it.
Video: Young Turks Talk With StoptheDrugWar Founder On Obama Pot Raids
In this video, The Young Turks talk about the flurry of California medical pot raids and look back on 4 years of war on marijuana from the Obama admin.
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Cannabis Carbon Footprint: Marijuana Industry's Environmental Impact
The Huff Post dives into the environmental impact of cannabis, an often overlooked cost of marijuana prohibition which drives grow operations indoors.
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Oregon Medical Marijuana Backers Trying 3rd Time to Add PTSD
Oregon medical marijuana advocates are trying for the 3rd time to add PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions.
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WI Teen Hit with Marijuana Possession After Mom Lets Cop Search Car
A WI teen is charged with marijuana possession after he doesn't allow a cop to search his car, but his mom lets the officer in later where he finds a pipe.
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.
Alabama Narcs Kill One, Wound One
Undercover narcs with the Hueytown Police shot and killed one man, Calvin Robinson, 21, and wounded another in nearby Brighton Wednesday afternoon.