This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.07.31)
A crank-dealing Kansas sheriff cops a plea, an LA narc gets a case of sticky fingers and two more corrupt cops stories.
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Closure of More Permitted SF Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Marked by Funeral Procession and Press Conference
By threatening landlords, U.S. Attorneys have shut down several city facilities despite objections from local, state officials.
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Michael Phelps: ‛I consider myself normal’
Michael Phelps talks about his bong hit with CNN's Piers Morgan and life lessons learned.
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Is It Legal to Sell Pot On Craigslist in California?
The legality of selling marijuana on Craigslist under Prop 215 in California is being hotly debate.
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Connecticut Low Level Marijuana Possession Arrests Drop by 76 Percent Post-Decriminalization Law
Connecticut low level marijuana possession arrests dropped by 76.5% after its decriminalization law for less than 0.5 ounces was passed in July 2011.
"You Can’t Stop AIDS Without Ending the Drug War"
The XIX International AIDS Conference took place in DC this week to determine best practices for reducing the spread of the HIV virus.
Video: DEA Politely Threatens Del Mar City Council Before Medical Marijuana Vote
DEA Agent Patrick Kelly paid a special visit to the Del Mar City Council in California for voting yes on a medical marijuana initiative.
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Is the CIA a drug cartel?
A Mexican government official has told reporters that the CIA is not fighting drug traffickers, but rather they are managing the trade.
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How Conscientious Consumerism Could Re-shape the Marijuana Industry
The black market created by the war on marijuana has generated massive wealth for cartels, human suffering and real environmental damage. Read more.
Two More US Drug War Killings
Anton Butler and Brandon Payne are the 35th & 36th drug war victims to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations so far this year.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.07.25)
Lying Miami sergeant, two more TSA screeners cop pleas in LA, and a Phoenix detective couldn't keep his paws off the evidence room goodies.
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L.A.'s reefer madness
Amanda Reiman writes an opinion piece on The Los Angeles Times about the recent LA ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and the devious “constant framing of dispensaries as being crime-ridden, cash-hungry places…
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.07.25)
Harborside fights for its life, LA bans dispensaries and there's plenty more medical marijuana news, too:
Lebanon Hash Farmers Attack Eradicators
Lebanese security forces began eradicating cannabis fields in the Bekaa Valley Monday, but locals fought back with machine guns and RPGs.
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Federal Judges Dismiss Every Lawsuit Filed by California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Seeking Protection
Federal judges reinforced marijuana’s Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances Act by dismissing lawsuits advocating for dispensaries in all four California court districts. Medical marijuana supporters sought to stop the federal…
Oakland to President Obama: Change Your Ways!
signs in business reflect community support (Drug War Chronicle) Steve De Angelo preparing to lead the march (Drug War Chronicle) on the march (Drug War Chronicle) Jason David, father of medical marijuana…
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Canadian AIDS Doctors Join International Call to End ‘War On Drugs’
Prominent Canadian doctors have joined an international campaign including Sir Richard Branson calling on world leaders to end the war on drugs & stop HIV.
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Racism and Marijuana Arrests: It's Not Just NYC
Racism and marijuana go back to the early days of prohibition. The racial ratios of reefer roundups are as bad as New York's in scores of other U.S. cities.