Former President of Mexico: End Marijuana Prohibition Now
High Times scored a really provocative and informative interview with Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico
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How Much Marijuana Prohibition Costs You, the Taxpayer
$16 billion to house the nearly 800,000 inmates in prison for marijuana 'crimes' during 2011. Marijuana prohibition is very expensive.
Chronicle Book Review Essay: Murder and Mayhem in Mexico
Dying for the Truth serves purposes beyond scaring the hell out of people. Once you get past the imagery, you have a narrative of Mexico's drug wars.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 17, 2013:
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Boulder City Council Comes to Its Senses on Marijuana Tax
Boulder's city council voted down a proposed additional 10% sales tax, because the city will receive funds from the state marijuana tax.
Reality Check for Anti-Marijuana Group: Legalization Coming
Partnership for a Drug Free America released a new survey that in effect says ‘marijuana legalization is coming, but only for adults’.
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Medical Marijuana Ballot Title Submitted in Arkansas, Again
McDaniel has already rejected medical marijuana legislation five times, using 'ambiguous language' as an excuse.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Thriving
Since August 2012, Arizona has seen 98 registration certificates awarded for those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Denver Officials Want Legal Marijuana to Pay for Everything
Vincent Carrol points out the contradiction of Denver's plans to hire 26 additional police officers due to the passage of Amendment 64.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.16)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 16, 2013.
Seattle Limits Marijuana Grows, WA Adviser Considers THC Cap
In an article on seattlepi.com, Jake Ellison notes that Washington's Liquor Control Board has set no limits on the size of recreational marijuana grows.
Will Cartel Leader's Capture Reduce Violence or Drug Abuse?
"He is the most sadistic drug capo in Mexico," said George Grayson, a professor of politics and an expert on the Zetas cartel.
Michigan House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The Republican-controlled Michigan House Friday approved a bill that would allow for the suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients.
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Seattle to Ticket for Smoking Marijuana in Public. Sometime
Under I-502, Seattle residents caught smoking marijuana in public have received only warnings. The city is expected to enact an ordinance to fine people.
Portland, ME Residents Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization
Portland’s City Council voted 5-1 to send the marijuana legalization ordinance to voters on a November ballot, rather than immediately adopting it.
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MMJ Advocates in Jackson, MI to Protest Dispensary Ban
Advocates are organizing a protest for August 13, when the Jackson city council will revisit a dispensary ban and either enact or repeal the ordinance
Drug Treatment Specialists on Cannabis Law: Don't Imprison, Make Us Rich
Drug treatment specialists are fighting to decriminalize small amounts. When someone is busted for possession, they get a new (court ordered) client.
Washington Expresses More Concern Over Cannabis Extracts
When Washington's Liquor Control Board released its draft rules, it ruled that cannabis extracts and concentrates can't be sold in retail channels.