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This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.11.07)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of November 07, 2012...
Local Depenalization Measures Win Big On Election Day
In addition to the historic Election Day votes in CO and WA, voters in several cities in MA and MI also decided in favor of ending marijuana prohibition...
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Denmark Experts: Zero-tolerance on ‘Cannabis Driving’ Too Severe
Experts in Denmark are questioning the severity of a zero-tolerance policy towards those caught driving with detectable levels of illegal drugs in their bodies, as some drugs, such as cannabis, can be…
Washington Police and Prosecutors Winding Down Marijuana Possession Cases
Washington prosecutors won't charge marijuana possession cases anymore, starting December 6th...
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.11.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 07, 2012.
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Next Mexican Administration: US Legal Marijuana Vote Changes 'Rules of the Game' in Drug War
legalizing recreational marijuana in the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado will force Mexico and the United States to rethink their efforts to halt marijuana smuggling across the border.
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Amendments Don't Change NFL or NBA Stance on Marijuana
No matter what state law says, light up a joint and a sports career can go up in smoke.
Expect Federal Fast Talking About CO and WA to Start Soon
If the state itself were to sell or traffic in marijuana, that would be a "positive conflict" with federal law. But CO and WA have no obligation to enforce
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Canadians Want to Legalize Marijuana, Too
It’s a rare day when Canada looks to the United States as a picture of liberalism.
More Drug-Related Election Results, Good and Bad
Here's the rundown on other drug policy-related issues that were on the ballot Tuesday. The results were definitely a mixed bag...
Medical Marijuana Fight Blazes in Arkansas Over Vending Machines
In a legal fight spurred by today's vote on an Arkansas medical marijuana initiative, vending machine distributors claim...
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Election Day Votes Likely Signal the End of Cannabis Prohibition
Reclassifying cannabis under state law limits police from going on “fishing expeditions” when they encounter it in “plain view”
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BC Politicians, Marijuana Supporters Condemn Bill C-10′s Tough New Drug Laws
If you grow six marijuana plants in BC, prepare to spend six months in the slammer....
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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper: "Hold Off on the Cheetos and Goldfish"
Colorado voted to legalize smoking marijuana Tuesday, but the governor John Hickenlooper warned tokers not to "break out the Cheetos or Goldfish" just yet, since the federal government still takes a dim view of pot.
Sensible Washington Response to I-502 Victory
Sensible Washington, which opposed I-502 due to concerns over the initiative's DUI provision, has issued a gracious response to the victory...
Arkansas Voters Reject Issue 5 On Medical Marijuana
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, or Issue 5 on yesterday's ballot has been rejected by voters....
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DEA Responds to Marijuana Legalization in Colorado and Washington
Despite the passage of ballot initiatives in Washington and Colorado legalizing recreational marijuana, "the Drug Enforcement Administration’s enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged," a DEA spokesperson told Reason this morning.