Ronald Reagan Lied About Marijuana Effects (1980s)
Why is it that every red-blooded Republican LOVES Ronald Reagan? Maybe it was because he just looked the part of the President? Well for the non-believers, here is a quote from Ronald…
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DEA Agent Prefers to Sound More Like Mr Mackey
During a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing yesterday, DEA agent Michele Leonhart preferred to squirm and sound much more like South Park’s Mr. Mackey instead of honestly answering the straightforward questions. Like a…
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Uruguay To Sell Weed
The government of Uruguay is awesome and the South American country is pushing a proposal forth to sell weed to citizens who are registered to buy it.
If Corporate Competition is Good for Consumers, Why isn't Political Competition?
Economics 101 rightfully drills into business students' heads that competition is a good thing. Corporate competition to the consumer...
Jose Guerena | Age 26 | Tucson, AZ | May 2011
Jose Guerena , a U.S. Marine veteran who served in the Iraq War was killed in his Tucson, Arizona home, on May 5, 2011, by officers of the Pima County SWAT team.…
Washington Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches 50%
Yes We Cannabis! WA & CO, start the domino effect! Public Policy Polling (PPP)’s latest survey shows voters in Washington are in favor of Initiative 502 to legalize marijuana by 13 points,…
How to Score Political Points by Stopping Marijuana Arrests
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shows how you can please almost every political constituency by not arresting people for marijuana possession. In giving his blessing to the ticketing proposal, the mayor availed himself…
Prohibition Losing Its Grip Brings More Subtle Reefer Madness
Times are getting tense for our prohibition overlords with more and more states adopting medical and decriminalization measures as well as a few striving...
Wendell Allen | Age 20 | New Orleans, LA | March 2012
On March 7, 2012, 20 year old Wendell Allen of New Orleans was killed by the NOPD, whose rich history of brutality & racism is well known. ...
Trevon Cole | Age 21 | Las Vegas | June 2010
Trevon Cole ‹ › On June 11, 2010 21 year old Trevon Cole was killed by the LVPD in his own apartment with his nine months pregnant fiancée present. The LVPD’s search…
Rachel Hoffman | Age 23 | Tallahassee, FL | May 2008
Rachel Morningstar Hoffman Rachel Hoffman jet skiing with her mother Margie Weiss. Hoffman enjoyed fishing and spending time at the lake. Of her daughter's murderers, Weiss said, "They took my life away."…
AG Holder Asked to Fight CO Amendment 64 and the Majority's Wishes
A small group has formed, ironically called 'Smart Colorado,' to try and stop the groundbreaking Amendment 64 up for vote in Colorado this November. ..
Ramarley Graham | Age 18 | New York City , NY | February 2012
On February 2, 2012 18 year old Ramarley Graham was killed by the NYPD in his own apartment with his grandmother & 6-year-old brother present. NYPD chased..
Weedists, We've Been Called out As Bitches (at the Polls)
The American Prospect’s May 29th 2012 article on why politicians support the status quo on the War On Drugs has thrown down the gauntlet. Weedists...
Gary Burton | Age 69 | Chippewa Lake, OH | May 2011
Gary Burton In January 2011, 69 year old Gary Burton of Chippewa Lake, OH was arrested for growing two marijuana plants for his wife of 44 years, Sherri Burton. Sherri was suffering…
Period Pieces - Marijuana Prohibition Crime Dramas Coming to Hollywood in 2050
Picture this, it’s 2050 and Hollywood is in need of a ‘new’ genre for its struggling numbers. Since recycling of ideas is common, I’m sure there will be some old geezers like…
Connecticut is #17! (But Their Restrictions are Unfortunate)
Connecticut became the 17th state in the U.S. to legalize medical marijuana today.
California Assembly Approves Landmark Medical Cannabis Bill
Tom Ammiano (D-SF) Congratulations to Tom Ammiano (D-SF), on crossing a major hurdle with AB 2312! AB 2312 would allow “collectives, cooperatives, and other business entities to cultivate, acquire, process, possess, transport,…