The $100,000 Challenge from Rick Steves and Justin Hartfield
Rick Steves and Justin Hartfield, are taking it upon themselves to increase resources to both reform cannabis laws and help victims of prohibition.
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Youth Drug Use on Decline, Most Media Fail to Notice
I think it's a significant "fail" that most major media did not note that, given the importance place that youth drug use naturally holds in these concerns.
Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates on Marijuana
One of the highest profile elections is the Virginia gubernatorial race. Things are beginning to heat up before the two month stretch before the election.
John McCain Ready for Legalization?!?
According to Talking Points Memo, Sen. John McCain made some comments Thursday that some may find surprising:
Federal Official: Pot Farmers Didn't Start Yosemite Fire
While a hunter apparently did start the Yosemite fire, there's absolutely no evidence that "illegal marijuana farmers" had anything to do with it...
Support for Marijuana Legalization Blooming in the South
It is said that the South will be the last region to take up marijuana legalization, but it is becoming evident the southern states won’t be left behind.
California Sentencing Reform Bill to Go to Governor
California sees about 10,000 drug possession cases each year. That figure does not include marijuana, decriminalized under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
25 Years Ago: Judge Ruled Cannabis Should Be Reclassified
Friday marks the 25-year anniversary of a ruling which determined that cannabis possesses accepted medical utility and ought to be reclassified.
Chronicle Book Review: "Our Lost Border" and "The Fight to Save Juarez"
Neither of these books even pretends to be an anti-prohibitionist manifesto. They both help us achieve a richer understanding of what is going on.
More Failings of the Government's Drug Policies
Last week brought us two more prime examples of where our national drug policies are failing. First, a recent UCSF study found that cocaine...
North Carolina Legislature Overrides Drug Testing Bill Veto
North Carolina's Republican Gov. Pat McCrory last month vetoed a welfare drug testing bill, saying it was "not a smart way to combat drug abuse."
Federal Report Shows Prohibition Failed to Accomplish Goals
The annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health released Wednesday shows marijuana prohibition has failed to accomplish its goals.
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Activist Targeted And Beaten By DEA Agents Faces Charges
Jose Gutierrez was targeted and beaten by agents, now faces charges of assault on a federal officer, apparently for hitting DEA agents' fists with his face.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.04)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 4, 2013:
Billboard At Denver Broncos Stadium Calls On NFL to Stop Punishing Players For Marijuana
A billboard calling on the NFL to stop punishing players for using marijuana was posted, one day before the Denver Broncos host the first game of the year.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.09.04)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 4, 2013.
Marijuana Growers Struggle To Correctly Label Their Product
Under the new law in Colorado allowing recreational use of marijuana, all marijuana products must be labeled according to their potency.
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Policy Mic: This Should Be Obama's Next Step To Legalization
Jessie Bullock points out a valid plan for Obama to secure the legal marijuana industry without running afoul of the treaties that lock in the drug war.