NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Calls for Marijuana Law Reform
In his State of the State address Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) called on the legislature to reform the state's marijuana laws.
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NORMLIZE CONGRESS: Marijuana Law Reform Heating Up in 2013
NORMLIZE CONGRESS: In 2013, State and federal legislatures are looking at one of the busiest legislative sessions in recent memory for marijuana reformers.
New Bermuda Attorney General Wants Marijuana Law Debate
Newly appointed Bermuda Attorney General Mark Pettingill is calling for a debate about reforming the island nation's marijuana laws. But he has...
Book Review: Smoke Signals by Martin A. Lee
When I first got Smoke Signals to review, I have to admit, I let it sit for a while. I looked at the cover, the length and breadth of the notes...
Michigan Cops Ponder Detroit Marijuana Legalization Vote
Voters in Detroit, Michigan overwhelmingly approved legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults on private property, but police...
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Arizona Marijuana Law Is Constitutional, State Judge Says
An Arizona voter-approved law that decriminalizes the possession and sale of marijuana for medical uses isn’t pre-empted by the federal Controlled Substances Act and therefore isn’t unconstitutional, a state judge said.
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California Marijuana Decriminalization Drops Youth Crime Rate to Record Low: Study
A new study "California Youth Crime Plunges to All-Time Low" shows between 2010 and 2011 CA experienced a drastic 20 percent decrease in juvenile crime.
New Poll: Canadians Want Marijuana Law Reform
A new poll finds that nearly two-thirds of Canadians favor either decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana, while less than one-third favor...
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Argentine Politician Creates Uproar After Tweeting Picture of Pot Plant
An Argentine politician’s political career is at risk after she tweeted a photo of a cannabis plant in her Buenos Aires home. Gabriela Cerruti is...
Study: Those Arrested for Minor Pot Offenses Unlikely to Subsequently Commit Violent Crimes
Arresting and prosecuting low level marijuana offenders in New York City has little or no impact on law enforcement efforts to reduce violent crime...
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Decriminalize Drug Use, Say UK Experts After Six-year Study
Advisors say no serious rise in consumption is likely if possession of small amounts of controlled drugs is allowed.
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Flint, Michigan Police Plan Marijuana Arrests Despite Vote
Flint police and Michigan State Police troopers that patrol the city plan to arrest people for marijuana possession despite a vote on a city ballot proposal to decriminalize marijuana in some cases.
Weedist Women: Diane Fornbacher
Diane Fornbacher has been a cannabis activist for over fifteen years. Her unique combination of warrior spirit, passion and kindness make her a hero to...
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...
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...
British Columbia Public Supports Marijuana Legalization
Support for marijuana legalization in British Columbia has reached a whopping 75%, according to a new Angus Reid poll commissioned by
November 6: An Election to Stop the Drug War
Election Day is almost upon us. Here's what to watch on Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Sentencing and Local Initiatives...
Smoke the Vote: Final Week Election Update
With just one week left until the election, there have been some recent cannabis news to report on, including two new campaign ads and several new polls.