First Videos From Reform Conference in Denver
Some initial videos from last week's conference -- more coming soon. They were shot by the Hungarian Civil Liberties union's Drugreporter team.
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Marijuana NewsLink
Marijuana Acceptance Varies Across Hemisphere
While marijuana acceptance is growing in Latin America as well as here in the US, there it is the leaders that favor legalization while the people oppose.
Cannabis FactsLink
Dan Riffle on CNN: Marijuana is Safer Than Alcohol
In an excellent article on CNN, MPP's Dan Riffle explains that marijuana is safer than alcohol, and describes the folly of cannabis prohibition.
Historic High: 58% of Americans Want Marijuana Legalized
Gallup released new polling data today that shows an overwhelming majority of Americans want marijuana to be legalized.
International Drug Policy Reform Conference This Week
week, the biannual International Drug Policy Reform Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado.
Chronicle Writer/Editor Phillip Smith to Receive Award
Phillip Smith, the longtime writer and editor of Stop the Drug War, is the 2013 recipient of the Brecher Award for Achievement in the Field of Media.
Jerry Brown Vetoes California Defelonization Bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have allowed prosecutors or judges to charge drug possession as a misdemeanor instead of a felony.
ASA Executive Director to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Steph Sherer, Executive Director of ASA will be awarded the Robert C. Randall Award October 26 at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver.
Law & PoliticsLink
Marijuana Mentioned in 1,730 Pieces of Legislation This Year
A great article on Washington Post describes (complete with infographics) the proliferation of marijuana legislation this year
TSA May Allow Medical Marijuana on Flights
Surprisingly, the transportation security administration (TSA) are relaxing their response towards people trying to travel with their medical marijuana.
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States "Cheech-orado" and "Washing-Chong"
Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, Colbert, covered recent marijuana legalization efforts around the country. The bit has
US Supreme Court Rejects Marijuana Reclassification Appeal
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from medical marijuana groups who challenged the DEA decision to maintain marijuana's as a Schedule I drug.
Polls Find Maryland, Florida Ready for Marijuana Reform
Voters in the two states are joining a growing cavalcade of marijuana reform supporters in state polls, some in places where the support seemed unlikely.
Defelonization - The Next Step in Winding Down the Drug War
Efforts are afoot to push a defelonization measure through the Washington legislature next year.
Kentucky House Speaker May Support Medical Marijuana Law
Several media outlets reported that House Speaker Greg Stumbo is now “leaning in favor” of passing a medical marijuana law.
Marijuana Initiatives Coming to Wyoming
In a sign of changing times, at least two separate marijuana initiative campaigns are getting underway in Wyoming, one of the reddest of the red states.
Reps Urge New Direction With New Drug Czar Pick
Members of Congress are calling on Obama to use the naming of a new drug czar as an opportunity to embrace a drug policy based on science, reason, and facts
MPP’s Mason Tvert On “The Dish”
MPP director of communications Mason Tvert recently sat down with Andrew Sullivan at The Dish to discuss the state of marijuana policy.