CNN Reports Changing Attitudes on Marijuana Policy
CNN reports that it’s not just the network’s medical expert Dr. Sanjay Gupta who has come around on marijuana policy reform.
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As Pressure Mounts, Eric Holder Acts on Sentencing Reform
US Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday a comprehensive federal sentencing reform package with a strong emphasis on drug sentencing.
Attorney General Eric Holder Wants Sentencing Reform
We at Weedist have covered a great deal about Eric Holder, and I was quite surprised that he is actually talking about something sensible and decent.
WA Delegation to Feds: Clarity on Marijuana Legalization
Nearly eight months after Washington voters passed a binding cannabis legalization initiative, the federal government is yet to make any public statement.
MMJ Advocates Protest US Attorney General Holder's Speech
As Eric Holder delivered a speech for UC Berkeley law school graduates, a plane flew overhead with a banner in protest of recent actions by the DOJ.
Kal Penn of “Harold & Kumar” Off-base for Defending Obama Attacks in Medical Marijuana States
Last week Kal Penn, who plays Kumar in the “stoner” film franchise Harold & Kumar, spoke to Huffington Post Live about President Obama’s marijuana policies.
US Attorney General to Respond "Relatively Soon" to Cannabis Legalization
US Attorney General Eric Holder told the US Senate that the administration is still formulating its policy in regards to states that legalized marijuana.
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Congressman: Ex-DEA Chiefs 'Arrogant' to Press for Pot Law Nullification
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) on Tuesday blasted 8 former heads of the DEA for pressuring the Obama administration to crack down on laws legalizing the...
More Overreaching Arguments Against Marijuana Legalization by DEA Chiefs and the UN
The International Narcotics Control Board, a UN agency, andeight former DEA administrators came out swinging this week against marijuana legalization in...
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Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable
On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision "soon" on how he'll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. The same day, legislative committees in New Mexico and Hawaii approved bills to decriminalize marijuana possession and Oregon lawmakers introduced a legalization bill. Rhode Island legislators also held a hearing on a bill to legalize and tax marijuana.
Barack Obama, Eric Holder: Replace US Attorney Laura Duffy
Laura Duffy must be replaced with a US Attorney that is willing to work with elected officials and the community, rather than wage war against them.
Oakland Vies for Another Drag in Dispensary Fight
Barred from stopping the shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary, the city of Oakland asked a federal judge to stay proceedings pending its appeal...
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WA Governor Encouraged by Marijuana Talk with Holder
Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, said that his marijuana talk regarding I-502 with Attorney General Eric Holder was a "confidence-builder".
Harborside and the Feds' Failed Medical Marijuana Communications
Harborside is in the news again today. Two weeks ago we noted the premiere (and largest) dispensary had won a battle in state court. Facing threats by...
Alternet: “Will Obama Go After Legal Pot In Washington and Colorado?”
Will Obama Go After Legal Pot In Washington And Colorado? One week ago, US Attorney General Eric Holder cryptically told Bloomberg News that...
Oakland Insists It Can Defend Medical Pot Club
The city of Oakland renewed demands to stay forfeiture proceedings against a local medical marijuana dispensary, as a matter of state's rights. Harborside..
Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearings on Marijuana Policy
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) said that he intends to hold a hearing seeking information about how the Obama administration...
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AG Eric Holder Says Administration Will Announce Marijuana Policy Soon
US Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department will announce “relatively soon” its policy on recently passed state measures legalizing cannabis