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Bill Murray's Thoughtful AMA: The War on Drugs Is a Failure
Opposing Views covers Bill Murray's Ask Me Anything on Reddit, in which he states that the war on drugs is a failure.
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President Obama: Marijuana Less Dangerous Than Alcohol; Legalization in WA and CO “Important”
In a profile published online over the weekend in New Yorker magazine, President Barack Obama continued his softening towards marijuana legalization...
Christianity and Cannabis: Is it Immoral?
I have always been interested in how drugs, specifically cannabis, have been viewed through the lens of religious reconciliation.
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The Undergreen Railroad: Helping Patients Relocate for Cannabis Access
Ladybud profiles The Undergreen Railroad, a new organization forming in response to a need that is becoming more and more common: help in relocating cannabis...
Stoner App Review: Weed Laws
Weed Laws, an Android app, provides a listing of all 50 states, DC, “USA Federal”, and even Mexico that allows you to click on each and see what the deal is. It breaks down the level of offense and what you will face as a penalty for buying, possessing, growing, distributing, etc.
The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013
With apologies in advance for all those important stories that didn't make it, here is Drug War Chronicle top ten 2013 global drug policy-related stories:
What’s in a Name? Ask the Denver Post
The Denver Post recently launched its cannabis blog The Cannabist, a sleek, clean, stream-lined site to reliably cover the weed industry. Sound familiar?
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New Mexico Gov Martinez Opposes State Legalizing Marijuana
Although New Mexico state Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino wants to introduce a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in NM similar to...
Alberto Willmore: Arrested by NYPD for Smoking
A story broke earlier this month about a New York City school teacher named Alberto Willmore arrested for smoking weed. The only problem? Willmore was...
Banking Regulations Will Mean Better Service for Cannabis Patients and (Now) Customers
Last week, a banking meeting took place in Washington DC regarding regulations that currently exist that make it difficult for medical marijuana business to have normal access to banking functions.
The Season of Giving Abounds in the Cannabis Community
As opinions change about cannabis and its use, the cannabis community is becoming more visible and accepted as a valuable part of society as a whole.
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Beginning of The End: The Top 10 Drug Policy Stories of 2013
Tony Newman recounts the top 10 drug policy stories of 2013, stating that this year will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the drug war.
Man Brings Marijuana into The Pentagon, Faces Harsher Penalty Than For Weapon
Just when we think we are turning a positive corner in the misconception of cannabis users, we get stories like this one out of the Pentagon that make us all do a collective facepalm.
This Incredible Video Shows How Cannabis Really DOES Help Cerebral Palsy
Add this video to the long line of evidence that marijuana does have medical value and does help people in need. Jacqueline Patterson, a cerebral palsy...
Jose Mujica, 2016! His Vision for Cannabis in Uruguay
Ok, let's start a petition to allow Uruguayan nationals to become president. Actually, can we just kidnap Jose Mujica and get him on deck for 2016?
UN Drug Policy Divisions Aired
A UN document reveals fundamental splits among nations as the international organization prepares for the General Assembly Special Session on drugs in 2016.
Sorry Denverites, You Can’t Smoke Weed on the Patio
After playing a gig at a bar with my funk band here in Denver, Colorado, I stepped out onto the patio with some friends and band mates to enjoy some post-show herb.
Denver Dispensary Raid By DEA and IRS Didn't Faze Me
When I applied to work in a dispensary I assumed that a certain amount of risk was involved. At least a dozen dispensaries were raided last week in Denver.