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CNN: 2012 Cost of Failed War on Drugs Through September
The utter failure that is the war on drugs has reached a combined $30 billion so far this year and 1.2 million Americans have been arrested for drug...
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Forbes: Credit Card Processors Discriminate Against Medical Marijuana
Legal in 17 States and the District of Columbia, medical marijuana dispensaries are not recognized as legal operations under federal law and are under siege
Federal Sentencing of Legally Compliant Medical Marijuana Providers Highlights Harmful Obama Policy
Justice Department uses prosecutorial discretion to seek decades in prison for legal Michigan medical marijuana cultivators.
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Chemist Annie Dookhan Faked Drug Test Results, Could Unravel Thousands Of Convictions
A Massachusetts chemist, Annie Dookhan, who tested more than 60,000 drug samples submitted in the cases of about 34,000 defendants over nine years has admitted to faking drug sample results, according to a police report.
Chief Greenbud: His New Release and Weed
Chief Greenbud has been described as "Cheech and Chong" meets "Jimmy Buffett", and he is a crowd favorite wherever he performs.
Latin Americans at UN Seek Drug Policy Debate
Wednesday's UN General Assembly session saw three Latin American heads of state call on it to promote debate on alternatives to the war on drugs.
CNN Video, Rep Barney Frank: Marijuana Law a 'Great Hypocrisy'
Rep Barney Frank (D-MA) talks to CNN's Erin Burnett on his support for marijuana reform in this 3 minute segment from September 26, 2012.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 26, 2012.
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Regulate Marijuana to Improve Public Safety, Yes on Amendment 64
There are lots of reasons to vote for Amendment 64. Take it from three law enforcers who have seen the harms and ineffectiveness of our current marijuana...
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Lady Gaga Is A “Slut,” Says Staten Island Borough President
Staten Island borough president James Molinaro is riled up about Lady Gaga and calls her a "slut" while speaking at an anti-drug initiative.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.25)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 25, 2012.
Video: Anti-Amendment 64 'Smart Colorado' Founders' Checkered Past
In this video, the Young Turks expose Mel and Betty Sembler's checkered past and their likely motivations for bankrolling Smart Colorado to fight cannabis.
Baltimore Man Swallows Drugs During Arrest, Dies
A Baltimore man died Friday night after allegedly swallowing drugs as police attempted to arrest him and is 47th person to die in US domestic drug law...
Marijuana Decriminalization Gets Conservative Support in Indiana
Marijuana reform is a hot topic of conversation in state legislatures around the US. You can now add Indiana to the list of states where it's heating up...
Drug Czar Ignores Failure of Marijuana Prohibition to Curb Use
Federal officials released the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ignoring the realities of marijuana use and failed policies in the U.S.
Measure 80 Debate: Nancy Reagan Would be Proud
The arguments presented against Measure 80 were the same old "Just Say No" rhetoric that has brainwashed this country since Nixon started the War on Drugs.
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If I-502 Passes in WA, How Will Federal Government Respond?
How would the federal government respond if Washington voters pass I-502 and legalize recreational marijuana sales. A big legal fight in federal court?
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Seattle Times Editorial Board: Approve I-502, It’s Time to Legalize
Marijuana prohibition does not work. The better policy is to legalize it, license it, regulate it and tax it. Washington State, approve I-502 this November.