Video: The House I Live In
Eugene Jarecki's new documentary 'The House I Live In' is about the not-so-silent war at home, the war on drugs. Here's the trailer for this Oct film...
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Latino and Black Law Enforcement Groups Endorse Colorado Marijuana Initiative
Two national law enforcement organizations representing black and Latino police officers officially support Amendment 64 to legalize marijuana in Colorado.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Protest Obama's Broken Promises
Protests took place all over the nation as medical marijuana patients and advocates demanded that President Obama keep his promises to respect state law.
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America’s Destructive War On Marijuana: A Drug Dealer Protects His Turf
The front line in the war on marijuana is Colorado, where the federal government has interfered with its system of state-regulated medical-marijuana...
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Raids Shut Down Big Medical Marijuana Suppliers in Oregon
Federal authorities raided and shut down two of the Oregon's best-known medical marijuana suppliers, High Hopes Farm and Ontario Marijuana Cooperative.
Romney Campaign Uses Raids to Swing CO Voters, Insults Everyone's Intelligence
The Romney campaign has finally stooped low enough to try to trick the medical marijuana community into voting Romney into office.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 19, 2012.
It's Time to Legalize Cannabis
Hey Kids, what time is it? It's Time to Legalize Cannabis! Reason's Mike Riggs does a succinct interview with David Bronner, of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps.
Chronicle Video Review: Lynching Charlie Lynch
Lynching Charlie Lynch is a film about a nation that somehow thinks it's justifiable to persecute people for growing plants for others.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.18)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2012.
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“Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent,” Says MA Police Chief
Mike Riggs at Reason has fun shredding Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis' recent claim that illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism.
Bolivia, Venezuela Reject U.S. Drug Criticism
That marks the fourth year in a row the US has singled out Bolivia and Venezuela, which are left-leaning regional allies highly critical of US...
Massachusetts Crime Lab Scandal Endangers 34,000 Drug Cases
Some 34,000 eastern Massachusetts drug cases could go up in smoke in the wake of a still unfolding scandal around a state crime lab analyst ...
Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds
GAO release a report stating the swelling of federal prisons is largely attributable to drug prisoners and longer sentences for them.
Amendment 64: Three Key Arguments Deleted from CO Voter Book
Colorado's Amendment 64 backers have filled a lawsuit in response to legislative council's deletion of key arguments for A64 in the Colorado's voter guide.
ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case
The ACLU is challenging a federal appeals court ruling that it is legal for the DEA and other agencies to use cell phone tracking without a warrant.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 12, 2012.
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Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?
In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt against federal law?