Marc Emery is known around the world as the "Prince of Pot". The USA is extraditing and imprisoning this Canadian activist because he successfully funded the global marijuana movement over the last decade. FREE MARC EMERY! Share this website everywhere! www.NoExtradition.net full story
Marijuana chemicals may benefit patients suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. full story
A federal bill that would impose mandatory jail time for serious drug crimes would increase the workload of the parole system, and the government intends to inject more than $100 million over five years to ease the burden, according to the commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada. full story
Irvin Rosenfeld will set a world record for weed consumption while lighting up his 115,000th joint. full story
Marc Emery, self-proclaimed Prince of Pot and marijuana activist, was released from jail temporarily yesterday as he awaits his extradition to the United States. full story
Sacked government drugs adviser Prof David Nutt has called for a Royal Commission to investigate whether cannabis should be decriminalised. full story
If Ex-Governor Gary Johnson was president, the first thing he would do about drug policy is "legalize marijuana". full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Founder of the Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy speaks to the Canadian Senate about the dangers of Bill C-15 and mandatory minimum sentences. full story
Mexican women increasingly become active members or victims of drug cartels. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The rumors are true! Marc will be temporarily released on bail as he awaits extradition to the US to serve an expected 5-year prison term. full story
CC News & Feature Articles
CANNABIS CULTURE - Founder of the Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy speaks to the Canadian Senate about the dangers of Bill C-15 and mandatory minimum sentences. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The rumors are true! Marc will be temporarily released on bail as he awaits extradition to the US to serve an expected 5-year prison term. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Pakistan is not anyone’s idea of a sun, sand and sea holiday, but it certainly is an adventure. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The legendary Cheech and Chong appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, and Chong was wearing a 'Free Marc Emery' t-shirt! full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc reads a letter written for an author friend about books, politics, and more in this episode of the Prison Potcast. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Ganja Guru Ed Rosenthal on turning your leftovers into smokables. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Former Seattle police chief and LEAP activist Dr. Norm Stamper's Australian tour has been helping to reinvigorate the country's debate on drug law reform. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc discusses the history of his continuing conflict with Canadian and US authorities in Episode #7 of the Prison Potcast. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The Pot-TV Network's classic video library is back! Subscribe to the Pot-TV YouTube Channel to watch new and old videos added daily. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Supporters of Marc Emery showed up at their member of parliaments' offices last weekend to protest the pot activist's extradition to the United States for selling seeds. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc Emery discusses war and sacrifice in this gripping Remembrance Day Episode of the Prison Potcast. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc discusses the possibility of being released on bail before he is extradited to the United States in Episode #5 of the Prison Potcast. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - The fallout continues after the UK's top drug adviser, David Nutt, was fired for claiming cannabis and ecstasy are safer than alcohol and tobacco, with several resignations, increasing criticism of the government, and the possible collapse of the country's advisory council on drugs. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc Emery supporters Canada-wide will be joining together at their local Member of Parliament's offices on Saturday, November 7th, at 2:00pm to demand freedom for the imprisoned activist. full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Ganja Guru Ed Rosenthal on how to store your finished buds to preserve them for long periods. full story
CC Blogs
Kirk Tousaw 9 hours 33 min ago Again, the RCMP are issuing warning without actually having any facts.
David Malmo-Levine 23 hours 53 min ago Jail’s brutality begins with a vibe similar to after-school detention. Slowly you feel your life slipping away – tick tock, tick tock – as a mind-numbing boredom sets in.
Ed Rosenthal 1 day 3 hours ago Would you like to be the judge? Would you like it to be your responsibility to decide peoples’ fates? Should they live or die? Should they be free or imprisoned?
Loretta Nall 2 days 9 hours ago I was in New Mexico for most of last week for the Drug Policy Alliance conference.
Jeremiah Vandermeer 3 days 10 hours ago I had a weird feeling of Drug War déjà vu when I read this story from the Calgary Times about a new drug called 'doda'.
Breaking News
Nov 20 2009 Tobacco-related health costs: $800; booze-related health costs: $165; pot-related health costs: $20 - any questions?
Nov 20 2009 A new law eliminating mandatory minimum drug sentences in Rhode Island has taken effect without the governor's signature.
Nov 20 2009 RCMP and Canadian Border Security Agency officials have seized thousands of doses of incoming prescription pharmaceuticals bought over the Internet that are at best counterfeits and at worst dangerous or deadly.
Nov 19 2009 Despite a sophisticated filtration system, it was the smell that smoked out the marijuana-growing operation located just 25 feet from the Los Angeles Police Department's Topanga station in Canoga Park.
Nov 18 2009 As respected medical journals join the fray, a debate is starting to rage over therapeutic use of hallucinogenic drugs to treat mental illnesses.
Nov 18 2009 Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has denied smoking cannabis at a party, after allegations appeared in British tabloid the Daily Mirror.
Nov 18 2009 Drug policy reform enters a new era of hard work - The International Drug Policy Reform Conference in New Mexico.
Nov 18 2009 A man and woman who reported that five armed robbers stole their marijuana are now facing charges themselves.
Nov 18 2009 Momentum is growing in Wisconsin for legalizing so-called "medical marijuana.
Nov 17 2009 Two medical marijuana groups are threatening to sue the city of Los Angeles if the City Council passes an ordinance that bans the sale of medical marijuana. Two council committees are meeting today to try to finish drafting an ordinance that contains the controversial provision.
No Extradition for Marc Emery
Marc Emery is known around the world as the "Prince of Pot". The USA is extraditing and imprisoning this Canadian activist because he successfully funded the global marijuana movement over the last decade. FREE MARC EMERY! Share this website everywhere! www.NoExtradition.net full story
CANNABIS CULTURE - Controversial drug bill C-15, which includes mandatory minimum jail sentences for small amounts of marijuana, passed the Canadian House of Commons with the support of both Liberal and Conservative parties. The bill now moves to the Senate for a final vote. full story
CC's Recommended Websites
Jun 26 2009 Excellent blog run by a Boston legalization activist - lots of videos, current marijuana news, and info on the Boston Freedom Rally.
Apr 1 2009 A collection of studies about marijuana, including numerous medical research references about the various ailments and diseases treated and prevented by cannabis.
Aug 22 2008 The Drug Truth Network (DTN) is a media production organization, based at KPFT Radio Houston, dedicated to exposing the fraud, misdirection, and wastefulness of the "war on drugs."
Aug 22 2008 Dedicated to the nonviolent prisoners of the US Drug War, to their families, and to all who work for their freedom and to restore respect for all Human Rights.
Aug 22 2008 The Safety First Website provides resources for parents, educators and students who are interested in reality-based approaches to drug education that stress the health, safety and well-being of young people.
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