Ottawa’s Drug Problem: The Penalty Doesn’t Fit the Crime
The federal government has promised to reintroduce its Penalties for Organized Drug Crime Act – a bill that died when the spring election was called.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Putting Politics Before Public Safety
At any given time, there are more than 1,700 Canadian citizens incarcerated around the world.
Too Many Cops?
The crime rate is down but police forces are growing. We’re poorer as a result, but not necessarily any safer.
Scrapping the HST Could be a Boon to Marijuana Legalization Movement
Almost 51 percent of B.C. voters participated in the HST referendum, and 54.73 percent of you voted to oust the HST. Those who were in favour of the divisive tax are bitching mightily about the fact that it's going to cost B.C. taxpayers $2.5 to 3 billion to reinstate the PST.
Three Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in Oregon
Activists in Oregon are serious about legalizing marijuana. There are currently three different marijuana legalization initiative campaigns aimed at the November 2012 ballot underway there and, this year, there are signs the state's fractious marijuana community is going to try to overcome sectarian differences and unify so that the overarching goal -- freeing the weed -- can be attained.
Ex-Mountie Sues Over Medical Pot Raid
A former RCMP officer living with severe multiple sclerosis is suing the Mounties and Health Canada for damages suffered after his former colleagues raided his medical marijuana nursery.
Anita O’Day: Indestructibly Good
CANNABIS CULTURE - The film Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer explores the performer's high times and hard times being imprisoned for marijuana and struggling with heroin addiction.
The Jodie Emery Show: Seattle Hempfest’s 20th Anniversary
CANNABIS CULTURE - For the latest news on Marc Emery, CCHQ, and Canada's cannabis community, watch new episodes of The Jodie Emery Show each week on Cannabis Culture. In this episode: Just back from Seattle Hempfest, Jodie has pictures and video to share along with two gifts from generous friends.
Cannabis Culture News LIVE: Seattle Hempfest 2011
CANNABIS CULTURE - Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE for the latest news and views on pot politics and the marijuana community. In this episode: Seattle Hempfest celebrated its 20th Anniversary and CC was there! We play videos of speeches and performances.
Seattle Hempfest 2011 on Video – Part 3
CANNABIS CULTURE - Great musical acts and a huge 4:20 blow-out were HIGHlights of the 20th Anniversary of the world's largest marijuana and hemp 'protestival', Seattle Hempfest. This is Part 3 of our video collection.
