ATF’s Fast and Furious Seems Colored With Shades of Iran/Contra Scandal
The Congressional inquiry into the ATF's Fast and Furious gun scheme is raising the specter of spooks in the soup.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
GMO Hemp Monopolies and California’s SB 676
This critical analysis of the California state senate bill SB 676, The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act, raises several red flags and concludes that the bill could lead to a hemp monopoly by "established agricultural institutions" like Monsanto.
‘Fast and Furious’ Gun Program Draws Hill Demand for Documents
In a demand for fast - if not furious - action, Congressional investigators have given the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration just one week to produce documents to aid their investigation of a controversial gun-purchasing operation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
If You Think Supporting Marijuana Legalization Is Political Suicide, You’re Wrong
One of the most deeply imbedded ideas in our political culture is the notion that the public supports harsh drug laws and will punish politicians who deviate from the tough-on-drugs script. Unfortunately, that's precisely why a lot of good ideas never make it out of the conference room. It goes something like this:
Seattle Approves Medical Marijuana Regulations
The City Council voted on Monday to establish a municipal licensing and regulation system for medical marijuana distribution in Seattle under a new Washington state law that takes effect later this week.
Cannabis Kultusz: Hungary’s Marijuana Magazine
CANNABIS CULTURE - Cannabis Culture talks pot politics and publishing with the editors of Hungarian marijuana magazine Cannabis Kultusz.
Pennsylvania Man Gets Life Sentence for Drugs
A man accused of masterminding a five-county drug ring in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Future of Medical Marijuana in Israel up for Gov’t Debate
Government expected to decide on establishing a state agency which will be responsible for authorizing, processing requests for medical cannabis.
Tough New Cannabis Laws for Western Australia
Tough new penalties for possessing and growing cannabis or selling smoking implements come into force in Western Australia on August 1.
New Medical Pot Dispensary Opens in Yaletown
Vancouver’s trendy Yaletown neighborhood saw its first dispensary for medical marijuana opened on July 14, as medical cannabis advocates claim that Health Canada is implementing “drastic plans” to restrict access across Canada.
