Dispensary Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison
The former owner of half a dozen L.A.-area medical marijuana dispensaries was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for conspiring to sell the drug, officials said.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Study of Studies: Drug Prohibition Key Source of Violence and Crime
CANNABIS CULTURE - An extensive study by Canadian researchers has concluded that "tough on crime" prohibition laws proposed by Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party will have no effect on drug supply and may boost rates of violence in the country.
Move to Legalize Marijuana in California Sparks Fears About Drop in Prices
A proposal to put the legalization of marijuana in California to a vote this November is causing some growers of the plant in the state to worry about a sharp drop in the value of their crop if the measure succeeds.
No High Times on The Hill
Despite surveys showing a majority of Canadians approve legalizing possession of small amounts of pot, the law isn’t changing any time soon.
Half of New York Voters Support Medical Marijuana
A new poll reports half of New York voters support legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
MS Patient Gets 5 Years for Growing Medical Marijuana
John Wilson, a New Jersey man with multiple sclerosis, was given five years in prison for growing cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Drug Cops Kill Two in Two Days in Drug Raids
At least two US citizens were killed in their own homes by American police enforcing the war on drugs in a 48-hour period late last week.
Dutch Coffeeshops ‘On Strike’ on Election Day
Dutch "coffee shops" will go on strike during parliamentary elections to encourage pot smokers to get out and vote for parties that support cannabis freedoms.
Killings Cast Pall on Mexico Drug Plan
The gangland-style murders of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate in this border city have confirmed for many people what residents here already knew: President Felipe Calderón's strategy of sending in the troops to corral drug gangs has failed.
Craig X Headed For Jail Despite Dropped Charges
The Temple 420 Pastor and former candidate for mayor is being sent to jail for "violating probation" despite permission from the trial judge and the probation department to operate a medical marijuana clinic.
