Harper’s Senate Power Move
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named five new senators, giving the Tories control in both houses of Parliament and greater sway over the legislative agenda.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Bid to Legalize Marijuana in California Takes Key Step
Supporters gather what is likely to be enough signatures to put their measure on the state ballot in November.
A Hempy 150th to Anton Chekhov
CANNABIS CULTURE - This January 29 marks the 150th birthday of Russian writer Anton Chekhov, and productions of the author's work are planned around the world.
Drug-War Journalists in Danger
They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Yet, south of the border, it's not faring well against automatic weapons.
Gold Medal Medical Marijuana
CANNABIS CULTURE - The Vancouver Cannabis Dispensary is ready for the Olympics, planning for their second location and selling medicine across Canada by mail-order.
Latin America Rejects Old US Approach in Drug War
As an increasingly violent and costly drugs war clogs up prisons with small-time users, some Latin American countries are abandoning hardline U.S. policies on consumption to intensify the fight against major traffickers.
Medical Marijuana Lab Raided, Ordered to Turn Over Customer Records
A lab that tests medical marijuana for dispensaries and patients said Thursday it was raided by federal drug agents and ordered to turn over patient records.
Will Pot Go Corporate and Spoil It for Everybody?
Free-market libertarians and social justice progressives have made common cause on decriminalization, but what happens after that is an open question.
Drug Issue Chases Gold-Medal Snowboarder
Canadian Olympic gold medalist turned Liberal politician says marijuana prohibition doesn't work.
The Forfeiture Racket
Police and prosecutors busting 'drug dealers' in the United States won't give up their license to steal.
