Uruguay Takes ‘War On Drugs’ In New Direction: The State as Dealer
Uruguay has long been at the vanguard of social reform in Latin America. Today, it is on the verge of passing into law one of its most radical ideas yet.
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Battle Creek Wal-Mart Worker Fired Over Medical Marijuana Loses Appeal
A federal appeals court says Michigan law doesn’t stop employers from firing people who use medical marijuana.
Massachusetts Police Chiefs Oppose Medical Marijuana
The state's association of police chiefs today said they oppose a state ballot question to legalize medical marijuana.
Why Medical Marijuana Patients Are Protesting at Obama’s Campaign Headquarters Today
When Obama's supporters come to volunteer this evening, they will be greeted by a crowd holding political signs. It's not an Occupy protest or a Republican rally -0 it's a rally in support of medical marijuana access, organized by voters who feel left out of the electoral debate.
Alberta Farmers Cashing in on Hemp Farms
Many Alberta farmers have taken to hemp to round out their crops and some say they're making a tidy profit.
Fix to B.C.’s ‘Drug Problem’ is Easy — Legalize Marijuana
With three western American states mulling legalized marijuana and the Union of B.C. Municipalities set to debate it, a new group wants the province to stop enforcing the federal criminal ban on pot.
North Dakota Supreme Court Won’t Hear Request to Put Medical Marijuana Initiative on Ballot
A medical marijuana initiative will not be on the November ballot, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Military Alcohol Abuse ‘Culture’ Is Now a ‘Crisis,’ Report Finds
Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: troops do it for fun, to ease the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood.
Southern Oregon Medical Marijuana Farm Raided By Federal Drug Agents
Authorities shut down one of Oregon's biggest medical marijuana operations this morning as part of a federal investigation into drug manufacturing and distribution.
How Medical Marijuana Is Giving a Six-Year-Old Boy New Life
Turning to marijuana was a last resort for father Jason David. His young son Jayden suffered from a rare and potentially fatal form of epilepsy, and a dozen prescription medications had failed to provide any relief.
