The Catholic Church’s Surprisingly Central Role in the Idiotic Idea of Drug Prohibition
What does St. Teresa de Avila have to do with the origins of drug prohibition? More than you might imagine.
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Saskatoon Marijuana Lounge Closed, Owner Offers Free Pot
A Saskatoon-area marijuana lounge has shuttered its doors, but its owner says the closure won’t stop him from pushing for legalization, even if accomplishing that goal means giving it away himself.
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New Charges Laid In Surrey’s Ongoing Drug War
The bloody drug turf war playing out on the streets of Surrey and Delta has resulted in fresh arrests and dozens of charges, police announced Tuesday.
B.C. College of Physicians Warned New Rules For Medicinal Marijuana Could Spark Legal Challenge
Two Vancouver lawyers who specialize in marijuana have warned that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. may have put itself at risk of litigation when on May 5 it revised how doctors should counsel patients on medicinal cannabis.
Utah Governor Open to Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday that he would be open to legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, provided the science shows it can benefit patients and tight regulations can be put in place to control distribution.
How the Drug War Killed 2 Mississippi Cops
When you enforce drug prohibition like we do, in a country awash in guns and riven by racial inequities, sometimes it goes bad. This time two police officers died; mostly, it's civilians.
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“You Can’t Trust Anybody”: The Mexicans Caught Up In The Drug War Just South Of Texas
Cartel violence in Tamaulipas state has claimed 254 lives in the first three months of this year, but has largely gone unreported in the press
Medical Cannabis Bill Passes First Hurdle In Nebraska Senate
Nebraska’s "Medical Cannabis Act" would allow patients to register for marijuana ID cards.
Medical Marijuana 420 Clinic Opens in Calgary
Alberta’s first medical clinic solely dedicated to providing access to medical marijuana officially opened Wednesday in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood.
Massachusetts Town Says It Will Stop Arresting Drug Addicts, Get Them Medical Help Instead
Gloucester's police chief said they can't reduce illegal drug supply, but they can reduce demand.
