Why Are Law Enforcement Officials Making More Marijuana Arrests Than Ever?
This uptick in arrests comes even though pot remains widely used, available, and perceived of as safe by most Americans.
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The Required White House Response on Marijuana
When the White House issued a statement last night saying that marijuana should remain illegal — responding to our pro-legalization editorial series — officials there weren’t just expressing an opinion.
New York Times: End Federal Marijuana Prohibition
CANNABIS CULTURE - What is arguably the most influential and respected newspaper in the United States is ready to free the weed. In a Sunday editorial, the New York Times called forthrightly for the end of federal marijuana prohibition.
Repeal Prohibition, Again
It took 13 years for the United States to come to its senses and end Prohibition, 13 years in which people kept drinking, otherwise law-abiding citizens became criminals and crime syndicates arose and flourished.
Colorado’s Marijuana Tourists Are Abandoning Leftover Buds in Rental Cars at the Airport
Pot is not allowed in the airport, or across state lines.
New York Nine Year Old Girl With Dravet Syndrome Dies Without Medical Marijuana
Drug reform advocates across New York state are demanding emergency access to medical marijuana for critically ill patients after a 9-year-old girl who suffered from debilitating seizures died last week due to complications with her disorder.
DC Decriminalizes Marijuana Despite Congress’ Attempts to Block the New Law
Now, the nation's capitol will treat possession of the herb like a parking ticket, with a fee.
White House Weighs in on DC Marijuana Reform Battle
The city of Washington, DC, is a marijuana policy hothouse these days.
Jamaica Will Decriminalize Marijuana Possession
Jamaica will decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, the government announced today. It will also allow possession for some medical and scientific purposes. And it will allow possession for religious purposes.
Colorado AG Backs Company’s Firing Of Medical-Marijuana Patient
The state attorney general’s office says Coloradans do not have a right to use marijuana off-the-job, siding with a satellite television company in its firing of a medical-marijuana patient.
