Drug Czar Doesn’t Want to be Drug Czar Anymore
It's hard to imagine a worse job than defending the drug war every single day, and it looks as though Gil Kerlikowske has had about all he can take.
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Canadian Government Will Appeal Court Ruling Striking Down Marijuana Laws
CANNABIS CULTURE - The Government of Canada will appeal an Ontario court's ruling that struck down the country's marijuana laws as unconstitutional.
As Smoke Clears, Tories, Liberals React to Pot Ruling
A day after an Ontario court stayed charges of growing and possessing marijuana against him, Matthew Mernagh wasted no time exercising his newly acquired freedom to consume medicinal cannabis, setting some seeds germinating in a paper towel and paying a visit to Vapour Central in downtown Toronto.
Pot Ruling Expected to Face Federal Appeal
Marijuana will be legal to possess and produce in Canada after 90 days if the ruling is not challenged.
Germany Plans to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The German health ministry has announced plans to legalize medical use of marijuana, prompting praise from advocates for patients with chronic pain and terminal illnesses.
BC NDP Leadership Candidate Dana Larsen Endorses John Horgan as Second Ballot Choice
CANNABIS CULTURE - BC NDP leadership candidate Dana Larsen announced on Friday that he is calling upon his supporters to put John Horgan as their second ballot choice.
Obama Announces 4/20 Gathering on Facebook
If one thing ought to be undeniably clear by now, it's that the President just loves being lobbied for marijuana legalization.
Synthetic Drugs Under US Senate Investigation
A dozen midshipmen have been kicked out of the US Naval Academy for using the synthetic marijuana known as “spice” or "K2." More than 150 Navy sailors have also been accused of using the drug, which is banned in the military. Now, a US Senate hearing is investigating the growing use of “spice” and the fake cocaine known as “bath salts.”
Montana Senate Endorses Repeal of Medical Marijuana Law
The Senate voted 29-21 on Thursday to repeal Montana's medical marijuana law after an emotionally charged debate marked by angry political finger-pointing by senators from both sides.
Corky Evans Praises Dana Larsen for Entering NDP Leadership Race
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen has been written off by many pundits as a no-hope provincial New Democrat leadership candidate. In fact, a few months ago, ex-MLA Corky Evans told Mr. Larsen he might be humiliated or even damaged by entering the race to succeed Carole James. But Mr. Evans has now stated, "I was so wrong that I am embarrassed to remember I said it."
