As the UN Marks Global Anti-Drug Day, Civil Society Fights Back
On the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse, activists in 150 cities worldwide are saying prohibition is the problem, not the solution.
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Like Jesus? Legalize Drugs
What would Jesus do? Legalize drugs.
Why It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
After decades of wasted resources, clogged courtrooms and a shift in public perception, let’s end the war on weed
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Medical Marijuana Laws Don’t Lead to Increased Use By Teens: Large U.S. Study
Passing a medical marijuana law does not lead to increased use of the drug by teenagers in that jurisdiction, concludes a new study that looked at self-reported use of pot among more than one million adolescents from 48 U.S. states from 1991 to 2014.
Colorado Supreme Court Rules Employers Can Fire Medical Marijuana Patients for Off-the-Job Use
Medical marijuana is legal in Colorado. Even just plain pot is legal there, but you can still lose your job for using it. And Colorado's not alone.
Tennessee Hemp Farmers Start Planting Highly Regulated Seeds
Farmers in Tennessee have started receiving highly regulated hemp seeds to produce the state's first legal harvest of the crop in more than 70 years.
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Republican Attitudes Are Shifting On Marijuana – Despite Chris Christie’s Vow
The New Jersey governor takes a hardline stance against cannabis, while Rand Paul supports weed legislation and other GOP candidates prioritise states’ rights
Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Louisiana's medical marijuana legislation is headed to Governor Bobby Jindal's desk, and the governor is expected to sign it.
Pot Legalization Could Bring A Million Jobs to California
As if justice, elemental fairness, and tax revenues weren't enough reasons to legalize marijuana...
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Jury Sends Message to Cops, Go Find Real Criminals, Acquits Man on Felony Pot Charges
A not guilty verdict in Nevada sends a powerful message.
