New Conservative Drug Legislation Includes Harsh Penalties For Pot
The Conservative Party of Canada has proposed draconian new drug legislation that includes mandatory prison sentences for non-violent offenders.
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How to Get Tough on Gang Violence? Legalize Drugs
Gangsters murdering each other in public. Innocent bystanders gunned down. The police demanding more power and money. The government responding with tougher laws. Yes, it's 1997 all over again.
Will Legalizing Pot Save California from its Cash Crunch?
A new bill could make make marijuana California's newest cash crop.
Justice Department Will Stop Medical Marijuana Raids, Attorney General Says
In a little-noticed remark Wednesday, Obama Attorney General Eric Holder said that the Justice Department will no longer raid medical marijuana dispensaries established under state laws but technically prohibited by the federal government.
California Lawmaker Introduces Pot Legalization Bill
If California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has his way, the Golden State might become known as the Green State to pot smokers around the country. During a press conference Monday morning in San Francisco, Ammiano introduced "The Marijuana Control, regulation and education act." The far-reaching bill would go well beyond decriminalization of marijuana to actually legalize the cultivation, sale, purchase and possession of the plant.
NORML Canada Presents ‘The National Resolution for the Legalization of Marijuana’ Tour
Students, faculty, media, politicians, activists and interested public across Canada are joining Marc-Boris St-Maurice, Executive Director of NORML Canada as he embarks on a national fact-finding tour to introduce "The National Resolution for the Legalization of Marijuana".
Will Obama Legalize It?
Election Day 2008 marked the end of an error. For the cannabis community, change couldn’t come soon enough
Ducking Drug War Questions at Change.gov
Obama’s transition team responded to the second round of Change.gov questions on Friday, proving yet again that they’d sooner defeat the purpose of the site than actually discuss drug policy.
America Begins to Ease Up on Marijuana Smokers
As more and more American legislators adopt progressive drug policies, Canadian activists work for similar reforms.
El Paso’s City Council Debates on Drug Legalization
Council votes unanimously for resolution calling for drug law reforms, mayor immediately vetoes
