Congress and Obama Are Too Timid on Marijuana Reform
Even as support for ending marijuana prohibition is building around the country, Congress and the Obama administration remain far too timid about the need for change.
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President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 46 Nonviolent Drug Offenders
President Obama took a major step towards ending the War on Drugs by commuting the sentences of 46 convicted federal prisoners for nonviolent, drug-related crimes, at least eight of whom were serving life sentences.
Streamlined Regulations May Clear Path for More Marijuana Research, Even on Love Potion Number 420
President Obama’s Department of Health and Human Services administration recently announced that research on the medical effects of marijuana using non-federal grant money no longer need to pass a Public Health Service (PHS) review.
Obama Signals Support for Changing Course in Federal War on Medical Marijuana
In an interview that will air for the first time this weekend as part of CNN's latest instalment of its medical marijuana documentary series "WEED 3," President Barack Obama signals support for medical marijuana and for rolling back the federal government's war on drugs.
Obama’s Real Talk: Pot ‘Shouldn’t Be Young People’s Biggest Priority’
President Barack Obama wants young Americans to reconsider their political priorities.
The President’s Budget: Drug War on Cruise Control
The president's Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal is out, and when it comes to the war on drugs, Obama is pretty much staying the course.
Obama Budget Would Let D.C. Proceed With Pot Legalization, Sales
President Obama’s $4 trillion budget plan would allow the District to spend its own tax dollars to legalize and regulate marijuana by rolling back restrictions put in place by Republican lawmakers last year.
Rider Aimed At Stopping Marijuana Legalization In Washington, D.C., Reflects Prohibitionist Weakness
The omnibus spending bill that Congress is expected to approve this week includes a rider aimed at blocking marijuana legalization in Washington, D.C.
Obama Supports Washington D.C. Marijuana Legalization But Will Block Reforms Anyway
CANNABIS CULTURE - U.S. President Barack Obama supports legalizing marijuana in Washington D.C. but will sign a government bill blocking it anyway, according to a White House spokesman.
Obama, Between Two Potheads
CANNABIS CULTURE - During his come-from-way-behind historic presidental run in 2008, Our First Black President had in his corner none other than actor Kal Penn. Most known to CC's readers as Kumar from the wildly popular Harold and Kumar movies.
