Indonesia Executes 6 for Drug Offenses, Sets Off Diplomatic Storm
Indonesia has executed six people -- including five foreign nationals -- for drug offenses, setting off a diplomatic storm.
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How John F. Kennedy Smoked Medical Marijuana in Office
"Suppose the Russians did something now," JFK reportedly said after smoking three joints at the White House to relieve pain.
Good Election News for the World’s First Country to Legalize Marijuana
Uruguay's groundbreaking marijuana law appears safe after the ruling Broad Front retained the presidency in Sunday's elections.
All The Progress Made On Marijuana Legalization Could Vanish With A New President
The movement to end marijuana prohibition has made significant progress recently, but it could all be undone when the next president takes office in 2017.
Is Hillary Clinton Ready For Marijuana’s 2016 Push?
When Hillary Clinton graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 -- where the future first lady and Secretary of State says she did not try marijuana -- only 12% of Americans wanted to legalize the drug.
Bill Clinton Says States Should Experiment With Medical Marijuana
Former president Bill Clinton spoke out in favor of letting states decide whether or not to legalize marijuana, pointing to "a lot of evidence" showing that medical marijuana can help patients with a wide range of symptoms.
Mexico May Follow U.S. On Marijuana Legalization
The president of Mexico dubbed the drug war "failed policy," and hinted strongly that Mexico, the source of most of America's illegal drugs, could follow the U.S.'s lead on marijuana legalization.
Martin Sheen Reprises His “West Wing” Role—for a Sentencing Reform PSA
On Tuesday, Brave New Films released a new PSA calling on Congress to pass the Smarter Sentencing Act.
Uruguay’s Mujica, Wife in Diplomatic Spat with INCB
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica has certainly gotten attention on the world stage since his country legalized marijuana commerce last week, and not all of it has been favorable.
President Obama, Pardon Both the Turkey and Drug War Prisoners for the Holidays
Tomorrow (Nov 27) President Obama will continue the recent Thanksgiving tradition of presidents pardoning a turkey.
