Led by Latin America, Debate on Ending Drug War Gains Momentum
Led by Latin America, debate on ending the war on drugs gains momentum while the UN remains closed to change.
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Pat Robertson is for Legalizing Marijuana: What Would Jesus Do?
The Rev. Pat Robertson says America should legalize marijuana. Would Jesus agree?
Why Obama Won’t Oppose Marijuana Legalization in an Election Year
Christian Science Monitor begs Obama to promote criminalization of marijuana users
Richard Branson on C10 Drug Laws: “It’s Just Not The Answer”
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson says harsher penalties for minor drug offences isn’t the way to cut crime or drug usage.
VP Biden Goes to Latin America Amid Drug Debate
Vice President Joe Biden heads to Latin America Sunday amid unprecedented pressure from political and business leaders to talk about something U.S. officials have no interest in debating: decriminalizing drugs.
Pierre Claude Nolin, Conservative Senator, Votes Against Party’s Own C-10 Legislation
Canada's senators burnt the midnight oil Thursday as they wrapped up debate on the Conservatives' controversial crime bill.
Pot Legalization Activists Caught in a ‘Cannabis Conundrum’
About 75 years ago, parliamentarians sounded the alarm over an emerging "menace" — marijuana — that if left unchecked, could have "far-reaching, poisonous and demoralizing effects" on the country's youth, according to debate records.
Legalize Weed, Yes, But the Demon’s in the Details
Marijuana will be legal in Canada one day. It may not be for eons – or at least until the federal Liberals or New Democrats gain power, which could be longer than eons. But it’s inevitable.
Marijuana Could Be the Government’s Best Friend
When the Liberal Party of Canada voted at their biennial convention to legalize and regulate marijuana, some joked that the 77 per cent who backed the non-binding resolution must have inhaled.
Ex-Guv Thinks Regulate Act Could Bring Down Global Pot Prohibition
When backers of the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act turned in 12,000-plus signatures Friday to cure a 2,407 signature shortfall toward qualifying for the November ballot, a special guest was on hand: Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico.
