Sexism in the Drug War
We examine the reasons behind the rise of the fastest growing prison population in the US.
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Houston Police Chief Calls Drug War A ‘Miserable’ Failure, Says Feds Need To Lead Reform
The drug war is a "miserable" failure and the federal government needs to take the lead on reforming marijuana policy, Houston Police Chief Charles McLelland said Friday in a radio interview.
RCMP Cpl. Ron Francis, Who Smoked Marijuana on Job, Found Dead
A New Brunswick Mountie who made national headlines for smoking medical marijuana while in uniform last year has been found dead.
Rand Paul Files Crack Sentencing Reform Bill
CANNABIS CULTURE - Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) last Thursday filed Senate Bill 2657 the RESET (Reclassification to Ensure Smarter and Equal Treatment) Act to eliminate the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine.
AG Holder Supports Making Federal Drug Sentence Reductions Retroactive
Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday that the Justice Department is formally supporting a US Sentencing Commission proposal
Marc Emery Asks Public To Help Imprisoned Drug War POWs
CANNABIS CULTURE - A plea for your help from Marc Emery, on behalf of Imprisoned Drug War POWs.
US Sentencing Commission Votes to Cut Drug Sentences
The US Sentencing Commission (USSC) voted unanimously Thursday to reduce sentences for most federal drug trafficking defendants.
Senate Hearing Takes on Mandatory Minimums
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on mandatory minimum sentencing last Wednesday as Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and fellow committee member Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) sought to create momentum for a reform bill they filed together this spring, the Justice Safety Valve Act (Senate Bill 619).
Montana Medical Marijuana Cultivator Chris Williams to be Sentenced Friday in Federal Court
Advocates travel 3,300 miles to support Williams, protest federal attacks on medical Marijuana
After Being Denied a Medical Marijuana Defense, Another Montana Cultivator was Convicted in Federal Court Yesterday
Former Univ. of Montana quarterback Jason Washington is the latest casualty in Obama Administration's war on medical marijuana
