‘Drug Warfare’ Behind UK Shootings as Four Teenagers Gunned Down in Latest Attack
A TURF war between rival drug gangs is thought to be behind a spate of tit-for-tat shootings that have spilled on to the streets of Bootle.
Arizona Will Award 4 Medical-Marijuana Dispensing Licenses in Mesa
Mesa will find out this week who will be authorized to operate the four medical-marijuana dispensaries likely to set up shop in the city.
Medical Marijuana Tax Deductions For Businesses Not Valid, Court Rules
A once-thriving San Francisco pot shop forced to close this week is also on the hook for a serious IRS bill, following a new U.S. Tax Court decision that could complicate life for others in the medical marijuana business.
Arizona SWAT Team Kills Man in Drug Raid Shoot-Out
A Phoenix-area SWAT team shot and killed one man during a "dynamic entry" (break the door down) drug raid early Thursday morning after the raiders were met with gunfire. The as yet unidentified man becomes the 39th person to die in US domestic drug law enforcement operations so far this year, and the third one in the past week.
Mississippi Music Man Marc & The Pussy Riot
MP3 Players are coming, MP3 players are coming! It's official, on Monday, August 13, we can buy a prison issue MP3 player for $70, and on August 20, songs will be available for download on them at $1.20 and $1.60 a song. For me this is the best thing that could happen.
USDA Draws The Line On Food Stamps, Rules Against Medical Marijuana Deductions
It's the last dance with Mary Jane for states that had been illegally allowing food stamp recipients to claim deductions for medical marijuana.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Sponsors Legislation to End Federal Crackdown on Medical Marijuana
California Rep. Barbara Lee won't be spooked by the Justice Department's aggressive curtailing of medical marijuana dispensaries in her own backyard.
The Kush Cup 2012 Results
CANNABIS CULTURE - We smoked bags and bags of fine marijuana strains at the first-annual Kush Cup in Vancouver last weekend. Some of Canada's finest growers competed for the custom glass award cups designed by Redbeard; CC has the winners and full strain lists!
Mexico Drug War Memorial to be Placed Next to Military Base, Drawing Criticism
Peace activists in Mexico wanted a government monument to the victims of the drug violence that has spun out of control over the course of a six-year assault on the country's cartels.
San Francisco Medical Marijuana Advocates Mourn Pot Club Closures in Mock Funeral
There were plenty of tears shed during yesterday's funeral procession dedicated to medical marijuana and all the local dispensaries that have closed in the last year.
