Medical Marijuana Has Come of Age
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of a landmark scientific study
Obama Drops ‘War On Drugs’ Rhetoric For Needle Exchanges
The Obama administration signalled today that it was ready to repudiate the prohibition and "war on drugs" approach of previous presidents, and steer policy towards prevention and "harm reduction" strategies favoured by Europe.
Cop Shoots Unarmed, 20-year-old Marijuana Activist
A 20-year-old university student in Michigan is hospitalized and in serious condition after police shot the man Wednesday while serving a drug warrant. He was unarmed, investigators said.
NDP Leader Jack Layton Not In Favour Of Legalization
Jack Layton, the leader of the federal New Democrats, whom many of you may remember as the man who sat in Marc Emery's house and referred to marijuana as "a wonderful substance" that ought to be legalized, today said his party is not in favour of legalization (on CKNW radio, 9:05-9:30, Bill Good show).
Can Marijuana Help Rescue California’s Economy?
Could marijuana be the answer to the economic misery facing California? Democratic state assemblyman Tom Ammiano thinks so. Ammiano introduced legislation last month that would legalize pot and allow the state to regulate and tax its sale — a move that could mean billions of dollars for the cash-strapped state.
Florida Legislator Wants Random Drug Tests For The Unemployed
Senator Michael S. Bennett wants mandatory drug testing for unemployment insurance
It’s Time For NDP Leader Jack Layton To Call For An End To Prohibition
If NDP MPs are interested in finding solutions, they will set themselves apart from the Conservatives and Liberals by pushing for a national debate on the prohibition of drugs.
Ron Paul: Congress ‘Drinks A Lot Of Alcohol’ But Won’t Legalize Pot
Members of Congress like to guzzle the booze, but when it comes to the questions of drugs and states' rights, don't ask them for a friendly ear. That's the overriding message carried by Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul on a Friday night appearance with Stephen Baldwin on CNN's Larry King Live.
Mexican Drug Lord Makes Forbes’ Billionaire List
MEXICO CITY, Mexico - What do software mogul Bill Gates and banking investor Warren Buffett have in common with wanted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera? They are all featured in Forbes magazine's world's billionaires report as "self-made" billionaires.
Send Your MP a Message: Vote No on Bill C-15
Bill C-15, the proposed drug legislation by the Conservative Party of Canada, would impose mandatory minimum jail sentences for marijuana. Tell your Member of Parliament to Vote No On C-15!. WhyProhibition.ca now has a form emailer for MPs. Click here to send an email to Members of Parliament opposing Bill C-15. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the letter, fill in the fields and click send. It's that simple!
