Category: Law & Politics

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News and commentary on cannabis law and politics

September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds

Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds

04:58pm In a report released Wednesday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that growth in the federal prison population is outstripping the Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) rated capacity...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

The Measure 80 online store is now open for business. They have bumper stickers, t-shirts and posters available now. More items are being added every day, so...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Video: Should Grandma Smoke Pot? The Silver Tour by Robert Platshorn (aka. The Black Tuna)

Video: Should Grandma Smoke Pot? The Silver Tour by Robert Platshorn (aka. The Black Tuna)

Should Grandma Smoke Pot? Should Grandma Smoke Pot? is the 28 minute infomercial by The Silver Tour and Robert Platshorn, aka. The Black Tuna. In 1980 Robert...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Colorado Governor’s Opposition to Amendment 64 Labeled as “Hypocrisy”

Colorado Governor’s Opposition to Amendment 64 Labeled as “Hypocrisy”

On Wednesday, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper publicly expressed his opposition to Amendment 64, proclaiming that the ballot measure for marijuana legalization would send a bad message to kids...
By: Lateralus
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

11:27pm As the 2012 election campaign enters its final weeks, all eyes are turning to the top of the ticket. While, according to the latest polls and electoral college...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Amendment 64: Three Key Arguments Deleted from CO Voter Book

Amendment 64: Three Key Arguments Deleted from CO Voter Book

In a supposed accident, three of the biggest arguments for Amendment 64  have been deleted from the CO blue book that is supposed to objectively inform voters...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.12)

Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.12)

05:48pm No DEA raids or federal threat letters to report this week, but the battles over medical marijuana continue on many fronts. Let’s get to it:...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Oregon Marijuana Measure Wins Over Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps

Oregon Marijuana Measure Wins Over Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, the Escondido, California company, has contributed $5,000 to Measure 80, which would legalize Oregon marijuana for recreational use.
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case

ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case

12:51pm special to Drug War Chronicle by investigative journalist Clarence Walker, cwalkerinvestigate@gmail.com The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a federal appeals court ruling that it...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012

Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong

03:41pm A solid majority of Washington voters approve of Initiative 502, the marijuana legalization measure sponsored by New Approach Washington, according to a SurveyUSA poll released...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)

12:23pm A Louisiana cop gets strung out in a hurry; a Florida cop has car problems; a Kentucky state trooper has perv problems; and one member...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?

Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?

In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt? Any of these initiatives would put the states...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Montana Supreme Court: No Constitutional Right to Medical Marijuana

Montana Supreme Court: No Constitutional Right to Medical Marijuana

There is no fundamental right for patients to use any drug, particularly one like medical marijuana that’s illegal under federal law, the Montana Supreme Court ruled 6-1...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Video: Drugs vs America!

Video: Drugs vs America!

Drugs vs America… The Drug War is America’s longest-running war. We have a long national history of drug use and cultivation. John Fugelsang lets loose after seeing...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
How to Choose a Dispensary Caregiver

How to Choose a Dispensary Caregiver

So you’ve just gotten your medical marijuana card, and you want to choose a medical marijuana dispensary as your primary caregiver. How do you go about picking a...
By: Lateralus
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Looking at Rule Changes for Seattle Medical Marijuana Businesses

Looking at Rule Changes for Seattle Medical Marijuana Businesses

A proposal to amend Seattle’s land use code would restrict the production and distribution of Seattle medical marijuana in certain parts of the city, including Pike Place Market.
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances

Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances

Voters in four Michigan cities will decide this November on municipal ordinances seeking to legalize or depenalize local marijuana offenses. City officials in Flint, Michigan most recently approved...
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September 11, 2012
09/11/2012
Springfield, Missouri City Council Gets Earful on Marijuana Bill

Springfield, Missouri City Council Gets Earful on Marijuana Bill

When Springfield City Council approved a marijuana bill two weeks ago limiting the penalties for marijuana possession, several members made clear that they did so only to...
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September 11, 2012
09/11/2012
StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

06:11pm StoptheDrugWar.org is pleased to announce our first teleconference, featuring the initiative campaigns in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State to enact regulatory (legalization) systems for marijuana....
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September 11, 2012
09/11/2012
Children’s Alliance Endorses I-502 Marijuana Legalization Initiative

Children’s Alliance Endorses I-502 Marijuana Legalization Initiative

 The Children’s Alliance, a Seattle nonprofit whose members include major social services agencies, endorsed Washington State’s I-502 due to the racially disproportionate impacts of current marijuana laws,...
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