Two More Drug War Deaths
A Texas marijuana grower and a California man who might have been a drug dealer were killed by police in separate incidents last week.
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Texas Lawmen Want to Be Stars
Texas lawmen broke into a woman's house without a warrant to arrest her on bogus marijuana charges, and filmed it for a constable's YouTube reality show.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.09.04)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of September 4, 2013.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.28)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of August 28, 2013.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.13)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of August 13, 2013.
Great Music While High: Justin James Bridges
Justin James Bridges is a Texan who has made his home in Portland. When he brought his special style of Texas blues to Oregon, he changed music for the...
Broken Laws Shatter Happy Home: The Alexandria Hill Story
The story of Alexandria Hill, a two year old from Texas, is absolutely heartbreaking, but I think it is story that needs to be told. Does cannabis use...
Great Movies While High: Dazed and Confused
You knew Weedist was gonna pay homage to this film; I am just glad I am the lucky one that got to do it. Dazed and Confused fuckin’ rocks man.
Army Veteran Denied Gun Due to High School Marijuana Charges
A retired Army veteran in Texas was recently barred from purchasing a gun after a background check turned up a misdemeanor marijuana conviction from 1971.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.02)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 2, 2013.
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In Prison for Marijuana Possession, Texas Woman Becomes Victim of “Rape Camp”
Arrested for possession of marijuana, a woman is placed in a Texas county jail while awaiting her day in court; once there she is repeatedly brutalized and savaged by three guards. Eventually…
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.19)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of June 19, 2013.
Texas to Drug Test Some Unemployment Applicants
A bill that would require some people seeking unemployment to undergo drug tests has become law. But critics say it is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.05)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of June 5, 2013.
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Activists: Texas Getting Closer to Legalizing Marijuana
Thanks to new FBI crime statistics showing incredible waste and racial inequality, activists in Texas are beefing up their attempts to gain support for legalizing marijuana.
Texas Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Passes
Gov. Rick Perry (R) had called on the legislature to pass both bills. It is almost certain that he will sign the unemployment drug testing bill into law.
Grab Prohibition by the Horns: TX NORML Conference, June 7-9
DFW NORML proudly presents the Texas Regional NORML Conference at the Norris Conference Center in downtown Fort Worth from June 7 – 9.
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Texas Lawmakers Reject Medical Marijuana Defense
HB 594 would have also provided protection for doctors that discuss or recommend medical marijuana to their patients.