It's Time to Call Off War on Drugs, Former Narcotics Agent Says
Russ Jones, a 10-year veteran with the San Jose Police Department and former Drug Enforcement Agency task force member, wants to legalize and regulate all currently illicit drugs.
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Afghan Opium Supply Halved, But Not for Long, UN Warns
Plant disease -- not eradication -- reduced the supply of Afghan opium this year, but rising prices mean more farmers will plant next year, the UN warns.
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Big Brother to Watch Over Medical Marijuana in Colorado?
Colorado is drafting regulations for its growing medical marijuana industry, but some advocates think they're going overboard with the surveillance.
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California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
While getting busted for pot possession in California is only a $100 fine, it is still a misdemeanor. Or at least it was. Now it's going to be true decriminalization.
Please Stop Telling Politicians That Voters Like the Drug War
With due respect to David Harsanyi and Reason, I'm getting a little tired of being told that politicians and voters are united in opposition to reforming drug laws. How many times have we heard this before?
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Prop 19 Hits 52% in Poll -- California Legalizing Marijuana?
As election day draws near, California's marijuana legalization initiative appears to be picking up voter support. It's now at 52% in one poll.
Marijuana Soda? Medicinal Users Now Have Smoke-Free Option
A new line of marijuana-infused beverages are now available to patients with a recommendation for medical marijuana. Made by Colorado-based Dixie Elixirs, the carbonated drinks are marketed to medicinal marijuana patients who wish to avoid âweed cultureâ stigmas.
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Join me at FireDogLake Today for a Discussion With Author Ryan Grim
I'll be hosting the FDL Book Salon this afternoon at 3:30 ET for an online discussion of Ryan Grim's excellent book This is Your Country on Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America. I'll be moderating and Ryan will be taking questions. It should be fun. Join us if you can.
Authorities: Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations Operating In The Tri-State
Drug prohibition has incentivized Mexican drug trafficking organizations to come to our backyards. Their workers are hidden in crops and hillsides throughout rural Ohio counties.
Don't Worry, You're Going to Love Marijuana Legalization
Marcos Breton at the Sacramento Bee says he "might be wrong to oppose Proposition 19," and he's right about that at least. What follows is a frustrating editorial that offers some good reasons to support reform, before becoming overwhelmed by doubt and uncertainty.