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A Festival of Lies: Perjury in a Michigan Cocaine Case [FEATURE]
A trial over a big cocaine bust in Michigan ended up taking out a judge, a prosecutor, and a pair of cops as they constructed a conspiracy of lies to help win their case.
NYPD Police Officer Indicted in Ramarley Graham Killing
There may be justice yet for Ramarley Graham, the Bronx teenager killed by police in his own bathroom as he tried to flush a baggie of weed.
Did You Know? Drug Offender Numbers in Prison, Jail, Probation and Parole
DrugWarFacts.org, a publication of Common Sense for Drug Policy, is an in-depth compilation of key facts, stats and quotes on the full range of drug policy issues, excerpted from expert publication
Marijuana Legalization Polling High in Colorado
A new Rasmussen poll shows the Colorado initiative to legalize and regulate marijuana like alcohol is well-positioned to win in November.
Update and Video Footage from Bronner Protest
According to Dr. Bronner's, David Bronner is going to be in jail overnight (ouch), and is being charged with disorderly conduct, blocking a public way, and attempted distribution of marijuana.
Kenya to Distribute Needles to Injection Drug Users
In an effort to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other blood-borne disease, authorities in Kenya will start distributing needles to injection drug users next month.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Job Corps Worker Drug Tests
A federal appeals court has thrown out a Job Corps worker drug testing program, saying the government had not provided any reason to grant an exception to the Fourth Amendment's ban on warrantl
Interview: David Bronner and the White House Hemp Civil Disobedience
Drug War Chronicle interviewed David Bronner, president of Dr.
Dr. Bronner's Head Arrested in White House Hemp Civil Disobedience Action
David Bronner, president of Dr.
Hemp Civil Disobedience at the White House NOW
David Bronner, president of the widely-known Dr.
Marijuana Discord on the French Left
France's Socialists don't want to legalize marijuana, but their likely coalition junior partners, the Greens, do. It's a start.
AG Holder Accused of Lying on Medical Marijuana Crackdown [FEATURE]
Attorney General Holder told the House Judiciary Committee Thursday that Justice is only targeting dispensaries not in compliance with state laws. Medical marijuana advocates called him a liar.
Bill O'Reilly Opposes Marijuana Decrim Because it Might Reduce Racial Profiling
This week's exciting news that Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are backing an effort to end New York City's mindless marijuana arrest crusade didn't exactly result in a round of applause at the FOX News studios. Here's Bill O'Reilly babbling about it.
If You Think Marijuana Isn't an Important Issue, You're Dead Wrong
The newest tactic of legalization opponents is to roll their eyes and pretend that reforming our drug laws is a frivolous issue. My latest Huffington Post rant attempts to demolish that argument. Let me know what you think.
Obama and Romney Can't Ignore Marijuana Anymore
[inline:marijuanaflower.jpg align=right]It's kinda hard to pretend pot doesn't exist when almost everyone is talking about it. This week, both Reuters and Associated Press dropped big stories about the implications of marijuana policy on the presidential election and the whole discussion is making Obama and Romney look a little silly.
CNN Guest Says We're Idiots for Caring About Marijuana Policy
Even as public opinion begins to shift in favor of marijuana reform, there remain some among us who just refuse to admit that this issue matters. In this clip, CNN contributor LZ Granderson viciously insults supporters of marijuana policy reform.
NY Pols Call for Marijuana Decriminalization Fix
New York decriminalized pot possession 35 years ago, but NYPD keeps arresting and jailing people for "possession in public view" after forcing them to empty their pockets.
California Drug De-Felonization Bill Dies
A bill to make simple hard drug possession a misdemeanor instead of a felony was defeated in the California Senate by members who were afraid they could "see Amsterdam" on the horizon.
Detroit to Vote on Marijuana Legalization in August
Detroit elected officials' efforts to block city residents from voting to legalize marijuana have been shot down by the state Supreme Court.
California Assembly Passes Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill [FEATURE]
A bill that would bring sorely lacking statewide regulation to California's medical marijuana industry passed the Assembly Thursday and now heads to the Senate.