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Jimmy Kimmel Gets the Entire American Press to Admit Smoking Pot
I don't think we've posted this anywhere yet, and I don't want our negligence to be the reason anyone misses what might be the coolest thing I've seen this year, so better a little late than never:
The Drug Czar's False Statement About Marijuana and Hemp Should be a Bigger Scandal
My latest Huffington Post rant calls out the drug czar's preposterous excuses for the ban on industrial hemp cultivation. Check it out.
The Ugly Truth About Obama's War on Medical Marijuana
[inline:medicalmarijuanawheelchair1.jpg align=right]As the media turns up the heat on Obama's medical marijuana crackdown, one of the excuses he's giving is that they're just going after businesses that are violating state laws.
Attorney General Admits Obama Was Wrong About Medical Marijuana Laws
Obama's recent claim that he can't do anything about the illegality of medical marijuana has drawn plenty of criticism, but this ought to take the cake.
New Poll: Almost Everyone Thinks It's Wrong to Jail People for Pot
Via NORML, check out this new data from an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll.
Did You Know? 16 States' and DC's Medical Marijuana Laws, from ProCon.org
ProCon.org is a series of in-depth web sites presenting information and views from on current issues, several with relevance to drug policy.
Obama Defends War on Medical Marijuana With Lame Excuses
[inline:Obama1.jpg align=right]Finally, finally, finally, someone in the press has managed to corner the President on the question of why the war on medical marijuana is getting worse under his watch. Here you go folks, the answer we've been waiting for…
Russell Brand Talks Drug Policy in Parliament
Actor and comedian Russell Brand called for "love and compassion" for drug addicts at an appearance before a parliamentary committee in London Tuesday and suggested that decriminalization
Connecticut Senate Votes to Put Teeth in Racial Profiling Law
"Driving while black" continues to be an issue in Connecticut, and now, the state Senate has voted to beef up the state's 12-year-old racial profiling law, which police departments ha
Fight Against Dutch Cannabis Café Restrictions Heats Up
The Dutch government plans to implement its Dutch-only "weed pass" system for cannabis coffee houses on the border on May 1, but it faces growing legal and political challenges.
Leonard Pitts Jr. on Obama, Drug Legalization, and Racial Disparities
Pulitzer-winning author Leonard Pitts, Jr., has a piece in the Miami Herald, "
4/20: Party or Protest?
The chancellor of Colorado University in Boulder is totally not down with the school's famous annual 4/20 celebration, this year going so far as to shut down the campus to outsiders and even hiring Wyclef Jean to draw students away from the quad with an afternoon performance.
4/20 Protest at Obama Oaksterdam-area Headquarters
[image:1 align:right]There is a Bay Area 4/20 demonstration against the Obama administration's war on medical marijuana. It's starting a short time from now at the federal building in Oakland, followed by a march at noon Pacific time to Oaksterdam and Obama campaign headquarters, which is around the corner from Oaksterdam University. There is a film festival and benefit party for California NORML and OU starting at 3:00pm, and another event in the area tomorrow.Phil is attending and will be posting a Chronicle report this afternoon -- check back. Visit http://www.canorml.org for sign up for their updates. Following is the CANORML announcement:Fri 4/20 - OAKSTERDAM PROTEST (11:30 - 1:30) and FILM FESTIVAL (3PM - 8PM)JOIN US at 11 AM, at the Federal Building in Oakland (1301 Clay St.) to protest the federal attack on Oaksterdam and medical cannabis. At 12 PM we will be marching up to Oaksterdam to make our views known to the President's campaign. Participants are invited to drop by the Oaksterdam Student Union 1915 Broadway for refreshments after 1 PM.FILM FESTIVAL & 4/20 CELEBRATION - 3 PM - 8 PM at Oaksterdam (1600 Broadway) $10 for benefit of Cal NORML & Oaksterdam U. Featuring: "A NORML Life" (3PM); "California 90420" (4:30 PM) and special premier presentation: "The Green Goddess" (6PM) with in-person Q& A by producer Chris Iverson. Facebook event pageSat 4/21 DEEP GREEN FESTIVAL at Craneway Conference Center, Richmond - noon -midnite Festive Earth Day celebration of the 7 dimensions of cannabis. Look for the CalNORML table!
Happy 4/20
It has been one hell of a year since we last celebrated the increasingly official holiday of the cannabis community. It's been a bumpy ride for marijuana reform, but no one said this struggle was supposed to be easy. The challenges of 2012 are also an opportunity to build a bigger and better movement, and that's exactly what we'll do.
Video: 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Arrested for Pot
I put together a YouTube version of last week's AlterNet piece. Enjoy.
We're Winning Any Time the President is Forced to Say the Word "Legalization"
This MSNBC footage is pretty exciting to see.
Can Obama Win Votes by Waging War on Medical Marijuana? I Don't Think So.
I have a piece at Huffington Post today reminding everyone that Obama isn't making any friends with his escalating war on medical marijuana. It amazes me that it's still necessary to point out that republicans don't support this madness either. Anyone who wants to excuse the Obama Administration's horrible handling of this issue will have to do better than claiming that voters want to see stuff like this. The hell they do. Anyway, check it out.
Obama Addresses Drug Legalization at Cartagena Summit [FEATURE]
The Cartagena summit saw an historic discussion of drug legalization this weekend, with President Obama conceding that the topic is a legitimate one even as he reiterated US opposition to legalizat
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Busted for Pot
The activist-media badasses at AlterNet let me do a big front page story today on how to avoid a pot bust. You might have seen it already, cause this thing got a good amount of traffic, but if you missed it and you aren't yet sick of my know-your-rights lectures, then check it the heck out. And while you're at it, send the link to that friend of yours who's always pushing their luck.
If homophobes are secretly gay, do anti-pot fanatics secretly wanna get high?
[inline:legalizegaypot1.jpg align=right]A widely-publicized (and totally awesome) new study suggests that hating gay people is a sign that you might just be a bit gay yourself.