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Will Strip-Searches Stop Terrorism and Save America?
I've got a post up at Flex Your Rights talking smack about the Supreme Court's icky new ruling on strip-searches. Check it out.
Medical Marijuana Crackdown Sparks San Francisco Protest [FEATURE]
A San Francisco medical marijuana community already unhappy with federal raids on dispensaries was outraged and energized by Monday's raid on
Mexico's Former Foreign Minister Castaneda Slams President Calderon Over Drug War in NPR Interview
Jorge Castañeda, the former foreign minister of Mexico, gave a strong interview to NPR's "Tell Me More" program this afternoon. Castañeda, a longtime legalization advocate, supported Pres. Calderon during his campaign, but became a critic over the Calderon drug war escalation. In this interview he slams Calderon quite harshly, making a case that the arguments Calderon made for the drug war were false, that "willful homicides" have tripled as a result of it, and that the 50,000 drug war murders, likely over 60,000 by the time Calderon leaves office in December were not worth it:
Dear Media, Please Ask Obama to Explain His Escalating War on Medical Marijuana
[inline:Oaksterdam.jpg align=right]Monday morning's DEA raid of Oaksterdam University is making major headlines, but there's one detail missing from the coverage: why the f#$k is Obama at War with Medical Marijuana in the first place? Seriously, why is any of this even happening at all?
Feds Raid Oaksterdam University
The feds hit the iconic Oaksterdam University and associated businesses in a Monday morning raid. No word yet on any arrests.
Colombia Bill Would Decriminalize Drug Plant Cultivation
Some Colombian congressman want to decriminalize coca and marijuana production in a bid to drive down prices and encourage farmers to plant other crops.
Rasmussen Poll: 47% Say Legalize, Tax Marijuana
Marijuana legalization continues to gain support in the latest Rasmussen poll.
Washington, DC Selects Medical Marijuana Growers
Medical marijuana patients in the nation's capital could be buying their medicines in dispensaries by this summer after the District government selected growers Friday.
Protestors Challenge NYC Mayor on Mass Marijuana Arrests [FEATURE]
NYPD arrested more than 50,000 people, mostly young people of color, for marijuana possession last year.
DC Cop Kills Teen in "Drug Activity" Shoot-Out
A 19-year-old Washington, DC, man is dead after running from police investigating "drug activity," then pulling a weapon and firing at them.
Medical Marijuana Update
More DEA raids in California, more threat letters in Colorado, plus action from the statehouse to the courthouse. Just another week in medical marijuana politics.
New Hampshire Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
The New Hampshire Senate has passed a medical marijuana bill, but not by enough to overcome a threatened veto. The bill still has to pass the House, so there is time to keep working the Senate.
Louisiana Heroin Penalties Not Harsh Enough, Solon Claims
Louisiana state Sen. JP Morrell doesn't like drugs. He's introduced four bills to prove he's serious.
This Week in History
Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past. Chronicle story here.
West Australia Enacts Mandatory Minimums for Marijuana
Western Australia marijuana growers with children better watch out -- the state government has just implemented harsh new laws complete with mandatory minimum sentences if a child is "endanger
Colorado Drug Sentencing Reform Bill Introduced
A bill that would make possession of controlled substances a misdemeanor instead of a felony has been introduced with bipartisan support in Colorado.
Medical Marijuana Bills Advance in New England
Medical marijuana bills won key committee votes in Connecticut and New Hampshire this week.
Michigan Father Killed in Marijuana Child Removal Incident
A Michigan father is dead after Child Protective Services tried to take his young son away after an unfounded allegation of marijuana use.
Supreme Court to Decide Second Florida Drug Dog Case
Is testifying that a drug dog has been trained and certified enough evidence to establish probable cause for a search?
Schoolgirl Sues Pennsylvania District Over Drug Tests
Yet another Pennsylvania school district is being reminded that it can't make students take random, suspicionless drug tests under