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Congress Okays Drug Tests for Unemployment Benefits
Faced with GOP demands to drug test people seeking unemployment benefits, the Democrats first fought them off, then accepted some testing as a compromise to get the payroll tax extension passed.
Colorado Marijuana Initiative Turns in Final Signatures
The proponents of a Colorado initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol turned in 12,000 additional voter signatures Friday in a last bid to qualify for the November ballot.
Florida Detective, Meth Suspect Killed in Shootout
A Clay County, Florida, sheriff's narcotics detective and a man he was investigating as a methamphetamine suspect were shot and killed in an exchange of fire Thursday evening.
Soros Gives Big Bucks for California Three Strikes Reform Measure
An initiative that seeks to reform California's three-strikes sentencing law appears to have the financial wherewithal to qualify for the November ballot after philanthropist and drug reform su
Meet Obama's Proposed 2013 Federal Drug Budget [FEATURE]
The White House has released its proposed 2013 federal drug budget, and it looks pretty much like all the other federal drug budgets, only bigger.
Medical Marijuana Update
Medical marijuana patients are taking to the streets Thursday, Feb. 16, to protest the Obama administration's clampdown on medical marijuana across the country.
Medical Marijuana at the Statehouse 2012 [FEATURE]
Since California voters made it the first medical marijuana state in 1996, other states have come on board at a rate a little better than one a year.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A state trooper transporting marijuana, a pair of cops ripping off drug cash, a constable smuggling across the Mexican border, and a cop with a bad pain pill habit make this week's hall of sham
Guatemalan President Will Propose Drug Legalization
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina is again speaking out on drug legalization.
Crazy Anti-Drug Ad Tells Kids to Do Parkour Instead of Drugs
As I've discussed previously, Drug Czar is just one of the worst jobs you can have. You don't get to use cool weapons or go on missions or do anything exciting, ever. Your job is to convince adults that the drug war is good and convince young people that drug use is bad. It hasn't gone well for anyone, no, not at all.If anybody needs a quick exhibit in why the government's anti-drug propaganda has become such a joke, you're in luck, because the Drug Czar's office continues to release some of the straight-up stupidest advertisements I've ever seen, and this is one of them right here
Detroit Marijuana Legalization Measure to Get Vote
A marijuana legalization initiative in Detroit was improperly barred from the ballot in 2010, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
Washington Voters to Decide Marijuana Legalization
An initiative that would legalize the limited possession of marijuana in the state of Washington and tax and regulate its commerce is headed for the November ballot to be decided by the voters afte
Welfare Drug Test Bills Fail in South Dakota, Virginia
The push to mandate drug testing for recipients of public benefits is sweeping statehouses across the country this year, but in two states, those efforts hit a roadblock this week.
Mexican Army Seizes 15 Tons of Methamphetamine
Mexican army troops seized an astounding 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in the western state of Jalisco, the Mexican military announced Wedn
Medical Marijuana Update
Busy, busy, busy, at every level from federal rescheduling through bills in the states to local decision-making.
Marijuana Law Reform at the Statehouse 2012 [FEATURE]
This year is shaping up to be a busy one for marijuana legalization and decriminalization bills at state houses around the country.
Opponents of Marijuana Legalization are Wasting Their Time
[inline:littlemarijuanaplant.jpg align=right]One of the reasons marijuana remains illegal is that a dedicated group of drug war profiteers and anti-pot zealots have been fighting pretty darn hard to keep it that way. But when you look at the political landscape surrounding the issue, it's not a pretty picture for those who still place pot atop their list of things to be concerned about.
New Mexico to Study Supervised Injection Sites [FEATURE]
The New Mexico legislature has commissioned a study of emerging and evidence-based harm reduction practices, including supervised injection sites. That could lead the way to a pilot program there.
What if Day Care Workers Get Stoned on Marijuana and Kill Children?
[inline:stonedcircle.jpg align=right]You may think legalizing marijuana is such a great idea, but what if it's actually the worst idea ever? Here's someone who believes the latter, and they've written a letter to their local newspaper explaining why.