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Mexico's El Chapo Guzman Reportedly Captured
Reports are coming out that Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the elusive head of the Sinal
No Marijuana Legalization for Hawaii This Year
A bill that would have legalized marijuana in the Aloha State died in a state Senate committee Thursday, but a decriminalization bill still lives.
Some Drug Sanity from Italy!
Italy's constitutional court today struck down a 2006 law that removed the distinction between "soft" and "hard" drugs, treating pot possession like heroin possession.
Hemp Amendment Becomes Law as Prez Signs Farm Bill
President Obama this afternoon signed into law the omnibus farm bill, which includes an amendment allowing for research into hemp production in states that have authorized it.
Smart Needle Exchange Reform Bill Moving in Maryland
The Maryland Senate today moved to undo a restriction in existing state law that prevents injection drug users from picking up more clean needles at the
It's on in Alaska! Marijuana Legalization Vote Coming in August
Alaska election officials have certified that a marijuana legalization initiative there has qualified for the ballot. Alaskans will go to the polls in August.
Farm Bill Passes Second Chamber, With Hemp, Without Drug Testing
[image:1 align:right caption:true]The Senate has passed the version of the Farm Bill sent to it last week by the House of Representatives, meaning that the legislation, which includes a section aut
DC Council Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The District of Columbia city council today approved a marijuana decriminalization bill, but a second vote is needed for final approval.
DC City Council Voting on Marijuana Decriminalization Today
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Media and Politicians Call Out Obama Over Marijuana Rescheduling
In his now famous interview with Jake Tapper last we
Could Different Drug Policies Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman?
The tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman yesterday has prompted expressions of grief and of praise for his talent.
Oregon Governor Calls for Marijuana Legalization, Legislature to Act
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Dept. of Justice Requesting Drug Clemency Petitions?
Update: Here's the news. Potentially sounds really big.
House Farm Bill Does Not Have Food Stamps Drug Testing!
[image:1 align:right]Phil reported yesterday that the House version of the US Farm Bill in
Smarter Sentencing Act Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
[image:1 align:right]The Smarter Sentencing Act has just passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee,
Another Poll Confirms Emerging Marijuana Majority
They just keep on coming -- polls showing a majority nationwide in favor of marijuana legalization. The latest is from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal.
Ted Cruz Likens Obama Drug Policy to Imperialism
[image:1 align:right]Ted Cruz included drug laws among his examples of "imperialism" on the part President Obama, in remarks on CNN following the State of the Union address tonight.