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Hemp Amendment Included in Federal Farm Bill
The massive federal farm bill, soon to be voted on by both houses of Congress, includes an amendment allowing for research into the industrial uses of hemp.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Will Go to the Voters!
Just moments ago, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion approving a medical marijuana initiative
German Cannabis Activist Georg Wurth Wins a Million Euros!
Big congratulations are in order for our German brethren. They have scored a major publicity and resource coup that will definitely help them advance the cause.
Florida Medical Marijuana Initiative Has Enough Signatures!
The Florida Department of Elections reported today that the
No Chronicle AM today, folks, but I have a couple of stories to post.
Due to out-of-town visitors, I have tour guide duties this afternoon, so I won't have time to get around to the Chronicle AM. But...
DC Pols Move Toward Marijuana Decriminalization, But a Legalization Initiative Looms
The possession of small amounts of marijuana in the nation's capital could soon be no more than a ticketable offense.
Marijuana History Was Made in Denver This Morning!
Legal retail marijuana sales to adults got underway in Denver (and the rest of Colorado) a couple of hours ago. This is a historic day, as Amendment 64 finally goes into full effect.
"Obamacare" Heroin Hits the Market
Like any other businessmen seeking to differentiate their product from similar competitors, heroin dealers come up with brand names, too.
Obama Commutes Sentences of Clarence Aaron, Seven Others
The White House announced this morning that President Obama had granted commutations
Guatemala Considers Legalizing Opium Growing
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina and other government officials said repeatedly this week that they are considering legalizing and regulating opium poppy production in areas where it is alrea
Marijuana Use Fairly Stable, Annual Survey Finds
[image:1 align:right]The annual Monitoring the Future survey of teen drug use is out, and anyon
Michigan Senate Republicans Scapegoat Poor With Welfare Drug Test Bill
In one of its last acts of the legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed a bill mandating drug testing for selected welfare applicants and recipients. It was a straight party-line vote.
Call Judiciary Committee Senators TODAY to End Harsh Drug Sentencing!
Update: The committee markup has been postponed until next week -- that means there's still time to call!
Uruguay Legalizes Marijuana!
The Uruguayan Senate approved the government's marijuana legalization bill on a 16-13 vote Tuesday evening.
Permitted Marijuana Party at Seattle Space Needle Marks Legalization Anniversary
[image:1 align:right]King 5 News reported Friday that hundreds of people lit and smoked marijuana at a party under the famed landmark the Seattle Space Needle.
Majority for Marijuana Legalization in New California Field Poll
A new Field Poll released Tuesday has 55% support for generic marijuana legalization and 56% support for t
New California Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
The Drug Policy Alliance has filed a marijuana legalization initiative with the California Secretary of State's office.
Human Rights Watch on Coerced Guilty Pleas in US Drug Cases
[inline:offer-you-cant-refuse.jpg align=right]A report from Human Rights Watch released this morning demonstrates the corruption o