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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
Phil Lauded in Denver Last Month -- Video
I posted some photos last month, but here is the video from Phil's award at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference.
In Reversal, Denver Council Rejects Front-Porch Pot Ban
[image:1 align:right]Good, and, frankly, somewhat surprising news for Denver tokers.
Final Uruguay Marijuana Legalization Vote Set for Next Week
It looks like the fat lady is about to sing.
Denver City Council Set to Deliver Symbolic Slap in the Face to Marijuana-Friendly Voters
The Denver city council is poised to give final approval today to an ordinance that would prevent people from smoking pot on their own property if they are visible to the public.
United Nations Drug Policy Divisions Aired
British publications have gotten their hands on a leaked UN document that reveals fundamental splits among nations as the international organization prepares for the UN General Assembly Special Ses
New Drugs: Europe is Discussing
[image:1 align:right caption:true]The European Commission has proposed new procedures that would fast-track its ability to criminalize or otherwise regulate new drugs, according to a