Sao Paulo (image via Wikimedia)
Brazil Supreme Court Rules Pro-Marijuana Marches Are Legal
Last month, police in Sao Paulo attacked marijuana legalization marchers after their march was banned. Next year, they won't be able to do that.
Personal Marijuana Use
The Maine state capitol. There is no joy for pot fans in Augusta this week. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Maine House Rejects Marijuana Legalization Bill
If Maine voters want to legalize pot, it looks like they're going to have to do it themselves. The legislature just punted on a chance to do it for them.
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NYPD Only Arrests Minorities for Marijuana. Here's How They Do It.
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Since 1977, it's been technically legal in the State of New York to carry around a concealed bag of marijuana weighing less than 7/8 of an ounce. But you could be forgiven for not knowing this, since getting popped for petty pot possession is easier in New York City than anywhere else on the planet.
Richard Branson blogs about being invited onto the global commission, on virgin.com.
Big Name Panel Calls Global Drug War a "Failure" [FEATURE]
The Global Commission on Drug Policy, made up of former heads of state and other international dignitaries, is calling for fundamental reform of the international drug control system.
The California Senate chamber. There's not a lot of good news coming out of Sacramento this year. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Not a Good Year for Marijuana So Far in Sacramento
A bill-killing deadline came and went Friday in Sacramento, and it ain't looking especially pretty for marijuana reform so far.
Connecticut is about to join the ranks of the decrim states. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Connecticut Legislature Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Connecticut is only a stroke of the governor's pen from becoming the latest decrim state.
An Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop. If you want to check it out yourself, you better hurry. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Dutch to Ban Foreigners from Cannabis Cafes
If you want to experience the cannabis coffee shops of Amsterdam, book your ticket now. Next year will be too late, as Holland gives the finger to pot-loving visitors.
The first steps have been taken toward letting any Colorado adult grow six of these legally. (Image courtesy the author)
Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Filed in Colorado [FEATURE]
Will Colorado legalize weed in 2012? A broad array of state and national reform groups have just filed initiatives that would do precisely that.
"The more I get into politics, the more I realize I'm a guitar player." (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Willie Waffles on Johnson Endorsement
Willie Nelson and the Teapot Party's endorsement of pro-legalization Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson has been undone -- but Willie still thinks he's a "good guy."
They should have quit messin' with Willie! Now, he's mobilizing the weed-lovin' masses. (Image via Wikimedia.org)
Willie Nelson Endorses Gary Johnson for President
Willie Nelson and the Teapot Party venture into presidential politics.