Politics

How the war on drugs killed Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor's death is a direct result of the war on drugs. Examine how the police harmed yet another innocent…

6 years ago

Border Patrol keeps seizing legal cannabis far from border in California

And it's costing fledgling businesses—licensed by the state, and following the rules—millions of dollars. The post Border Patrol keeps seizing…

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Canada’s cannabis pardon program is failing. Here’s why

More than a year after Canada went legal, only 436 people have applied. Is the process too burdensome? The post…

6 years ago

California cannabis arrests down 27%, but racial disparities increase

California cops recorded the fewest cannabis arrests since 1954, but racial disparities actually grew worse. The post California cannabis arrests…

6 years ago

Arizona, Nebraska advocates turn in signatures to put legalization on the ballot

Statewide initiatives would legalize adult-use cannabis in Arizona, and medical marijuana in Nebraska. The post Arizona, Nebraska advocates turn in…

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Oregon could decriminalize all drugs in November election

The nation's most wide-ranging drug reform measure secures a spot on the ballot. The post Oregon could decriminalize all drugs…

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Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today

Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.…

6 years ago

Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana

A remembrance: The Harvard physician's 1971 book laid the scientific foundation for today's legal cannabis laws. The post Dr. Lester…

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Seattle repeals drug loitering law that led to racist harassment and arrests

Drug loitering laws are modern-day 'vagrancy' laws, giving cops unchecked power to arrest anyone without cause. The post Seattle repeals…

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