Monthly Archives: November 2015

The maturation of legalization

I think this kind of thing is nice to see… Mini joints: This Colorado mountain shop’s idea is a huge success “We thought it would be really great to have something portable that had just enough for you and a … Continue reading

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DEA to take ‘new’ approach

Just got this news release from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: “DEA set to announce comprehensive strategy to deal with heroin, r/x abuse, violent crime.” And the release said” Special Agent in Charge Gary Tuggle of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s … Continue reading

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A reminder of the tradeoffs when you invest in a drug war

The War on Drugs Could Be Making Our Communities More Dangerous by Justin Glawe at Vice.com. “Sexual assault just isn’t at the top of the agenda,” says Ilse Knecht of the Joyful Heart Foundation, a sexual assault victim advocacy group. … Continue reading

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The New York Times has something to say

And they say it well. Excellent editorial: The Push for Legal Marijuana Spreads by the editorial board. Support for making marijuana legal is increasing around the world, and that is a good thing. […] Laws banning the growing, distribution and … Continue reading

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Better than Ohio

Pot legalization bid in California gains powerful backers “This is the one to watch. This is the one,” California Cannabis Industry Association Executive Director Nate Bradley, whose organization is endorsing the measure, said. “This one has this broad-based coalition behind … Continue reading

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Ohio

I still fully stand by my statement from 2012 (not about Ohio, but still relevant): “Until we crack that wall and have some real legalization out there, I’ll take anything — even an initiative legalizing marijuana use for people aged … Continue reading

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More absurdities

Maia Szalavitz has a great article at Vice: Why Is it Still Illegal to Visit the US if You Admit to Using Drugs? I’m sure we’ve all heard the stories of people being denied access to the U.S. for merely … Continue reading

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It’s the individual outrages that add up

So many stories like this one. Magistrate Snatches Newborn From Mother Who Used Cannabis Tea for Pain Relief Before she gave birth to her daughter, Nova, at Cleveland’s Fairview Hospital on September 26, Hollie Sanford used cannabis tea to relieve … Continue reading

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