Drug War

Advocates Say Marijuana Legalization In Arizona Could Generate $40 Million A Year For Schools

Still, the Democratic and Republican parties in the state could not be more divided on the issue.
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Judge Says Video Allegedly Showing Cops Eating Marijuana Candy Can Be Used As Evidence

An internal investigation of three California police officers can use security camera footage from a dispensary raid.
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Marijuana Conviction Overturned By Colorado Appeals Court

"Colorado voters made it clear that they do not want adults to be punished for possessing small amounts of marijuana."
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This Man Is Serving More Than 13 Years In Prison Over Two Joints' Worth Of Marijuana

"We live in a world where people who are living in disadvantaged environments face challenges and situations that seem to never turn out as they do for people in more privileged and un-challenged neighborhoods."
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Many Anti-Pot Arguments Are Based On Weak Science, Say Researchers

"False claims like these... ultimately lead to harmful policies."
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Man Who Was Serving Life In Prison For Marijuana To Be Set Free

Jeff Mizanskey's last crime involved just six pounds of pot.
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Push To Permit Pot In Denver Bars Gains Momentum

"It's ludicrous that we can't have something similar to the bars, restaurants and private clubs we have for alcohol."
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State Lawmakers Want Feds To Respect Their Marijuana Laws

“State lawmakers just sent a message to Congress that could not be any clearer."
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The DOJ 'Intended To Discourage' A Historic Medical Marijuana Bill

Advocates say the DOJ "misled" members of Congress. The department says that's "wholly inaccurate."
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New DEA Chief: 'Heroin Is Clearly More Dangerous Than Marijuana'

Last week, he said weed "probably" didn't pose as great a health risk as heroin.
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