In this post from Forbes, Jacob Sullum argues why marijuana prohibition is unscientific, unconstitutional and unjust. Next Thursday I am scheduled to debate Robert White, co-author (with Bill Bennett) of Going to Pot: Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana Is Harming America, on Glenn Beck’s radio show. Each of us will get half an hour or so to make his case before taking ... Continue Reading
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Texas: Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition Approved
In this post from Hemp.org, Steve Elliott reports that a Texas House of Representatives Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would end marijuana prohibition in the state. The Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Wednesday approved a bill 5-1 that would end marijuana prohibition in the state. HB 2165, introduced in March by Rep. David ... Continue Reading
50 Most Influential Marijuana Users in the United States
In this post from Reset.Me, April M. Short unveils a list of the top 50 most influential marijuana users in the United States. This list was released by Marijuana Policy Project. Marijuana Policy Project, the nation’s largest marijuana policy organization, released a list of the “Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users” in the United States. At the top of the list is none ... Continue Reading
5 States That May Go For Pot Legalization in 2016
In this post from TIME, Katy Steinmetz reports that Nevada's vote is set and advocates believe they can get pot legalization on the ballot in four other states too. Nevada's vote is set and advocates believe they can get similar measures on the ballot in four other states On Friday, Nevada lawmakers adjourned without voting on a petition submitted by residents to legalize ... Continue Reading
Legalization of Marijuana: What Would Be Lost When Pot Goes Legal?
This post from TIME, is adapted from Bruce Barcott’s new book “Weed the People, the Future of Legal Marijuana in America.” We no longer arrest 12,000 people every year for possessing marijuana in Washington state In a California courtroom earlier this year, U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller wondered what exactly was at stake in the federal government’s defense of ... Continue Reading