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05.19.10

Marijuana May Extend Life Expectancy Of Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patients, Study Says

[Editor's note: This post is excerpted from this week's forthcoming NORML weekly media advisory. To have NORML's media advisories delivered straight to your in-box, sign up for NORML's free e-zine here.]

05.19.10

Marijuana May Extend Life Expectancy Of Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patients, Study Says

[Editor's note: This post is excerpted from this week's forthcoming NORML weekly media advisory. To have NORML's media advisories delivered straight to your in-box, sign up for NORML's free e-zine here.]

05.19.10

USA: New Drug Policy needs a few fixes

New Drug Policy needs a few fixes
5-19-2010 | Philly Daily News

05.19.10

USA: New Drug Policy needs a few fixes

New Drug Policy needs a few fixes
5-19-2010 | Philly Daily News

05.18.10

A ‘balanced’ response

So with the huge AP story about us having wasted a trillion dollars on a failed drug war hitting almost every media outlet this week, I was wondering when the Drug Czar would start “pushing back.” (Oh, wait, that was the old name of the “blog.”)

Well, the ONDCP’s ofSubstance “blog” has responded: ONDCP Agrees: A Balanced Approach is Needed, But Mischaracterizing Our Progress Helps No One

05.18.10

A ‘balanced’ response

So with the huge AP story about us having wasted a trillion dollars on a failed drug war hitting almost every media outlet this week, I was wondering when the Drug Czar would start “pushing back.” (Oh, wait, that was the old name of the “blog.”)

Well, the ONDCP’s ofSubstance “blog” has responded: ONDCP Agrees: A Balanced Approach is Needed, But Mischaracterizing Our Progress Helps No One

05.18.10

NORML: Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts;Absolute Marij. Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely

NORML: Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts; Absolute Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely
NORML / 17 May 2010 / Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director

05.18.10

NORML: Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts;Absolute Marij. Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely

NORML: Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts; Absolute Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely
NORML / 17 May 2010 / Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director

05.17.10

Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts; Absolute Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely

One of the indirect though no less serious consequences of marijuana prohibition is the mischaracterization of clinical research in order to support the federal government’s bankrupt policy.

05.17.10

Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts; Absolute Marijuana Prohibition Corrupts Absolutely

One of the indirect though no less serious consequences of marijuana prohibition is the mischaracterization of clinical research in order to support the federal government’s bankrupt policy.

05.17.10

PA: Lynne Abraham's costly reefer madness

Lynne Abraham's costly reefer madness
5-17-2010 | Chris Goldstein | The Philadelphia Inquirer

05.17.10

PA: Lynne Abraham's costly reefer madness

Lynne Abraham's costly reefer madness
5-17-2010 | Chris Goldstein | The Philadelphia Inquirer

05.13.10

Associated Press: After 40 Years, $1 Trillion, US Drug War “Has Failed to Meet Any of Its Goals”

05.13.10

Associated Press: After 40 Years, $1 Trillion, US Drug War “Has Failed to Meet Any of Its Goals”

05.13.10

D.C.: Hemp fans look toward Lyster Dewey's past, and the Pentagon, for higher ground

Hemp fans look toward Lyster Dewey's past, and the Pentagon, for higher ground
5-13-2010 | Manuel Roig-Franzia | The Washington Post

05.13.10

D.C.: Hemp fans look toward Lyster Dewey's past, and the Pentagon, for higher ground

Hemp fans look toward Lyster Dewey's past, and the Pentagon, for higher ground
5-13-2010 | Manuel Roig-Franzia | The Washington Post

05.12.10

Making change

Radley Balko’s crime column is on the Columbia, Missouri drug raid we’ve been talking about.

05.12.10

Making change

Radley Balko’s crime column is on the Columbia, Missouri drug raid we’ve been talking about.

05.12.10

‘Prince of Pot’ Marc Emery Ordered Extradited to the U.S. to Serve Five-Year Prison Sentence

[Editor's note: This post is excerpted from this week's forthcoming NORML weekly media advisory. To have NORML's media advisories delivered straight to your in-box, sign up for NORML's free e-zine here.]

05.12.10

‘Prince of Pot’ Marc Emery Ordered Extradited to the U.S. to Serve Five-Year Prison Sentence

[Editor's note: This post is excerpted from this week's forthcoming NORML weekly media advisory. To have NORML's media advisories delivered straight to your in-box, sign up for NORML's free e-zine here.]

05.11.10

D.C.: New Drug Control Strategy Signals Policy Shift

New Drug Control Strategy Signals Policy Shift
5-10-2010 | Sam Hananel | Associated Press

Washington, D.C. -- The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Barack Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem.

05.11.10

D.C.: New Drug Control Strategy Signals Policy Shift

New Drug Control Strategy Signals Policy Shift
5-10-2010 | Sam Hananel | Associated Press

Washington, D.C. -- The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Barack Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem.

05.11.10

The Hill: “Obama Drug Plan ‘Firmly Opposes’ Legalization as California Vote Looms”

So this is your administration on drugs. Any questions?

Obama drug plan ‘firmly opposes’ legalization as California vote looms
via The Hill

05.11.10

The Hill: “Obama Drug Plan ‘Firmly Opposes’ Legalization as California Vote Looms”

So this is your administration on drugs. Any questions?

Obama drug plan ‘firmly opposes’ legalization as California vote looms
via The Hill

05.10.10

CAN: Extradition order issued for pot activist Emery

CBC News - British Columbia - Extradition order issued for pot activist Emery