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May 17th, 2010 - 8:26 am § in Medical, Uncategorized

Cops Say New Obama Strategy Just Like Old Drug War

The Obama Administration released its National Drug Control Strategy on Tuesday, claiming it represents a “balanced new approach” to drug policy that focuses on treatment over enforcement.

However, a group of police officers who support legalization is pointing out that despite the administration’s words, the drug budget dedicates nearly twice as much funding to policing and enforcement as it does to public health and prevention, virtually the same ratio as the previous budget under President Bush.

“The Drug Czar is saying all the right things about ending the ‘War On Drugs’ and enacting a long-overdue balanced strategy focused on a public health approach,” said Neill Franklin, a former Baltimore cop and incoming executive director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). “Unfortunately, the reality of the budget numbers don’t match up to the rhetoric.”

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May 10th, 2010 - 2:38 pm § in Uncategorized

Tommy Chong Raises Funds To Oppose Mary Beth Buchanan

Comedian Tommy Chong returned to Pittsburgh to help local Democrats raise money to oppose the Congressional campaign of the woman who prosecuted him for selling bongs over the Internet. Chong did nine months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty in 2003 to charges sought by Mary Beth Buchana[...]


April 13th, 2010 - 3:59 pm § in Uncategorized

This war won’t end if you stay silent

4/20 is an important day for many people in our movement.  You may be one of the thousands of people gathering next week at rallies in Boston, Boulder, New York, Santa Cruz, Seattle and other cities.  Or maybe you just believe our country’s backwards marijuana laws need a major overhaul. Wha[...]


April 5th, 2010 - 3:36 am § in Uncategorized

Would Legalized Pot Threaten California’s Economy?

One of the hottest crops in California has long remained taboo as a business proposition: marijuana. But now, a state ballot measure attempting to legalize the drug could end up threatening the state’s illicit pot business — and shaking up the Golden State’s broader economy —[...]


February 25th, 2010 - 6:02 am § in Uncategorized

Over 2,500 Subjects Since 1995 Have Used Marijuana-Based Medicines In Controlled Clinical Trials

Researchers worldwide have performed 37 separate clinical trials assessing the therapeutic safety and efficacy of inhaled cannabis and marijuana-based medicines since 2005, according to a review published online last week in the journal Cannabinoids: The Journal of the International Association [...]


February 25th, 2010 - 5:57 am § in Medical

Tell the President: Don’t Interfere With State Marijuana Laws

Support for marijuana policy reform is more widespread than ever, and lawmakers in several states are working to change backwards, ineffective marijuana laws. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to advocate for change in states across the country.  Urge President Obama to respect states[...]


February 25th, 2010 - 2:21 am § in Podcast

PODCASTER WANTED: We Are Reviving The Podcast!

Well after a two year hiatus, we have decided to bring to the Pot Radio podcast back. Although that was the original intent with the site in the first place. But now things have changed (for the good) and the timing is right. Except this time, we will have new hosts and guests. If you are a [...][...]