When I first opened the D.C. office for Americans for Safe Access (ASA) in 2006, to bring representation of medical marijuana patients to our nation’s capitol, I was told by many it was not worth the effort. A quick skim of the political landscape back then showed we would be facing a steep slope. Sure, […]
Tag: Prohibition
How to Argue for Pot Legalization in the Face of Prohibition Supporters
As more and more people start paying attention to the results of marijuana legalization in various states—whether for medical or recreational use—the nature of the argument in its favor is changing. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: Legalization Always Trumps Prohibition
When someone who allegedly supports marijuana legalization starts telling you how much worse off cannabis consumers will be if the legalization they don’t like wins the election, don’t believe the hype. Read article here: High Times
Congressmen Blame Baltimore Riots on Prohibition
The topic of marijuana reform in the United States took an interesting turn on Capitol Hill earlier this week, when a number of congressional leaders blamed the recent eruption of violence against Baltimore law enforcement on the failed exploits of the American drug war. … Read article here: High Times
Federal Bill Could End Prohibition Across the United States in 2015
If a state passes a law deeming marijuana a legal substance, the federal government should have no authority over the prosecution of individuals for crimes associated with the substance. This is the battle cry of a recent piece of legislation, which swept through Capitol … Read article here: High Times
Most Americans Support the Repeal of Prohibition
The majority of Americans support the legalization of marijuana and ultimately the repeal of prohibition, according to a recent report. Lastweek, researchers behind the General Social Survey unveiled the results of their latest dig into the public’s opinion on… Read article here: High Times
Racism in Marijuana Prohibition Doesn’t Transcend to Legalization
Full disclosure: I am as close to being the perfectly averagecis-genderedstraight white middle-aged middle-class married man as statistically possible, so I recognize I come to the discussion with a trunk full of privilege. But I cannot let lie a stateme… High Times
Federal Hearing Could Lead to the End of Prohibition
An upcoming federal trial in California can determine whether or not marijuana will still be considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration. High Times
Culture High: The Riveting Truth Behind Marijuana Prohibition
If watching the trailer for The Culture High doesn't put you on the edge of your seat, there's not much that will. It features some of the foremost names in the marijuana legalization movement and is sure to land with a major impact when it hits theaters. Check ou… High Times
Canada – Medical Pot Cookie Prohibition Ruled Unconstitutional
It’s unconstitutional to forbid licensed medical marijuana users from possessing pot-laced products, such as cookies or body creams, a B.C. Court of Appeal judge has ruled. Parliament has been given one year to recraft regulations to allow medicinal marijuana users to use products made from cannabis extract. They can include creams, salves, oils, brownies, cakes, […]