As the marijuana legalization movement in the United States continues to pick up steam, an important though often overlooked question is: Why, exactly, is cannabis illegal? The answer to that question actually involves a number of twists and turns, a handful… Read More ›
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CO and WA Senators ask Obama Admin for clarity and guidance on marijuana
This week, Senators from Colorado and Washington sent a letter to the Obama Administration asking for clarification of its marijuana laws. They ask for consistent guidance on the application of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in states that have legalized… Read More ›
How Marijuana Became Public Enemy Number One
The Controlled Substances Act and the War on Drugs is a complete sham, and has been from the very beginning. Over a decade ago, when the Nixon tapes came out, we saw that the foundation of the War on Drugs… Read More ›