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March 1st, 2009
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Porn, Gambling, and Weed. Oh my!
In Nevada, State Senator Bob Coffin said he would introduce legislation to tax the state’s legal brothels, a fee that would be “based on the amount of activities.” And unlike the Washington porn proposal, which drew the ire of the adult entertainment industry, Mr. Coffin’s plan has the backing of the potential taxpayers, in this [...]
Ending the “War on Drugs”: The Fierce Urgency of…When?
Our friend Norm Stamper, Retired Seattle police chief and member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, has an editorial piece up on The Huffington Post entitled Ending the “War on Drugs”: The Fierce Urgency of…When? I don’t believe Mr. Stamper needs me to provide any commentary so here’s a snip. We’ve arrested tens of millions of [...]
Putting Pot Where It Belongs
Such decriminalization (which isn’t the same as legalization; it would be OK to hold small amounts of marijuana for personal use, but sale and distribution would still be illegal) might solve some problems but exacerbate others. It could, for example, encourage more young people to begin using drugs. And though marijuana doesn’t cause anywhere near [...]
Maryland to Review Medical Marijuana Law?
ANNAPOLIS — A Montgomery County delegate wants the state to examine whether to make marijuana more accessible for medicinal purposes. Del. Henry B. Heller says concern for the safety of the elderly or impaired patients who might need to obtain marijuana is driving the issue. He wants a state task force to study a law [...]
Take Dr. Earleywine’s survey – Win $250 at Amazon or a 4GB iPod!
You are being asked to participate in a research study designed to investigate the potential relationship between various personality characteristics and illicit drug and nonmedical prescription drug use. The study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Mitch Earleywine, Department of Psychology through the University at Albany. Your participation in this research study involves [...]
Record Stash for February
The shortest month was our best! The Stash notched 97,800 hits for the month, which follows January’s 60,000 and December’s 39,000. You’re the reason for the Growing Truth About Cannabis! Let’s trip 100,000 in March! (So, is that a lot? Well, depends on how you look at it. The stats in April 2008, when I [...]
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