Tag Archive: Prohibition

Apr 08

DC Think Tank: Let’s Finally End Marijuana Prohibition

One of the most important Washington DC think tanks, the Brookings Institute, is hosting a panel discussion on states’ efforts to legalize marijuana on April 15. Marijuana Legalization: Are There Alternatives to State-Federal Conflict? Event Details Event:      Marijuana Legalization: Are There Alternatives to State-Federal Conflict? Time:       2:00 PM Date:       Monday, April 15, 2013 Location: Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms, …

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Mar 23

TheFix.com: “The Drug Warriors Cashing In on Pot Prohibition”

“Former public servants, from DEA chiefs to cops, are using their clout to lobby for drug policies that enrich themselves.” That’s the sub-headline on today’s exceptional feature story on TheFix.com highlighting the revolving door of moneyed interests in perpetuating the war on cannabis. Author Kevin Gray, whose work has appeared in numerous outlets including The …

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Mar 23

TheFix.com: “The Drug Warriors Cashing In on Pot Prohibition”

“Former public servants, from DEA chiefs to cops, are using their clout to lobby for drug policies that enrich themselves.” That’s the sub-headline on today’s exceptional feature story on TheFix.com highlighting the revolving door of moneyed interests in perpetuating the war on cannabis. Author Kevin Gray, whose work has appeared in numerous outlets including The …

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Mar 13

Take Action to End Marijuana Prohibition!

Last month, Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced legislation, House Resolution 499, which would effectively end the federal prohibition on marijuana and allow states to set their own policies. House Resolution 499: The Ending Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, transfer the Drug Enforcement Administration’s authority to regulate marijuana …

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Mar 08

Congress’ Continued Disconnect on Marijuana Prohibition

Among the many hundreds of public policy concerns that Americans care and act upon, what are the top policy concerns in Congress for which citizens search? -Military spending? -Environment? -Reproduction Rights? -Economy? -National Deficit? -Sequestration? -Drones Used In Domestic Law Enforcement? None of these supposedly political hot button topics were at the top of a …

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