US Military Runs Afghanistan Opium Production

Ethan Huff Infowars.com December 1, 2011 Afghanistan is, by far, the largest grower and exporter of opium in the world today, cultivating a 92 percent market share of the global opium trade. But what may shock many is the fact that the US military has been specifically tasked with guarding Afghan poppy fields, from which Read more about US Military Runs Afghanistan Opium Production[…]

Could Cannabis Help Romney Scale The Blue Wall?

By Cincy Joe [speakturkey.com] Mitt Romney could very well become the 45th President of the United States.  But it will be close, probably by razor margins in some states.  But a landslide like Obama had in 2008 is still achievable by Mitt Romney but not likely.  Only if he takes a new and unprecedented stance Read more about Could Cannabis Help Romney Scale The Blue Wall?[…]

Decriminalization, Legalization of Pot Gaining Momentum

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Catharine Leach is married and has two boys, age 2 and 8. She has a good job with a federal contractor and smokes pot most every day. While she worries that her public support for marijuana decriminalization and legalization could cost her a job or bring Read more about Decriminalization, Legalization of Pot Gaining Momentum[…]

U.N. Misses Opportunity to Address Failed Drug War

  As a former prosecutor and member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), I’ve been heartened by the recent and sudden global awakening to the failure of the war on drugs. Several sitting Latin American presidents, members of the U.S. Congress and even televangelist Pat Robertson have all said recently that it’s time to seriously consider options Read more about U.N. Misses Opportunity to Address Failed Drug War[…]

Where’s the Debate?

  As the War on Drugs continues to spend taxpayers dollars in what seems like a never ending battle, the advocates against cannabis prohibition have grown dramatically over the last few years.  Sixteen states have already voted to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate under strict regulations while another seventeen states have pending legislation related to Read more about Where’s the Debate?[…]