Articles tagged with "law enforcement"
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Why New York’s Top Cop Is as Phony as a Stoned Welsh Sheep
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 30, 2016Read moreLocal politicians, be they from towns large or small, are still relying on the boogieman of cannabis to sow fear among their constituents, just as they have for decades.
The Shake: Toronto Expo Kicks Off Under Crackdown Cloud, Legalization Foes Forget the Children
Lisa Rough - Published on May 27, 2016Read moreIllegal smuggling hits an all-time low, the Swiss jump on the vape train, and a dog’s bum bite harshes a Texas man’s mellow.
Obama’s Supreme Court Pick: The One Thing We Know About Merrick Garland and Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on March 18, 2016Read moreThere’s not much to go on when it comes to guessing how Obama’s SCOTUS nominee might rule on cannabis.
The Shake: How Much Did Stoner Sloth Cost Taxpayers?
Lisa Rough - Published on February 19, 2016Read moreVermont elected officials are hopping on the legalization train, a former U.S. surgeon general like Bernie’s cannabis plan, and a new report says the DEA is careless with its drugs. It’s the (Friday!) Shake.
Scalia’s Death Could Decide Colorado Case’s Fate
Bruce Barcott - Published on February 19, 2016Read moreThe Supreme Court justice would’ve been a key vote in an angry-neighbor spat that goes before the high court next week.
Changing Perspectives: A Q&A With Vermont’s Cannabis-Friendly Former Lawman
Ben Adlin - Published on January 19, 2016Read moreFormer state Attorney General Kimberly Cheney recently declared his support for Vermont’s push to become the first state to legalize through the legislative process.
When Police Work the Drug War’s Dark Side
Ben Adlin - Published on January 16, 2016Read moreHere are six examples of law enforcement officers getting caught on the wrong end of drug busts.
Justice Department Shuts Down Major Property Seizure Program
Ben Adlin - Published on December 29, 2015Read moreThe Justice Department will suspend indefinitely one of the most controversial pieces of its asset forfeiture operations.
Postal Service Doubles Down on Cannabis Enforcement, Issues Nationwide Policy
Ben Adlin - Published on December 17, 2015Read moreLetter from USPS general counsel directs postal carriers across country to report cannabis advertisements to law enforcement.
Washington Family Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison for Legally Growing Medical Marijuana
Lisa Rough - Published on June 5, 2015Read moreThe Kettle Falls Five is facing a terrifying sentence of 20 years in a federal penitentiary. Their crime? Legally growing medical marijuana in a safe, controlled environment.