On AlterNet: legalization
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "legalization"
Steven Wishnia, AlterNet. October 29, 2009.
Obama's drug czar has said "legalization" isn't in his vocabulary. Here's why it should be.
Paul Armentano, AlterNet. October 28, 2009.
An exclusive look at the historic testimony prepared for a special hearing on legalizing marijuana to the California Assembly.
Ami Cholia, AlterNet. August 8, 2009.
Here are some pluses to legalization that you probably haven't heard about.
DRCNetMay 14, 2009.
Support for marijuana legalization or decriminalization among the American public continues to climb.
Grant Smith, AlterNet. April 23, 2009.
Move over marijuana. There's a new media sensation.
Norm Stamper, Huffington Post. April 22, 2009.
Marijuana smokers show greater responsibility in their choice of drugs than those of us who choose (and abuse) alcohol.
Nathan Comp, In These Times. April 20, 2009.
Once derided and dismissed by lawmakers, law enforcers and the law-abiding alike, marijuana reform is now sweeping the nation.
Paul Armentano, AlterNet. April 14, 2009.
Even the most mainstream figures are now taking the idea of legalizing and taxing pot seriously -- budget-crunched governments should listen.
Paul Armentano, NORML. March 27, 2009.
Since 1965, police have arrested over 20 million Americans for violating marijuana laws. Obama shouldn't laugh at questions about legalizing it.
Bill Piper, Ethan Nadelmann, AlterNet. March 23, 2009.
If ever there were a time for politicians to open up this debate, it is now.
Stephen Gutwillig, AlterNet. March 3, 2009.
Marijuana already plays a huge role in the California and national economies. It’s a revenue opportunity we literally can’t afford to ignore.
Bruce Mirken, Marijuana Policy Project. February 25, 2009.
A new bill could make make marijuana California's newest cash crop.
Amelia, The Frisky AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. August 2, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.
Amelia, The Frisky. July 30, 2008.
The pros and cons of decriminalization and legalization.
Kari Lydersen, AlterNet. May 8, 2008.
New legislation could expand the definition of trafficking to treat many sex workers as crime victims instead of criminals.
Rob Kampia, AlterNet. December 24, 2007.
If we really want to control marijuana and keep it away from kids, why not try a method that actually works?
Dan Bernath, AlterNet. September 25, 2007.
Why risk provoking the American public's outrage by escalating its war on medical marijuana patients?
High TimesSeptember 1, 2007.
Prohibition hasn't stopped the use and domestic production of marijuana -- it's time everyone faced this.
Bruce Mirken, AlterNet. March 15, 2007.
A two-year study from a British commission is recommending a reality-based approach to drug law, rooted in science and focused on reducing harm. Americans should take note.
Rob Kampia, AlterNet. February 22, 2007.
New research gives more ammunition to those hoping to change federal marijuana policy.
