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“Do Doobies Make Boobies?” The Mainstream Media Wants You To Think So Paul Armentano, AlterNet This lie lives on largely because of a sensationalist media who never met a cannabis scare story they didn’t like. READ MORE»

Uruguay Legalized Marijuana! Who's Next? Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle Uruguay has just punched a big hole in the edifice of global marijuana prohibition. READ MORE»

Legal Weed in California? Phillip Smith, Drug War Chronicle The state's third ballot initiative has been filed for 2014. Third time's the charm? READ MORE»

Are Roadside Cannabis Breathalyzer Tests Around the Corner? By David Downs, AlterNet The trend toward marijuana legalization collides with the decades-old road safety push. READ MORE»

Why the Fight to Legalize Marijuana Is Part of a Much Larger Populist Struggle By Martin A. Lee, The Nation The marijuana issue has galvanized activist energy on the left and the right, from anti-globalization protesters to free-market capitalists. READ MORE»

Thai Woman Faces Execution for Pot Possession By Helen Redmond, AlterNet Thitapah Charoenchuea was found with bags of weed. Now she might be put to death. READ MORE»

Gripping Video Shows Life-Altering Consequences of Marijuana Possession Arrests in NYC By Kassandra Frederique, AlteNet New Yorkers are all too familiar with stories like this. READ MORE»

Vape Pens Are Under Fire By Chuck Lenatti, The Leaf Online In arguments reminiscent of cannabis prohibition, opponents of e-cigs in California proclaimed that their intent is to protect the children. READ MORE»

Dr. Oz Brings Reefer Madness Back to Daytime Television By Amanda Reiman, Drug Policy Alliance It is up to us to prevent the propaganda from stalling progress and to share our experiences and voices. READ MORE»