Thomas Laverty, a Worcester, Massachusetts plumber, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for using his family’s plumbing business as a front for
If you have consumed marijuana long enough, chances are you have had run-ins with law enforcement. Hopefully those interactions were favorable, and if not, hopefully
The nice people at Americans for Safe Access sent me a document with tips for protecting your legal medical marijuana garden from experiencing issues with
WHEN/WHERE: 2 p.m., today, Wednesday Oct. 29, at the Partnership for Safety and Justice, 825 N.E. 20th Ave #250, Portland, Ore. 97232. WHAT’s NEWS: At least 29
Every wonder why law enforcement fights so hard against marijuana legalization? While there are many reasons, one of the biggest ones is because their funding
By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director A survey released by the publication Law Officer revealed that a majority of law enforcement officers want to see our country’s marijuana laws
By John Payne Approximately 100 people attended our Cape Girardeau Town Hall meeting on Monday. In addition to Rep. Paul Curtman (R – Pacific), who
MONTEVIDEO-A bill that would legalize and regulate marijuana, putting it under strict governmental control, passed the lower house of the Uruguayan legislature last night and
By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director On May 18th, The Panic Hour and PhillyNORML held “Smoke Down Prohibition V” in a free speech zone near the Liberty Bell in
While many of us are gearing up for our Memorial Holiday weekend filled with fun, friends and family, I can’t help but think about my
By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Reason-Rupe has just released new polling data that revealed only a minuscule percentage of Americans believe that marijuana use and possession
There are millions of medical marijuana patients around the country, and as medical marijuana programs expand in the states that allow it, there will be
It troubles me to see how many people in the marijuana industry and culture that have no idea how important asset forfeiture reform is. Essentially,
By Major Neill Franklin (Ret.), Executive Director, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition 2012 has been an unprecedented year for drug policy reformers. We were victorious in securing full
A delightful, heartfelt take on the Carol of the Bells from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). This is FANTASTIC!
Neill Franklin Makes His Case For Legalizing Marijuana Neill Franklin, a retired Baltimore narcotics cop, cheers the successful votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes And Others Explain Why They Support I-502 Members of the Washington State Law Enforcement Community discuss why marijuana should be
The ‘War On Drugs’ Has Failed. The Time For Reform Is Now. Neill Franklin was a commander for the Maryland State Police Department. He saw
New Approach Washington Releases A New Campaign Ad To Support I-502 Below is a video that was recently published by New Approach Washington In Support
Law Enforcement In Oregon Should Be Fined For Election Violations It wasn’t that long ago that a friend here in Oregon pointed out that Dwight
Donate To Citizens For Sensible Law Enforcement To Help End Marijuana Prohibition Marijuana prohibition is one of the worst public policies in American history. I
Idaho Cops Are Using Unconstitutional Tactics To Search For Medical Marijuana I have been meaning to point out an alarming trend in Idaho, but I
Law Enforcers Say Ending Prohibition Will Improve Public Safety A group of police officers, prosecutors, judges and other criminal justice professionals — including Seattle’s former
By Major Neill Franklin (Ret.) On June 17, 1971 President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” We arrested fewer than half a million people
