“There’s one smoking a joint and another with spots. If I had my way, I’d have all of you shot.” – Pink Floyd, “In The Flesh” from The Wall“There’s one smoking a joint and another with spots. If I had my way, I’d have all of you shot.” – Pink Floyd, “In The Flesh” from [...]

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has vowed to reintroduce the legalization bill.California lawmakers took a historic first step toward legalizing marijuana when an Assembly committee approved legislation that would put the drug on the open market as a regulated and taxed product. read more

The sad case of Rachel Hoffman – a 23-year-old Florida State University student busted for marijuana possession, threatened into becoming a police informant, then murdered during a bungled drug sting – continues to play out in court. After being threatened with jail time for pot and agreeing to work for authorities, police officers gave Rachel [...]

[Editor's note: This article by Paul Armentano was published in Cannabis Culture Issue #72 in Fall 2008. Since then, Rachel's family has continued the fight for justice. Click here for the latest on the Rachel Hoffman case.] read more

Five activists filed a ballot initiative Monday that would legalize all adult marijuana possession, manufacturing and sales under Washington state law — one of the most sweeping efforts at marijuana reform playing out around the country this year. read more