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Mon Jan 25, 2010
The DEA on Marijuana: Still Out of Date
The US Department of Justice sent a memorandum to US Attorneys throughout the country on October 19, 2009 providing instructions regarding the investigation and prosecution of medical marijuana related offenses where such activity is authorized under state law.
Authored by David W. Ogden, Deputy Attorney General, the memo reaffirms the government’s commitment to disrupt illegal drug trafficking but stresses that “as a general matter, pursuit of these priorities should not focus federal resources in your States on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana.”
Now, three months later, it is clear that the DEA must be having a hard time …READ MORE
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Mon Dec 14, 2009
Reality Check – The Long Road to Legalization
Reform advocates are excited about the progress of medical marijuana – and there’s good reason for this enthusiasm. The Obama Administration has adopted a hands-off policy regarding state level reforms. Colorado has joined California in allowing over-the-counter access to medical marijuana in storefront dispensaries. Congress appears ready to finally allow a decade old medical marijuana initiative passed by the voters of the District of Columbia to take effect as a matter of home rule for the capital city’s residents. Along with the passage of a medical marijuana initiative in Michigan and of decriminalization of possession of an ounce of marijuana in Massachusetts in the last election, these developments are the source of great optimism in the reform movement.
While these accomplishments are good news, especially for patients that …READ MORE
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Fri Nov 6, 2009
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress. Marijuana in the United States: Still Busted After All These Years
This may come as a shock, but marijuana is illegal in the United States, marijuana laws remain relatively harsh in most parts of the country, and marijuana arrests have nearly doubled since 1991. …READ MORE
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Cannabis Column: How Much Pot Do Americans Consume?
Wed Sep 16, 2009
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.How Much Pot Do Americans Consume?
Analysis for the legalize and tax debate.READ MORE
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Cannabis Column: The Top Ten Obstacles to Marijuana Law Reform
Fri Jun 26, 2009
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.The Top Ten Obstacles to Marijuana Law Reform
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Cannabis Column #52: Drugs and the Criminal Justice System
Mon Apr 27, 2009
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Drugs and the Criminal Justice System
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Cannabis Column #51: Marijuana in the Age of Obama
Tue Mar 3, 2009
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Marijuana in the Age of Obama
The rise of Obama to the presidency and his assumption of power over the last several months mark the launch of a new era in American politics. Obama’s budget, for example, has prompted widespread observations that …READ MORE
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Fri Dec 26, 2008
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Budget Crunch - New Opportunities for State-Level Cannabis Reform
Despite major changes in Washington resulting from Barack Obama’s election, the most promising opportunities for cannabis reform in the next few years remain at the state level. Why? Because marijuana prohibition is expensive for state and …READ MOREtags: 7 « add a comment
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Thu Nov 6, 2008
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Marijuana Measures Pass in Michigan, Massachusetts
One of the most significant developments for marijuana users this Election Day was the passage of marijuana reform measures in Michigan and Massachusetts.
Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure that …READ MORE
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Wed Oct 1, 2008
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.The Failure of Bush Administration Drug Policies
The Bush Administration has failed to reduce or control marijuana use in the United States. Marginal changes in marijuana and other drug use have been distorted to support false claims that incremental progress in reducing marijuana and other drug use has been achieved. …READ MORE
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Tue Jul 8, 2008
Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Where There's Smoke...
Marijuana use is more popular in some parts of the United States and less widespread in others.
Efforts to legalize marijuana depend, in some part, on …READ MORE
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Fri May 16, 2008

Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress.Ten Reasons People Use Marijuana
Why do people use marijuana?
According to the federal government’s READ MORE
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Thu Apr 10, 2008

Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress. Reality Check (Pt 2): Decrim vs. Legalization
Decrim vs. Legalization is a false choice, and supporters of marijuana law reform, obviously, support both. Legalization is preferred, however, removing or reducing criminal penalties for marijuana possession is a constructive step in the right direction.
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Mon Feb 25, 2008

Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress. Reality Check: Rethinking Progress Toward Legalization
The marijuana reform movement is larger and more diverse now than it was 10, 20, or even 30 years ago but that is no indication that marijuana’s legalization is more likely now – or in the near future – than it has been at any time in the past.
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Tue Jan 8, 2008

Jon Gettman is a long time contributor to HIGH TIMES. A former National Director of NORML, Jon has a Ph.D. in public policy and regional economic development and consults with attorneys, advocates, and non-profits on cannabis related research and public policy issues. On October 8, 2002, along with a coalition of organizations, he filed a new petition to have cannabis rescheduled under federal law. This column will track that petition's progress. Arresting Developments and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever been arrested because of marijuana? For most marijuana users, the answer is no. Still, with marijuana arrests at historic levels, over 800,000 per year, it makes a lot of sense to consider how to avoid getting busted in 2008.
Of course, every marijuana user should know their legal rights, but even better is …READ MOREtags: 13 « add a comment
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