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  • The Cannabis Column

    Fri Nov 6, 2009

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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  • Cannabis Column – #50

    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 MORE

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  • Cannabis Column - #49

    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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  • Cannabis Column - #48

    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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  • Cannabis Column - #47

    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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  • Cannabis Column – #46

    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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  • Cannabis Column - #45

    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.

    While over the last thirty years many states …READ MORE

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  • Cannabis Column - #44

    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.

    While the opportunities to …READ MORE

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  • Cannabis Column - #43

    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 MORE

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  • Cannabis Column - #41

    Fri Sep 14, 2007


    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 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse

    Since 1990 the federal government has conducted an annual survey on the prevalence of drug use and abuse in the United States. Before 1990 the survey was conducted every three years, but by the 1990s the War on Drugs had become such an important and expensive aspect of national governance that even greater attention …READ MORE

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  • Cannabis Column - #40

    Fri Jul 6, 2007


    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 and Religion

    Is the religious use of marijuana protected by the U.S. Constitution? The Ethiopian Coptic Church believes it is, and this important question is the subject of a lawsuit recently filed in Federal Court by Carl Olsen.

    The Supreme Court has previously recognized the legitimate use of other drugs for religious purposes. The use …READ MORE

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2009 HIGH TIMES CALENDAR

This year HIGH TIMES is proud to offer the 2009 Ultimate Grow Calendar, featuring hot tips from the world's foremost cannabis cultivator, Jorge Cervantes. Packed with monthly summaries and daily grow tips, this calendar aims to keep you on track, whether you are growing indoors or outside.

Covering everything from temperature control to nutrient programs and featuring simple but timely reminders to look ahead in the season, this year's Grow Calendar is the first of its kind and is sure to be a useful tool for all growers, beginners and experts alike.

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