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UN Report Calls for Drug Policies That Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm
The United Nations says that the War on Drugs has “profound and far-reaching” impacts, and it’s time for member states to start implementing new policies.
Pot Company Uses Proceeds to Help Kids Taken From Undocumented Parents
An Oregon-based edibles company is joining the effort to help get the children of undocumented parents legal help.
Civil Rights Icon to Appear at Earth Day Cannabis Village
The prominent civil rights leader, Dolores Huerta, is slated to be the featured guest at San Diego's Earth Day Cannabis Village.
Philippines: Duterte Calls for Genocide Against Drug Users
Police in the Philippines killed 32 people in a wave of anti-drug operations north of the capital, Manila—making…
Duterte Still Defiant on Draconian Drug War
The Philippines’ ultra-hardline President Rodrigo Duterte met in Manila on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and…
International Investigators Targeted by Spyware Sold to Mexican Government
In the current atmosphere of cyber crime, hacking and spying, this is an especially egregious example: the international…
UK: Members of Parliament Suggest Pot Use Is a Human Right
It is a basic human right for cannabis enthusiasts to consume the herb without any interference from the…
Mexico Under Pressure To Investigate Military Massacre
Human Rights Watch on Aug. 22 called on Mexico’s government to ensure an “impartial and effective” investigation into the killing…
Does the Smell of Marijuana Smoke Violate Your Rights?
In the immortal words of Lynyrd Skynyrd: “Ooooh that smell, Can’t you smell that smell?” Ever since recreational…