Weed Watch

UT students pass initiative calling for equalization of penalties associated with pot and alcohol use, plus other weed news

"...and for driving while intoxicated. In 2002, a similar MPP-backed proposal – which capped possession at three ounces and..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...national average. The full report is available online at www.mpp.org/teens.html. – J.S. Happenings• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, which provides..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

The anti-terror act used to bust Northwest dope-trade ring

"..."Many thousands of voters have been effectively disenfranchised," said MPP spokesman Bruce Mirken. "However you feel about marijuana, that..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature

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"...is estimated to be $9 billion per year (see www.mpp.org/harmful.html). If we add to this the cost of lost..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column

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"...bruce.mirken@mpp.org..."

July 4, 2003 Column

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"...to visit the Marijuana Policy Project's Web site at www.mpp.org to fight back by sending a pre-written letter to..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Pointing Out Detention Centers "In Plain Sight"

Sky-high art turns eyes to migrant detention and incarceration

"...returned them to Juárez under the Migration Protection Protocols (MPP). This 2019 federal program requires asylum-seekers to wait for..."

July 3, 2020 Arts Post by Victoria Rossi

Lege Limits Use of Cannabis Oil for Epileptics

Compassionate misuse

"...Fazio said the MPP's immediate goal is to get DPS to alter these..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Luv Doc

Something very fundamental is missing

"...I think you've learned your lesson: If you ever..."

May 27, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

4:20 on 5/3: Rally for Pot-Law Reform

Million Marijuana March this Saturday in Austin

"...Here in Austin, pot-law reformers will gather at City..."

May 1, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texans Like Pot

Survey results clear: reform is needed

"...first time, on lobbying efforts here. Indeed, Rob Kampia, MPP's co-founder and executive director, believes legalization is possible in..."

April 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

A 'Third Way' for Pot-Law Reform?

Marijuana Policy Project says 'No' to Kennedy proposal

"...As such, MPP has launched an online petition, calling on Kennedy to..."

Jan. 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pot a Cash Crop in Colorado

Medi-pot license applications net millions

"...August 1 marked the filing deadline for Colorado's medi-pot..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Medi-Pot Update

State lawmakers change pot rules and more states consider legalizing

"...The problem is that city officials have been freaked..."

June 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Medi-Pot Finally Makes it to D.C.

After more than a decade of waiting, city officials give medi-pot the green light

"...a dozen others are considering such laws, reports the MPP – including South Dakota, where voters will weigh in..."

May 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

Stephen's Home Alone adventure was not at all like Macaulay Culkin's

"...are all of Charlotte's parties. The executive director of MPP was there (sorry, he obviously flunked Social Skills 101),..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Medi-Pot Roundup

Reefer Madness fills you in on the latest in medical marijuana news

"...In Rhode Island, lawmakers have passed a measure that..."

June 5, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pot for Thought

Is Pot Regulation Growing on America?

"...With New Hampshire poised to become the 14th state..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Snack-Food Makers Upset Munchies-Prone Stoners

Potheads boycott Kellogg's

"...For more on Michael Phelps and some great stoner..."

Feb. 12, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

What Do Obama and Palin Have in Common?

Believe it or not, Obama and Palin are both former tokers

"...on to live productive, wildly successful lives," Rob Kampia, MPP executive director, says in a press release. "That she..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

New Pot-Law Blog

New source for pot-law news hits the wire

"...Finding good drug-law news and info can be a..."

July 24, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Miss Understood

Carolyn Wonderland through the looking glass

"...she does. SIMS, HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians), MPP (Marijuana Policy Project), NORML (National Organization for the Reform..."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Reefer Madness

Feds remain illogically steadfast in opposition to medicinal marijuana

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Colbert Takes on the Pot Lobby

You're on notice!

"...a line with the 411 that Aaron Houston, the MPP's Capitol Hill lobbyist – and the only full-time pot..."

July 25, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Two Years, One Joint -- Yeah, Sure, That's Fair...

"...the entire town.) On the anniversary of Lawrence’s incarceration, MPP announced it will pursue placing a statewide pot decrim..."

March 23, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

That Our Program Is Worthless Is NOT What's Important Here …

Whether the ONDCP's anti-drug media campaign actually works apparently isn't what concerns the White House. What's more important is who writes about the failed ad campaign.

"...aside to Grim’s story that Grim worked for the MPP is included in his online P-staff bio. Properly schooled,..."

Feb. 8, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Federal drug czar still lying about pot and wasting taxpayer money

"...a fraud on the media and the public," said MPP's Steve Fox in a press release. "The evidence connecting..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The DOJ spams America with canned op-eds supporting mandatory minimum sentences

"...possession of up to 3 oz. of marijuana. The MPP argued that Walters' visits to the state were in..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wants Many Political Parties

"...estimated to be 9 billion dollars per year (see www.mpp.org/harmful.html). If we add to this the cost of lost..."

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