Everybody Must Get Stoned!

The national trend of marijuana reform law continues to build

"...worked for the National Organ­iz­ation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, the granddaddy of pot-law reform advocacy..."

March 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Quarter Ounce a Day

Texas man lives by -- and fights for -- medical marijuana

"...the United States currently granted federal permission to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, under the "Compassionate Investigational New Drug"..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Andrew Slaton

Reefer Madness Revisited

The Marijuana Policy Project's Rob Kampia on the recent victories for legal marijuana

"...with Rob Kampia, co-founder and executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, and what a difference those five years..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Supremes Take a Hit

The federalist smoke from medical marijuana reaches the Supreme Court. Can they clear the air on states' rights, pot, and the Constitution?

"...to prohibit – the cultivation, possession, and consumption of marijuana by seriously ill patients who use the drug in..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...would also protect doctors who suggest their patients try marijuana as medicine to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of disease...."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...making Texas look bad. They've got a robust medical marijuana program, a head start on industrial hemp production, and..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...got news on the feds' new approach to medical marijuana, the nation's new drug strategy, the economics of the..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Good news! Marijuana use remains steady.

"...a five-year low of just 9.8%. And, Walters noted, marijuana use among adolescents also has dropped to just 6.7%..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas

The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign

"...World Economic Forum, about a state's right to legalize marijuana and his alleged longstanding support for a move toward..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Pot is the gateway to hell. Who knew?

"...reformers from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the Marijuana Policy Project, and the Drug Policy..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Despite massive money and law enforcement energy, people are still toking up

"...Although federal spending directed at marijuana prohibition has increased, marijuana use has not declined, according..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council Unanimously Votes to End Low-Level Pot Enforcement

Manley responds: "APD will still enforce marijuana laws"

"...county prosecutors across Texas to decline low-level possession of marijuana (POM) cases, the Austin City Council, on Jan. 23,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

DOJ Declares Truce in War on Pot

Attorney General declines to act against states legalizing marijuana

"...that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by adults. As long as those states "have also..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teens Still Smoke Pot

Would legalization lead to a decline?

"...News flash: Teenagers use marijuana more than any other illicit drug, according to an..."

Dec. 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Legalize it! Tax it!

Colorado voters pass pot tax; Maine voters legalize it

"...two states signaling to reformers that the War on Marijuana is certainly down in the polls...."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Medical Marijuana Victory

"...prescription-writing privileges if they discuss the use of medical marijuana with their patients. The feds' appeal had sought to..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High Profits: Cannabis as Pot of Gold

High Profits, by Austin’s Bat Bridge Entertainment, debuts

"...On the eve of 4/20, CNN airs a marijuana double-hitter: the premiere High Profits (produced by Austin-based Bat..."

April 19, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reefer Madness: Ill Will

DEA torpedoes effort to secure FDA-approved marijuana

"...be available for research into the medicinal value of marijuana, with the ultimate goal of developing an FDA-approved medi-pot...."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The state doctors' group stands up for physician, patient rights

"...the right of doctors and patients to discuss medical marijuana as a viable treatment option, without fear of recrimination..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grass

"...comix artist Paul Mavrides), director Ron Mann entertainingly details marijuana's path from legal recreational use to total criminalization. Crucial..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach

"...that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by adults.*..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Utah Supremes Say Search was a Real Stinker

Court reminds cops not to be led by the nose...

"...to the Utah Supreme Court, the faint smell of marijuana coming from behind closed doors is not evidence enough..."

March 30, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

About AIDS

Anecdotal support for using marijuana in HIV disease management gets some scientific backup.

"...a clinical trial protocol for studying the impact of marijuana on HIV-positive people. There is strong anecdotal support for..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Sandy Bartlett

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...Marcos can’t prevent the enforcement of Texas’ unusually strict marijuana laws. The cases were handled by the 15th Court..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Pot Bigger Than Corn

"...production valued (conservatively) at just more than $35 billion, marijuana is the largest cash crop in the U.S. –..."

Dec. 18, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Vote Pot!

"...South Dakota will weigh in on a series of marijuana-related ballot questions, from propositions that seek to make pot-law..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Justice Says Legalize It

Retired Supreme Court judge weighs in on pot prohibition

"...Justice John Paul Stevens believes the feds should legalize marijuana...."

April 25, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup 2/11/11

Your roundup of drug war news

"...DPS warns against travel in Mexico, most people favor marijuana, and more!..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

POTUS Candidates on Pot

Reefer on the presidential campaign trail

"...and politicking yet to come…for cryin’ out loud), the Marijuana Policy Project reports that 10 of the 18 declared..."

July 17, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Waving Sen. Norm Coleman's Freak Flag

"...letter from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Executive Director Allen St. Pierre in my inbox..."

June 27, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

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