Quick Hits (News)Judge Rules U.S. Laws Prevail Over State'sBy: Crystal Carreon (Mercury News) In a blow to champions of medicinal marijuana and a key victory for U.S. government regulators, a federal court in San Jose ruled against restraining U.S. drug agents from raiding a Santa Cruz cannabis co-operative that helps the ill and dying. Click here for the full story. Appeals Court Rules Vacaville man can Smoke Medical MarijuanaBy: Jess Sullivan (Daily Republic) FAIRFIELD -- A felon on probation can use medical marijuana, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. Click here for the full story. Netherlands Makes Cannabis a Prescription DrugBy: Paul Gallagher (Reuters) AMSTERDAM, -- The Netherlands became the world's first country to make cannabis available as a prescription drug in pharmacies to treat chronically ill patients, a top Dutch health official said. Click here for the full story. Searches Without Warrant ClarifiedBy: David Kravets (AP) SAN FRANCISCO -- Police may conduct warrantless searches on adult convicts only if authorities know in advance that their subjects are on parole or probation, the California Supreme Court has ruled. Click here for the full story. |
Growin' Our Own (Feature stories)Hey California, the Joke is on YouBy: Elmore Stone The only problem is, it ain't funny. After almost 7 years of Proposition 215 as law, which was working just as intended for the most part, the California legislature, in another feat of utter stupidity for which they seem to strive, very recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 420. I'm not kidding, that is the bill number. It is on its way to the governor's office for signature or veto. I took the liberty to call the governor's office and not a soul will say what his intentions are. So, your guess is as good as any. Click here for the full story. U.S. Uses Terror Law to Pursue Crimes From Drugs to SwindlingBy: Eric Lichtblau (The New York Times) WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration, which calls the USA Patriot Act perhaps its most essential tool in fighting terrorists, has begun using the law with increasing frequency in many criminal investigations that have little or no connection to terrorism. Click here for the full story. A Five Year PartyBy: Randy L. Back in the days when I had absolutely no common sense, the 1970's for me, was such a time. I had recently graduated from high school and had no intention of continuing my education, what could college teach me that I didn't already know anyway? See what I mean about no common sense? Hey, I was young and feeling adventurous. I was working at a Phillips 66 fillin' station in a town named Soquel, California. The money I was making there did not quench my appetite for good living and good times - or, I never had enough bucks. Click here for the full story. Cinder-FellaBy: Rodger Beasley No intelligent living individuals are represented in this writing. After waking up from a couple of hours of much needed sleep he glanced at the clock. It was noon. Damn graveyard shifts at the oil refinery were kicking his ass. He picked up the phone and dialed. "Shake?" Click here for the full story. |
Pipeline (Other stuff)First Tokers of Health Canada Cannabis call it Disgusting, Want Money BackBy: CJAD (Staff) OTTAWA (CP) - Some of the first patients to smoke Health Canada's government-approved marijuana say it's "disgusting" and want their money back. Click here for the full story. Survey Finds Millions of New U.S. Drug AbusersBy: Maggie Fox (Reuters) WASHINGTON -- A redesigned survey of who uses and abuses drugs in the United States has found millions of "missed" users and addicts, with an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from alcohol or drug abuse. Click here for the full story. DA Uses Anti-Terrorism Laws to Bust Meth LabsBy: David Ingram (Journal Reporter) Frustrated by drug laws that he thought were not tough enough on methamphetamine producers, prosecutor Jerry Wilson decided to examine the books. Click here for the full story. A New Hard-Liner at the DEABy: Jason Vest Though the Republican Party prides itself on being a champion of state sovereignty, one need only mention phrases like "medical marijuana" or "drug law reform" to see how quickly the Administration of George W. Bush becomes hostile to the notion of the autonomy of states. Click here for the full story. |
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