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Marijuana Legalization: Should Airplane Pilots be Allowed to Smoke?

Marijuana Legalization: Should Airplane Pilots be Allowed to Smoke?

Jessie Bullock in Drugs 3 weeks ago

Marijuana use should not be regulated differently than any other mind-altering substances that pilots are currently allowed to consume.

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Obama Drug Policy: Strict Rules Show President is Fighting a Losing Battle

Obama Drug Policy: Strict Rules Show President is Fighting a Losing Battle

Jessie Bullock in Drugs 4 weeks ago

The White House just released its 2013 National Drug Control Strategy, which fails to address the reality of America’s drug situation and suggests Obama will again be fighting a losing battle.

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Obama Drug Control Policy: Gets Called Out For Not Meeting Its Own Standards

Obama Drug Control Policy: Gets Called Out For Not Meeting Its Own Standards

Mayura Iyer in Drugs 4 weeks ago

Despite the new drug policy released by the White House earlier this week, the GAO finds that the government's reforms for drug control have made no progress on many of their goals.

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5 Reasons Marijuana Still Hasn't Been Legalized

5 Reasons Marijuana Still Hasn't Been Legalized

Gary Bryan in Drugs 4 weeks ago

The week after 4/20, many are wondering why marijuana is still illegal. Well, I can think of a few reasons...

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Drug Decriminalization: Why Both Brazil and the U.S. Should Do It

Drug Decriminalization: Why Both Brazil and the U.S. Should Do It

Jessie Bullock in Drugs 4 weeks ago

It is high time for both the U.S. and Brazil to help drug users seek treatment without fear of punishment, and allocate more resources to fight real criminals.

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Gary Johnson Answers Your Burning Marijuana Questions

Gary Johnson Answers Your Burning Marijuana Questions

Gary Johnson in Drugs 4 weeks ago

Read my responses to the top four most Mic'd PolicyMic commenters on why it's time for America's politicians to legalize marijuana.

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4/20: Americans Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana, Why Aren't Politicians?

4/20: Americans Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana, Why Aren't Politicians?

Gary Johnson in Drugs 1 month ago

As the governor of New Mexico, I made waves by becoming the highest ranking elected official to call for marijuana legalization. The tipping point is here, and politicians must follow suit.

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Marijuana Legalization: 4/20 is a Perfect Time to Support the Marijuana Justice League

Marijuana Legalization: 4/20 is a Perfect Time to Support the Marijuana Justice League

Gary Bryan in Drugs 1 month ago

Members of Congress are proposing to let state marijuana legalization slide. But can they overcome a renewed push to keep the drug war going?

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