All posts tagged "prison"

In History

Marc Emery Released From U.S. Custody

Photo by Rebecca Cook Canadian publisher and cannabis activist turned American federal prisoner Marc Emery was...

Joint Opinions

Five Things The “Straight” Business World Continues to Get Wrong about Marijuana

As the multi-billion dollar cannabis market transitions above ground, there is no shortage of conflict and...

Legal

Study: Chicago Police Make Marijuana Arrests Regardless of Decriminalization

Despite changes to Chicago pot laws allowing police the option of issuing citations as opposed to...

Politics

A Call For Unity From Federal Marijuana Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I write these words you see before you from the dark confines...

Politics

New Poll Indicates Americans Ready to End War on Drugs

A recent survey indicates that the American people are ready to finally put an end to...

Legal

I Am Serving 20 Years For Opening a Medical Cannabis Dispensary

February 5, 2014 I grew up in Modesto, Calif., and like many of the low income...

Joint Opinions

I Am Serving a 10-Year Mandatory Minimum for Marijuana in Colorado

Oh, the joy and heartbreak of being here in Colorado. It is somewhat ironic that the...

Politics

Will 27,000 Annual Marijuana Arrests Stop in New York City Under Mayor Bill de Blasio?

On New Year’s Day, Bill de Blasio was officially sworn into office as the mayor of...

Legal

Despite Drug Policy Reform, Half of U.S. Prisoners Still Serving Time for Non-Violent Drug Crimes

On Jan. 30, the Obama Administration announced an early release plan for non-violent drug offenders serving...

Economics

Inside the Micro-Economy of a U.S. Federal Prison

Here is how it works—the real money end of prison is pretty straightforward and simple. We...

Politics

Reaction on Legal Marijuana in Colorado from a Federal Prisoner

On New Year’s Day, I walked into the TV room to find inmates watching the news...