Richard Cowan
Richard Cowan is a former NORML National Director and writes Marijuana Weekly News column for LA Weekly.
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Once Upon A Time And Time Again In Mexico: Tragedy And Farce
August 13 was the 500th anniversary of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico, and things are as bloody and absurd as ever.
Will Crackdown On Barcelona Cannabis Social Clubs Force Legalization Issue In Spain?
Spain is the country in Europe that needs marijuana legalization most urgently.
The Police Dog That Didn’t Bark For Democracy, But Did Against Medical Marijuana
Let’s be perfectly clear. The supporters of the insurrection are also opposed to marijuana reform.
DC Police Chief’s Bizarre Claims About Marijuana And Violence As Libertarian Billionaire Shows The Way
“I can tell you that marijuana, undoubtedly, is connected to violent crimes that we’re seeing in our community," said Robert Contee.
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The Drug War Is A Global Disaster That Americans Can No Longer Ignore
The U.S. cannot just forget the role that it has played in fomenting the violence of the Drug War.
FDA Approves Expensive Alzheimer’s Drug And Continues To Ignore Cannabis
The Alzheimer's Society has never funded research into cannabis as a potential treatment for dementia symptoms.