Drugs

Oklahomans launch ballot initiative for medical marijuana

August 6, 2014 By Earchiel Johnson

The Oklahomans for Health on June 17 launched a ballot initiative to vote on legalization of medical marijuana in the upcoming midterm elections.

U.S. drug war destroys rain forests

February 21, 2014 By Thomas Riggins

Rain forests around the world are rapidly disappearing due to illegal logging, the growth of palm oil plantations, the clearance for cattle ranching and other forms of commercial agriculture. Now scientists warn of another threat.

Community self-defense groups confront Mexico’s drug cartels

February 3, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

An armed insurgency is emerging across Mexico. However, rather than being a movement to overthrow a government, it aims to defend communities and combat drug cartels.

Could medical marijuana turn Florida blue in 2014?

January 30, 2014 By Joshua Leclair

This past Monday, the Florida Supreme Court approved a ballot measure to make medical marijuana legal in the state.

“The Beast” claims six fatalities in Mexico train disaster

August 27, 2013 By Emile Schepers

The train was one of several Mexican and Central American immigrants call "la Bestia" -- "the beast." It goes from Southern Mexico northward to Mexico's Northern border with the United States.