The Yes on 19 campaign bought a full-age advertisement wrapping the entirety of this morning’s LA Times, showcasing former San Diego Police Chief Joseph McNamara and a litany of reasons to support Proposition 19.

In 1976, Reggae legend Peter Tosh released the song and album “Legalize It,” which quickly became an anthem for the marijuana reform movement.Now, in 2010, the family of Peter Tosh is for the first time coming out and announcing its strong support of California’s Proposition 19 and the Just Say Now Campaign to legalize marijuana nationwide, including the launch of a new video from Peter Tosh’s son Dave, intended to help mobilize voters to go to the polls November 2, and to organize supporters to call voters for Prop 19 this weekend.

This video is simply brilliant. Watch it and pass it on. Tip o’ the hat to Pete Guither at Drug War Rant.

Sonisphere, the huge heavy metal fest swings through Europe this summer with acts like Slayer, Anthrax, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop. I caught the headbang-athon here in Stockholm this rainy Saturday. My friend Lyssa B who is crew on Leonard Cohen–he’s playing Sunday–staggered through the mud and crowds with wristbands and badges which [...]