Officer's Record May Help Rapper He Arrested
A cop accused of falsely arresting Meek Mill over a "pot odor" cannot exclude evidence of prior unwarranted searches based on such "smells," a judge ruled.
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Chronicle Book Review: Hemp Bound
With Hemp Bound, veteran journalist Doug Fine has embraced an enthusiastic new role as an apostle of weed's country cousin. He's taken up the mantle of Jack Herer, but with more rigorous scientific backing,
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jonathan Ogden, Applies for Medical Marijuana Dispensary License
Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Jonathan Ogden, retired Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle, applied for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Nevada.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 7, 2014:
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.05.07)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 7, 2014:
Federal Government to Increase Its Supply of Marijuana for Clinical Research
Federal agencies are moving forward with plans to increase the US government’s production of research-grade cannabis. Last week, the DEA publicly announced
London School of Economics Report Calls for New Approaches to Drug Policy
A London School of Economics report outlining negative outcomes and collateral damage from the war on drugs called for evidence-based approaches to drugs.
Over 2,000 Texans Protest Unjust Marijuana Laws With DFW NORML
On Saturday, over two thousand Texans joined DFW NORML in Ft. Worth to rally against the prohibition of marijuana. The rally was part of...
Florida Poll: Majority of Voters Back Legalization, Super-Majority Endorse Medical Cannabis
Nearly nine out of ten Floridians support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll of registered voters.
Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Larry Harvey Goes to Washington DC to Lobby Congress Ahead of May 12th Trial
Medical marijuana patient Larry Harvey, 70, is traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to persuade Congress to stop funding unnecessary federal prosecutions like his.
Florida House Approves Cannabidiol Bill
The Florida House voted 111-7 to conditionally exempt a small group of sick people from criminal law for using marijuana low in THC yet high in CBD.
Uruguay's Mujica Is the Grumpy Old Man of Global Marijuana Legalization
Uruguay will formally unveil the regulations for its legal marijuana commerce next week, although the broad outlines are already known. The stuff will...
The Largest Marijuana March Ever? 150,000 Protest in Buenos Aires!
150,000 people showed up in Buenos Aires for the Argentine Global Marijuana March under the banner "No Jail for Cultivation -- Regulate Cannabis Now!"
Medical Marijuana Patients Claim Pot Shop Limits Increase Pollution
Medical marijuana patients sued San Diego, claiming its restrictions on the number of pot shops in the city exacerbate pollution by increasing the number of people who cultivate pot at home or have to travel to pick up their medicine.
Minnesota House Offers Unworkable “Compromise” on Medical Marijuana
The proposal would not provide patients with medicine and federal law preempts, requiring the health department to contract with a marijuana manufacturer.
Missouri Bill Would Keep Marijuana Users Out of Jail
Missouri House and Senate sent bill SB 491, to eliminate jail for up to 10 grams of marijuana, at least the first time, to Gov. Jay Nixon for signature.
NORML PAC Endorses Neda Bolourian for Montgomery County Council
NORML PAC Manager Erik Altieri said, Neda Bolourian's "support for legalizing marijuana and reforming Maryland’s marijuana laws makes her a great champion."
Advocates Launch VoteMedicalMarijuana.org to Track Voting Records for Individual Members of Congress
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) relaunched its VoteMedicalMarijuana.org website, an online tool that provides voting records for each Members of Congress.