Farmer's Markets for Legal Weed?
Justin Hartfield, owner of weedmaps.com, seeks to expand his influence by bringing a farmer’s market type of approach to the purchase of medical weed
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Legislation Introduced to Ease Banking for Marijuana Business
The Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act aims to accomplish this by updating federal banking laws to account for discrepancies with state laws
Chronicle Book Review: Race to Incarcerate: A Graphic Retelling
Michelle Alexander notes, she used Race to Incarcerate as an organizing tool, sending copies to people who could benefit from its policy analysis.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013:
Australian Expert Urges Legalization to Curb Binge Drinking
Robin Room, the director of Australia’s leading alcohol research center, has released a statement calling for the legalization of marijuana for adults.
Taking the Human-Cannabis Relationship Seriously in Health Science & Public Policy
An expedient smokescreen clearing approach is a historical and comparative ecological one that focuses on the human-cannabis relationship.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in DC
District of Columbia Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) filed a marijuana decriminalization bill for the nation's capital Wednesday.
Chronicle Book Review: Cannabis Nation and Marijuanamerica
Cannabis Nation is authored by respected British drug historian James Mills and is the sequel to his 2003 Cannabis Britannica.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013.
Medicinal Marijuana is Now Officially Kosher
Prominent orthodox rabbi Efraim Zalmanovich declared that the use of medicinal marijuana is not only perfectly acceptable, but it also happens to be kosher.
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Pulmonary Risks
cannabis smoking does not increase risk of COPD or airway cancers.There is even a suggestion that cannabis may be protective for both conditions.
NORML Meets With Former Mexican President on Cannabis Legalization
Speakers from CCPR, LEAP and NORML noted that marijuana prohibition is an international problem founded on international treaties.
Washington Releases Marijuana Market Regulations
The Washington State Liquor Control Board released its final proposed regulations for the state’s adult marijuana industry on July 3.
Higher Education Potential Indicator of Marijuana Use
A study from Northern Ireland and reveals that marijuana use rates tend to be greater for those engaged in higher education.
Marijuana Use Connection to Mental Illness Is Reefer Madness
the prevalence of schizophrenia and psychoses has remained stable or declined when marijuana use increased significantly among the general populace.
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide.
Let’s Get Jerry Duval Out of Prison!
Jerry Duval surrendered to federal authorities to serve a whopping 10-year prison sentence, even though he was never in violation of medical marijuana laws.
Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers
Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.