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Richard Branson: Speak Out on the War on Drugs
Sir Richard Branson asks us to speak out on the war on drugs.
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Initiatives Aim at 2014
Two separate medical marijuana initiative campaigns aimed at the November 2014 ballot are underway in Arkansas.
Piece of the Week | Helmet Bongs
Besides the fact that these are some really cool pieces of intricate glasswork, what's the fascination with helmet bongs?
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Chilean Psychiatrist Leads Crusade to Legalize Marijuana
The good doctor wants to legalize marijuana, as well as other psychotropic plants that have been used for hundreds of years such as peyote and ayahuasca.
Border Patrol Dog Isn't Up to 9th Circuit's Snuff
Border Patrol records deprived an alleged marijuana smuggler of his right to challenge the reliability of a drug-sniffing dog, the 9th Circuit ruled.
Miami Federal Prosecutor Called on Misconduct in Drug Cases
Shaygan won a $600,000 judgment against Hoffman and another federal prosecutor, with the judge in the case finding their conduct profoundly disturbing.
Animal's Backdoor Pharmacist Doesn’t Drink Coffee
Previously, Backdoor Pharmacist does quaaludes, mephedrone, kratom, benzos, smart drugs and “bath salts.” But not coffee. Have fun; try not to die.
Chronicle Book Review: Rise of the Warrior Cop
Rise of the Warrior Cop explains what happened. It's a story whose origins go back to colonial days, but an entertaining and illuminating story.
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Uruguay to Sell Legal Marijuana at Low Price of $2.5 Per Gram to Compete With Black Market
El Pais now reports via Univision that the Uruguay marijuana bill fixes the price around $2.50 per gram. The bill is up for vote in the Senate, where it is expected to be passed, and finally signed into law by President José Mujica, a longtime supporter of drug reform.
Medical Marijuana Isn't Immune From Seizure
Users' medical marijuana cards at a grow site did not immunize the crop from seizure, nor did it require police to prove guilt before destroying a harvest
Will Washington Post Sale Help End Marijuana Prohibition?
The Washington Post compared 10,000 cannabis activists gathered in DC to protest prohibition laws to UFO enthusiasts.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.08.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 7, 2013:
Video: Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Marijuana, We've Been Terribly Misled, DEA Has No Scientific Basis
Dr. Sanjay Gupta made a huge statement for cannabis reform, appearing on Piers Morgan last night and apologizing on air for opposing marijuana legalization
Attorney General Eric Holder Wants Sentencing Reform
We at Weedist have covered a great deal about Eric Holder, and I was quite surprised that he is actually talking about something sensible and decent.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.07)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of August 7, 2013.
Broken Laws Shatter Happy Home: The Alexandria Hill Story
The story of Alexandria Hill, a two year old from Texas, is absolutely heartbreaking, but I think it is story that needs to be told. Does cannabis use...
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Mexico City to Begin Cannabis Legalization Discussion
The Mexico City Federal District city council and Mayor Miguel Mancera announced that debates would begin in September covering cannabis legalization.
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DIY Cannabis Drink: Old Hippie Canna-Coconut Blaster
On his spectacular blog, Beyond Chronic, our own Old Hippie has concocted a great recipe for easily making your own cannabis drinks.