New York: The Hempire State?
Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session.
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Worth Repeating: National Cancer Institute Says Pot Fights Cancer
Last year, the National Cancer Institute — “the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research” — created a stir by publishing the truth: the molecules found in pot kill breast and lung cancers in lab tests. Marijuana remains a federally illegal, schedule 1 drug.
OAS Releases Historic Report on Drug Policy Alternatives
OAS released a report on drug control that includes an assessment of the current state of affairs and looks at scenarios for directions in drug policy.
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CO Training State's First Weed-Friendly Police Dog
Washington has already begun training new police dogs that do not alert police to marijuana, and Colorado is now getting on board.
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Tully's Coffee Owner Would Consider Selling Marijuana in His Shops
Patrick Dempsey, the 'Grey's Anatomy' actor and owner of Seattle based Tully's Coffee said: "Coffee is good for your mind—it's basically a legalised drug...
Poll: Almost No One Thinks Marijuana Users Should Be Jailed
Reason-Rupe released polling data that revealed only a minuscule percentage of Americans believe that marijuana use and possession should result in jail.
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PA Police Arrest Speakers, Organizers at Marijuana Rally
The fifth monthly Smoke Down Prohibition rally in Philadelphia ended with police breaking through the crowd to arrest several individuals.
After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana State
Illinois House Bill 1 (HB1) now goes to Governor Quinn and if he signs it, Illinois would become the country's 19th medical marijuana state...
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New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
Federal MMJ Court Support, Press Conference with Bob Filner
Showing great leadership, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has taken up the issue of medical cannabis and since he was elected has vocalized his support.
Piece of the Week | Game of Thrones Dragon Pipes
This week we found a very cool dragon pipe honoring the George R. R. Martin series, Game of Thrones . Game of Thrones has earned much noteriaty since the HBO mini-series began…
Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Linked to Spikes in Hard Drug Use
Schools with student drug testing programs are likely to see a rise in consumption of hard drugs, according to a trial in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
'Remedy' Witness Takes Stand in Street Stop Case
In 2003, the NYPD agreed to institute a series of written reforms aimed to audit street stops in the case of Daniels v. The City of New York.
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U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag Defends Use of Lawsuits Against Bay Area Medical Marijuana Outlets
The U.S. attorney for the northern district of California, Melinda Haag , defended her lawsuits against landlords of medical marijuana outlets one day after this city’s largest provider revealed its landlord is…
San Diego Judge Not Convinced Medical Marijuana Case Will Result in Guilty Verdict
This case illustrates San Diego DA Bonnie Dumanis’ refusal to follow state law and her procedure of the punishment of medical cannabis patients.
Study Finds Marijuana Buffers Against Negative Psychological Effects of Social Exclusion
Research published online May 14 in Social Psychological and Personality Science has uncovered that marijuana buffers people from experiencing social pain .
Stopping the IRS War on Medical Marijuana Providers
Some way has to be found to exempt state-permitted medical marijuana providers from the clutches of 280E and its punitive tax burden.
LA Has 3 Medical Marijuana Regulation Measures Up for Vote
The city of Los Angeles now has 3 different medical marijuana regulation measures up for a public vote next week.