Colorado's New Weed Acadamy Run by a Former NASA Scientist
In Colorado, one former NASA scientist is teaching enterprising smokers how to grow their own perfectly legal bud at home
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Blumenauer Pushes States Rights' Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Monday gave a public event for a bill to stop federal government interference with medical marijuana patients in legal states.
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Seattle Mayor: Marijuana Legalization "Positive Change"
Mayor Mike McGinn said: “Look at marijuana legalization. We’re now going to see businesses fighting for market share, instead of gangs fighting for turf."
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.02.27)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 27, 2013:
Record Level of Californians Support Regulating Marijuana
According to survey data released this week, a record number of Californians now support legalizing and regulating marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.02.27)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 27, 2013.
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Broomfield, CO Bans Marijuana Businesses Until 2015
Broomfield's City Council voted 7-3 to ban marijuana businesses until 2015. The ban could be made permanent afterward with a public vote.
New Hampshire Newspapers Back Medical Marijuana Bill
This past Sunday, New Hampshire’s Sentinel Source positively highlighted the state’s proposed medical marijuana legislation, House Bill 573.
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Matt Riddle Released From UFC After Second Failed Drug Test
Matt Riddle, a 27-year-old UFC fighter and Nevada medical marijuana patient, was released from the UFC after failing a post-fight drug test for marijuana.
San Diego Mayor Condemns Federal Prosecution of Cannabis Patients
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner discusses stopping prosecuting medical marijuana patients, respects states medical marijuana laws, and to reschedule marijuana.
Florida - Medical Marijuana Could Determine Governor’s Race
According to a recent poll, 70% of Florida voters support a plan to mend the state constitution to allow medical marijuana.
US Warrantless Spying Program Survives in High Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday shut down opponents of the U.S. government's warrantless surveillance program, finding they lack standing.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Welfare Drug Test Law
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test.
Indiana House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The GOP-controlled Indiana House voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a "reasonable suspicion" drug testing bill for welfare recipients. Drug tests...
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Silver Lining: Automatic Budget Cuts Would Hinder Drug War
The automatic budget cuts set for Friday could actually help lessen the federal drug war, costing the DEA $166 million of its $2.02 billion budget.
NH Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation
H.B. 573 would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.
Medical Marijuana Patient Raided After Mention in Newspaper
Cathy Jordan, a medical marijuana patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease, had her home raided by sheriffs just hours after the article was published.
HCLU Interview with Former EU Drugs Commissioner Carel Edwards
Our friends at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union have a fascinating interview with former EU drugs commissioner Carel Edwards online.