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Could You Lose Your Job for Smoking Legal Pot?
The Daily Beast reports a Colorado case that may finally protect employees from being fired for off-job, legal pot use.
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While Majority Support Legalization, Many Remain Uninformed
The majority of Americans support legalization, but almost half of people still believe that marijuana is harmful and/or a gateway drug.
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It Is Immoral to Cage Humans for Smoking Marijuana
Conor Friedersdorf gives a great explanation of why it is immoral to cage humans for smoking marijuana.
CNN Poll: 55% Support Marijuana Legalization
A CNN/ORC International survey released Monday has a solid majority of Americans supporting the legalization of marijuana. The CNN poll results are similar to an October Gallup Poll
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Third Dispensary Opens in New Jersey
New Jersey's third dispensary opened its doors to a limited number of patients Friday.
Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana
Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.announced that he would support legislation
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High Times Launches Private Equity Fund For Cannabusinesses
High Times magazine launched a private equity fund for cannabusinesses, hoping to raise $100 million over the next 2 years to invest in the industry.
The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013
With apologies in advance for all those important stories that didn't make it, here is Drug War Chronicle top ten 2013 global drug policy-related stories:
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Weed Stocks Skyrocket After Colorado Sells $1M on First Day
Weed stocks have shot up over the past week after the incredible amount of business legal marijuana shops have done since January 1.
Cuomo to Establish NY Medical Marijuana Program Based on '80s-Era Legislation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) plans to use his executive powers to allow the limited use of medical marijuana, the New York Times reported Sunday.
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New Mexico Gov Martinez Opposes State Legalizing Marijuana
Although New Mexico state Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino wants to introduce a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in NM similar to...
Piece of the Week | David Umbs Rainbow Flame Hammer Bubbler
This week we salute David Umbs and his creation, the Rainbow Flame Hammer Bubbler (h/t Pinterest: McKenna Burgess ) David Umbs Rainbow Flame Hammer Bubbler A rainbow flame hammer bubbler, what is…
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Researchers Say Natural Brain Chemical Could Reduce High From THC in Cannabis
A French research team says pregnenolone, a precursor to all steroid hormones that was thought to be otherwise inactive, appears to reduce THC intoxication , memory loss and increased appetite. The team…
Open for Business
Adults are buying marijuana in every state in the nation. Only in Colorado are they now buying it in legitimate, taxpaying businesses instead of in the underground market.
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Pot Prices - December 2013
Pot Prices from High Times: US prices and kind prices rose slightly while mids held steady and schwag dropped.
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Dutch Clampdown Drives Cannabis Farms East
Since 2011, Dutch law enforcement has been cracking down on cannabis farms, causing an increase in grows in neighboring Germany.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.01)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 1, 2014.
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Love Flies Out the Door When Money Comes in the Window
Old Hippie discusses the aggression against the cannabis movement, from within as well as from outsiders, and the money that motivates the aggressors.