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Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits
Jacob Sullum explains on Forbes that marijuana legalization will reduce drinking, producing public health benefits such as fewer traffic deaths.
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Little Girl, Interrupted
I just want to know why my little girl forgot everything she knew as a toddler and why people are denying my little girl the cannabis medicine she needs.
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SC Police Chief Threatens To Target Legalization Advocates
A South Carolina Police Chief claimed advocating cannabis legalization gives police reasonable suspicion to target people for investigation.
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Over 300 Marijuana Business Applications Accepted In CO
Over 300 marijuana business applications have been accepted so far in Colorado; 136 for retail shops, 28 for infused products, and 174 for cultivation.
Piece of the Week | Redwood Tree Glass Pipe
What better way to celebrate that next camping trip than to bust out this redwood tree glass pipe?
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 30, 2013:
The Next States to Legalize Marijuana
After last weekend's conference in Denver, a picture is emerging of which states are likely to be the first to follow down the path to legalize marijuana.
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San Diego - Tijuana Drug Tunnel Found
Authorities discovered a 'sophisticated' drug tunnel system connecting San Diego and Tijuana, along with tons of weed and lots of cocaine.
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NH House Refuses To Recommend Marijuana Legalization
Even though 60% of New Hampshire adults are in favor, a New Hampshire House committee has refused to recommend marijuana legalization.
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The Nation: Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel recounts the disaster that is the drug war, giving several reasons to legalize marijuana.
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Alaska Growing Charges Dismissed
An Alaska couple's cannabis growing charges were dismissed due to issues about a police officer's honesty.
Corporate Interests in Maine Kill 2014 Legalization Effort
Corporate interests representing medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.
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Pro-Legalization Cop Files Complaint Against Department
Constable David Bratzer, President of the Canadian branch of LEAP, filed a complaint against his chief for discrimination based on political views.
California Study Suggests Marijuana a Substitute for Alcohol
A pending study in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management has found increased marijuana use to be a substitute for alcohol use in California:
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Daily Beast: The Drug War Is Over (If Obama Wants It)
Nick Gellespie of The Daily Beast explains that the drug war is over as a political issue, as most Americans now favor legalization.
Washington Prosecutor Drops Dispensary Cases
Last week, Cowlitz County prosecutor Sue Baur dropped two Washington medical marijuana dispensary cases.
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Wisconsin MMJ Bill Would Legalize Dispensaries, Home Grows
Monday, a Wisconsin MMJ bill was introduced, signed on by 18 lawmakers.
Banks Want to Work With Marijuana Business, Waiting on Feds
Fortunately, there is already a bill Congress could act upon that would reform federal banking laws relating to marijuana businesses.