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Dutch Rolling Out Pot Scented Cards
The Dutch pot scented cards have been used experimentally for three years, but are now being widely distributed in four more cities.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
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Battle Over Local Bans on MMJ Set Today for MI Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments against medical marijuana bans today.
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States "Cheech-orado" and "Washing-Chong"
Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, Colbert, covered recent marijuana legalization efforts around the country. The bit has
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TSA Considers Letting Passengers Fly With Marijuana
While TSA doesn't technically recognize state marijuana laws, passengers attempting to fly with marijuana have often been allowed to keep their stash
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Cannabis Cosmeceuticals Coming Following Skin Cancer Study
Synthetic cannabinoids act as a powerful anti-inflammatory and reduce skin cancer by 90% in mice. Here come the cannabis cosmeceuticals, folks.
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Nevada Medical Marijuana Program Called Discriminatory
Rules for Nevada's medical marijuana program discriminate against the poor, both because entrepreneurs need $250k and the home grow provision may be removed
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Legal Marijuana Trend Spreads as More States Weigh Votes
Alison Vekshin reports the spread of acceptance of legal marijuana, and the acceleration from the DOJ memo that they will not interfere with marijuana laws.
Great Music While High: Parquet Courts, "Stoned and Starving"
How boss is it just to have a song named “Stoned and Starving”? I know what you’re thinking, “Weedist likes a song named Stoned and Starving, how convenient
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The Doomed Economics of Drug Prohibition
Jacob Sullum recounts a study which found that the purity of drugs has risen while the price has dropped, and explains the economics of drug prohibition.
Bigger in Texas: Support for Marijuana Legalization
They say things are bigger in Texas and, according to new survey data released by Public Policy Polling, that includes support for marijuana law reform.
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Colorado Farmer Harvests First US Hemp Crop in 56 Years
Ryan Loflin, a Colorado farmer, harvested the first US hemp crop since 1957 last weekend. The 55-acre crop will be used for hemp seed, oils and fiber.
Marijuana Legalization Advertisements Spark Controversy
Marijuana prohibitionists have been stirring up controversy since a line of bus advertisements supporting Question 1 in Portland, Maine were revealed.
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Colorado Mountain Resorts Gear Up For Recreational Marijuana
With recreational shops preparing to open by the end of winter, Colorado mountain resort towns are deciding where they stand on sales.
US Supreme Court Rejects Marijuana Reclassification Appeal
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from medical marijuana groups who challenged the DEA decision to maintain marijuana's as a Schedule I drug.
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Buying Marijuana in North Korea Sure Sounds Easy
Kotaku's Brian Ashcroft remarks on a recent article by Darmon Richter about buying marijuana in North Korea.
Romania Legalizes Medical Marijuana
The East European nation of Romania has approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes, according to neighboring Bulgaria's Sofia News Agency.
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Cannabis Information Booth Approved for Denver Health Expo
Cannabis Patient Network will have the first approved cannabis information booth at the Denver Rock n' Roll Marathon Health Expo on October 18.