Kentucky House Speaker May Support Medical Marijuana Law
Several media outlets reported that House Speaker Greg Stumbo is now “leaning in favor” of passing a medical marijuana law.
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Spain's Ex Drug Czar: "Cannabis Is Not A Drug"
Araceli Manjón is the former cabinet director of Spain's National Drugs Plan, which is a position comparable to the US drug czar.
Bus Ads Run In Portland In Support Of Marijuana Initiative
Supporters of the ballot initiative to remove penalties for adult marijuana possession in Portland are launching ads on METRO buses and bus shelters.
Marijuana Initiatives Coming to Wyoming
In a sign of changing times, at least two separate marijuana initiative campaigns are getting underway in Wyoming, one of the reddest of the red states.
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A New Subscription Service Sends Cannabis-Related Goodies
The Business Insider describes a new subscription service that sends items to subscribers. CannaBox sends cannabis-related items to enthusiasts each month.
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MMJ Web Services Dismay Massachusetts Physician Leaders
MMJ web services that help qualifying patients find a doctor willing to prescribe marijuana are raising concerns among the Massachusetts Medical Society.
NORML Match Grant Extended to Lament Founding of Prohibition
Because October 2nd marks the day on the nation’s calendar seventy-six years ago when the federal marijuana prohibition law took full legal effect
Two More Drug War Deaths
A Texas marijuana grower and a California man who might have been a drug dealer were killed by police in separate incidents last week.
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UK Police Chief: It Is Time To End The War On Drugs
Mike Barton, Durham's chief constable says it's time to end the war on drugs. "What I am saying is that drugs should be controlled."
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The Economist On Cannabis Industry: Here Come The Suits, Man
The article describes different sides of the cannabis industry as they exist, and wonders how this industry will change as it grows.
Latin American Leaders Talk Drug Reform at UN
Once again, the United Nations' General Assembly meeting in New York City has become a forum for calls for drug reform.
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John Morgan: Oxycontin Users Would Be Better Off Smoking Pot
Orlando attorney John Morgan compared medical marijuana and oxycontin, noting that marijuana is a safer, non-addictive substitute for the popular pain pills
Reps Urge New Direction With New Drug Czar Pick
Members of Congress are calling on Obama to use the naming of a new drug czar as an opportunity to embrace a drug policy based on science, reason, and facts
MPP’s Mason Tvert On “The Dish”
MPP director of communications Mason Tvert recently sat down with Andrew Sullivan at The Dish to discuss the state of marijuana policy.
Hot Knives, The Original DIY Vaporizer
It’s a simple-but-efficient DIY method for smoking hash, but with the rising popularity of dabs, works well for them too.
Why Medical Marijuana in Colorado Is $25 an Eighth
Walter Hickey tells the whole story about how Colorado medical marijuana patients can pay $25 for an eighth of an ounce of top-quality cannabis.
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Legalization Debate Held at Wichita State University
Jack Cole of LEAP was set to debate local law enforcement about legalization at Wichita State University yesterday, but no local law enforcement showed up.
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Colorado Marijuana Industry Gets $1 Million From Investors
Investors from The ArcView Group invested over $1 million into 22 companies in Colorado's upcoming recreational marijuana industry.