Deanna Jean, Minnesota Mom, Fights for Medical Marijuana
Deanna Jean, or DJ as she is known in her community, is a medical cannabis patient due to a traumatic brain injury she sustained a couple of years ago...
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Florida Bong Ban - House Bill 49 - Dazed and Confused
Florida Citizens as-well-as the outside public have little to fear, and even less to worry about. In reference to House Bill 49, the 'Florida Bong Law'
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Huge Legalization Ad From MPP to Run at NASCAR Brickyard 400
A marijuana legalization ad from Marijuana Policy Project will be gracing the entrance to the NASCAR Brickyard 400 this weekend in Indianapolis.
Will Problems with Colorado's MMJ Industry Remain Under A64?
Many Colorado residents have heard, seen or experienced the haphazard way the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division squandered their resources.
Chronicle Book Review: Smuggler Nation
Wow. With Smuggler Nation, Brown University political science professor Peter Andreas has hit the ball out of the park -- or over the border.
US Prisoner Count Declines, but 330,000 Still in for Drugs
But federal prisoner populations are still increasing, albeit at a slower rate than over the past decade.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.24)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 24, 2013:
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Cannastock 2013 this Weekend in Kentucky
Cannabis-friendly folks of all kinds are gathering this weekend in Berea, Kentucky for Cannastock 2013.
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PA Governor Candidate John Hanger Offers Pot Reform Platform
John Hanger, one of the candidates for Pennsylvania governor next year, promotes a three-step cannabis reform platform.
CA Democratic Party Urges Obama to Halt Dispensary Raids
this is an opportunity for Obama to stop unfair arrests by keeping his campaign promise not to interfere with medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
Denver Broncos Player Suspended for Marijuana Use
Even though it is now legal to smoke marijuana in Colorado, a Denver Broncos linebacker is facing a four-game suspension for allegedly testing positive.
Philly Legalization Advocates Return Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
Chris Goldstein, writer for Philly.com and Philly NORML Board Member, encouraged legalization supporters to push for an end to the war on cannabis.
Obama Hints Support for Ray Kelly as Next Secretary of DHS
Ray Kelly, New York City’s police commissioner, has been a topic of discussion recently for the upcoming vacancy for the Secretary of Homeland Security.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.23)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 23, 2013.
Prosecutor Claims All Medical Cannabis Patients Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Attorneys Rogers and Fairfax argued their clients, - medical cannabis patients and seriously ill Dennis and Deborah Littles’ - right to privacy was violated
New Hampshire Becomes 19th State to Allow Medical Marijuana
Gov. Hassan signed a bill into law making New Hampshire the 19th state to allow residents to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it.
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Grand Rapids Decriminalization: No Spike in Cases
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan decriminalized marijuana possession, effective May 1, 2013.
Needless Suffering of Medical Marijuana Patient Embodies Federal-State Conflict
Douglas Hiatt, brought me face-to-face with cases of persecuted, ill and disabled patients caught up in the federal-state conflict on medical marijuana.