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Law & PoliticsLink June 13, 2013

Longmont, Colorado Bans Marijuana Businesses and Clubs

The city council in Longmont, Colorado voted 4-2 (with one council member absent) to ban marijuana businesses and 6-0 to ban private cannabis clubs.

By Zeke Becker

Marijuana News June 13, 2013

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.12)

Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 12, 2013:

By Phillip Smith

Law & Politics June 13, 2013

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.12)

Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of June 12, 2013.

By Phillip Smith

Law & PoliticsLink June 12, 2013

Seattle Officials Recommend Private Cannabis Clubs, Delivery

Among the recommendations are the request for private cannabis clubs and take a close look into allowing home delivery of marijuana.

By Zeke Becker

Marijuana NewsLink June 12, 2013

Colorado Marijuana Mogul Busted in Alabama for Possession

Vincent Keber, managing director of the company behind Dixie Elixirs, was arrested for possession at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

By Zeke Becker

Law & PoliticsLink June 12, 2013

Marc Emery Released from Solitary Confinement

Marc Emery, Canada’s “Prince of Pot," has been released from a week of solitary confinement in a Mississippi prison for...

By Alexander Martin

Law & Politics June 12, 2013

Oklahoma Approves Unscientific Per Se Limits For Cannabis

Under such per se laws, a motorist who tests positive for the presence of such compounds is guilty per se (in fact) of a criminal traffic safety violation.

By Paul Armentano

Medical MarijuanaLink June 12, 2013

How a Doctor Came to Believe in Medical Marijuana

A California M.D. says it’s time to repeal marijuana-prohibition laws. ‘At long last and practically against my will, I am doing the right thing,’ writes Daniela Drake.

By Rob Schmidt

Marijuana News June 12, 2013

New Jerseyans Ready to Decriminalize Marijuana, Poll Finds

The poll comes as the legislature is considering Senate Bill 1977, which would decriminalize the possession of up to 50 grams of marijuana.

By Phillip Smith

Law & PoliticsLink June 11, 2013

Top Ten Reasons to Legalize Marijuana Now

Top Ten Reasons to Legalize Marijuana Now: Despite 40 years and $1 trillion-plus of taxpayer money spent trying to stop - not robbery, not rape, not murder, not even shoplifting - but mostly trying to stop adults from using marijuana, illegal drugs are cheaper, purer and more readily available than ever.

By Rob Schmidt

Law & Politics June 11, 2013

What Will Legal Marijuana Look Like in Washington?

Here are the Initial Draft Rules [for legal marijuana in Washington] promulgated by the state Liquor Control Board.

By Phillip Smith

Cannabis 101Link June 11, 2013

States That Legalize Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana: Brief History of Medical Marijuana

Emperor Shen Neng of China prescribed tea brewed from marijuana leaves as a remedy for muscle injuries, rheumatism, gout, malaria, and memory loss.

By Rob Schmidt

Law & Politics June 11, 2013

Marijuana-Based Medicines Okayed in France

France has modified its Public Health Code to allow for the use of marijuana-based medicines, apparently including raw marijuana itself.

By Zeke Becker

Law & PoliticsLink June 11, 2013

Pro-Marijuana Group Sensible BC Unveils New Billboard in Push to Legalize Marijuana

Sensible BC has already auto-dialed nearly 1.4-million households in the province trying to drum up support and is now set to unveil a new billboard in West Vancouver Monday.

By Rob Schmidt