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NJ Senate Candidate Smokes a Joint for Drug War Victims
Don DeZarn, libertarian candidate for the New Jersey Senate, smoked a joint in Veteran's Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.
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Laughable Marijuana Opposition - Kids Will Inject Marijuana
Dr. Thurstone, board member of marijuana opposition group Project SAM and rehab profiteer, recently wrote teens in his facility are turning up with more THC
Vermont Approves Measure to Decriminalize Marijuana
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a measure that will decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana in Vermont.
Republic of Georgia Could Legalize Marijuana
The government of the former Soviet republic of Georgia is considering legalizing marijuana, the country's Labor, Health, and Social Affairs minister said.
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Good News, Seattle Bus Riders: You Can Now Recover Lost Marijuana
Rejoice Seattle bus riders, bus drivers will now treat legal amounts of lost marijuana (up to 1 ounce) as they would forgotten cell phones and iPods: as...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Hears from Patients, Now Supports MMJ Bill
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon says that after hearing from people that could benefit from medical marijuana, she now supports HB-1, an MMJ bill.
California Supreme Court Ruling Puts the Ball in Our Court
The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday that medical cannabis dispensaries are legal under state law, but cities and counties can still ban them.
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Marijuana Advocates Rally in Seattle, Hear from Police Chief
Marijuana advocates called it an historic day - one of Seattle's top cops is taking part in the cannabis freedom march at Westlake Park--as they spread their message of widespread legal acceptance of pot.
MMJ Advocates Protest US Attorney General Holder's Speech
As Eric Holder delivered a speech for UC Berkeley law school graduates, a plane flew overhead with a banner in protest of recent actions by the DOJ.
Taxes on Cannabis to Be Squandered in Colorado
ith House Bill 1318 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 Colorado lawmakers sought to blackmail voters into approving exorbitant taxes on cannabis...
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Arizona Universities Can Now Conduct Marijuana Research
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer quietly signed legislation allowing marijuana research on campuses.
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Texas Lawmakers Reject Medical Marijuana Defense
HB 594 would have also provided protection for doctors that discuss or recommend medical marijuana to their patients.
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
the Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to approve a bill that would allow Illinois residents to use medical marijuana if their physicians recommend it.
FL Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patient Sues for Cannabis Protection
Cathy Jordan, who consumes cannabis to mitigate symptoms of ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, filed a suit against Sheriff Brad Steube of Manatee County, FL.
Colorado House Bill 1318: Let's Restrict the Cannabis Industry
If Colorado’s House Bill 1318 is enacted, the cannabusiness industry will be strictly regulated in numerous ways no one foresaw in that crisp November day.
MA Health Council Approves Regulations for Medical Marijuana
The Massachusetts Public Health Council voted today to approve final regulations issued by the DPH for the implementation of the medical marijuana program.
Activist Spotlight: Bunny Hethcox, Columbus, Wisconsin
Americans for Safe Access Activist Spotlight - Spotlighting Medical Marijuana Activists Who are Making a Difference
Colorado Legislature Passes First Bills in History to Establish a Regulated Marijuana Market for Adults
The Colorado state legislature passed the first bills in history Wednesday to establish a regulated marijuana market for adults