Maryland: Lawmakers To Debate Marijuana Legalization Bill
Maryland is one of ten states that is debating legislation to legalize cannabis use. Nearly a dozen states are also considering decriminalization measures.
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Cannabinopathic Medicine: Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s New Coinage
Here is Dr. Grinspoon’s latest piece on cannabis use, and where we are going with it as a as society. Cannabinopathic Medicine by Lester Grinspoon, M.D.
No Medical Marijuana for Minnesota This Year
Bills to allow medical marijuana in Minnesota have popular support and may still be introduced this year, but as little more than place markers for 2014.
New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Bill Defeated
The bill, House Bill 337, would have removed marijuana from the state's criminal code, effectively ending marijuana prohibition in New Hampshire.
Vermont Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Vermont has become the latest state to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year: "An Act Relating to Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana".
Is the International Narcotics Control Board Ignoring Human Rights?
International Narcotics Control Board: Viet Nam issued a decree strengthening of family-based and community-based drug treatment and rehabilitation services
Anti-Weed NY Republican Steve Katz Just got Busted for Weed
In June, Steve Katz lawmaker voted no on a bill that would give doctors the right to prescribe weed for chronic medical conditions.
UN Development Program Head Slams Drug War
It is clear that the "war on drugs" has failed and there needs to be room for new approaches, the head of the United Nations Development Program said.
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Georgia Moms For Marijuana Lobby for Medical Marijuana
Moms For Marijuana made a giant quilt, with patches containing various cannabis facts and designs showing the states that have legalized medical marijuana.
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Nevada Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Legalizing Marijuana
Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hogan will introduce a bill today legalizing marijuana in Nevada. The bill is being cosponsored by Assemblymen Martin and Aizley.
MN Poll Shows Nearly Two-Thirds Support Medical Marijuana
According to a new poll, nearly two-thirds of Minnesota voters support allowing people with serious and terminal illnesses to use medical marijuana.
St. Louis Pot-Reform Cop Sues Police Commission
An officer sued the St. Louis Police Commission, claiming it violated his rights by threatening to discipline him for advocating reform of marijuana laws.
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Senate Approves Bill Allowing Caregivers To Possess Medical Marijuana
The bill now moves to the house. If passed, this bill would allow private caregivers protection from arrest for providing medical marijuana to patients.
Roadie Complains of Pot Smoke on Band Bus
A long-time roadie sued Chris Isaak, claiming the bandleader fired him for protesting the mistreatment of women and the clouds of marijuana smoke on the bus
Snitch: Action Thriller With a Drug War Message
Snitch is a Hollywood action thriller with a message, and it’s a message that is so far playing well with audiences and theaters across the land.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013:
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British Soccer Club Uses Marijuana Heat Lamps Seized in Police Raids to Grow Field Grass
English soccer club Notts County are using marijuana heat lamps confiscated in police raids to help maintain their field. The heat lamps are being...