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France Considers Marijuana-based Drug for Muscle Pain
The French government is considering legalizing Sativex, a marijuana-based spray for muscle pain, such as people with multiple sclerosis.
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Amendment 64 Task Force Finished Recommendations
Colorado's Amendment 64 Task Force has finished its work. The task force has done a remarkable job tackling the issues of legalizing marijuana in Colorado.
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Oregon Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for PTSD Advances
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed Senate Bill 281 on a 4-1 vote. SB 281 would allow those suffering from PTSD to use medical marijuana.
Norway Wants to Decriminalize Heroin Smoking
The Norwegian government said it wants to decriminalize heroin smoking as a harm reduction measure. The move could reduce the number of overdoses.
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Boulder Council Poised Tuesday to Tackle Recreational Marijuana Rules
The Boulder City Council will consider recreational marijuana regulations proposed by city officials at its regular meeting Tuesday, covering topics such...
'Deeply Troubled' Judge OKs On-Campus Arrest; 'Perp Walks' and Privacy
A student caught selling marijuana off campus cannot sue police for arresting him at school. Was it a 'perp walk?' A federal judge was "deeply troubled"...
A Vision for a New NORML
Our nation needs a lobby such as the new NORML, firmly planted, and nationally respected, which will protect the rights of cannabis consumers.
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Marijuana Legalization May Be Unstoppable
On Tuesday, US Attorney General Eric Holder told America to expect a decision "soon" on how he'll respond to the recent legalization of pot by Colorado and Washington state. The same day, legislative committees in New Mexico and Hawaii approved bills to decriminalize marijuana possession and Oregon lawmakers introduced a legalization bill. Rhode Island legislators also held a hearing on a bill to legalize and tax marijuana.
Rhode Island House Concludes Testimony on Regulating Marijuana
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee convened this evening to take testimony on H 5274, the Marijuana Regulation, Control, and Taxation Act.
Barack Obama, Eric Holder: Replace US Attorney Laura Duffy
Laura Duffy must be replaced with a US Attorney that is willing to work with elected officials and the community, rather than wage war against them.
Florida State Lawmakers Will Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Florida State Sen. Jeff Clemens introduced a bill today that would allow Floridians with debilitating medical conditions to legally obtain & use marijuana.
The Aspen Legal Seminar – Register Now! Reserve Your Room!
The 2013 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar registration site is now live on the NORML website, and we urge you to register now.
Oakland Vies for Another Drag in Dispensary Fight
Barred from stopping the shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary, the city of Oakland asked a federal judge to stay proceedings pending its appeal...
7 lbs of Cannabis: World-class Screw-up at Fedex, Mom Says
FedEx delivered 7 lbs. of marijuana to the wrong house, then told the dopers where to go to pick it up, a single mom and her young daughters claim in court.
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'Marijuana Cannon' Used to Fire Drugs over US Border Seized in Mexico
Police in the border city of Mexicali say they have recovered a powerful improvised marijuana cannon used to hurl 13 kilogram packets of marijuana across a border fence into California.
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Georgia's First Southern Cannabis Reform Conference Coming; Chief Greenbud Headlining
Marijuana legalization advocates have announced Georgia's first Southern Cannabis Reform Conference, scheduled to take place March 15-16...
Marijuana vs. Alcohol Prohibition
Legally prohibiting an intoxicant is an ineffective and detrimental approach to dealing with the potential harm the substance may inflict. Prohibition...
Blumenauer Pushes States Rights' Medical Marijuana Bill in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Monday gave a public event for a bill to stop federal government interference with medical marijuana patients in legal states.