Supreme Court Hears Drug Dog Cases
The US Supreme Court Wednesday heard oral arguments in a pair of cases out of Florida involving the use of drug sniffing dogs. The 4th amendment...
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Israel Pushing Ahead in Medical Marijuana Industry
Israel's medical cannabis industry is expanding, fueled by a strong research sector in medicine and technology and with government encouragement...
British Columbia Public Supports Marijuana Legalization
Support for marijuana legalization in British Columbia has reached a whopping 75%, according to a new Angus Reid poll commissioned by
Final Week Polls Indicate Washington State Likely to Pass Marijuana Legalization
Polls coming out of Washington State with just a few days until Election Day show marijuana Initiative 502 is still holding strong to the commanding lead...
'Superstring Theory' Co-founder Admonishes Federal Government for Ignoring Science on Medical Marijuana
Dr. John Schwarz, co-founder of 'Superstring Theory' is urging the federal government to put aside the politics surrounding medical marijuana and look at...
Legalization Would be a Direct Attack on Cartel Bankrolls
According to a study by a Mexican Think Tank, marijuana legalization, which we could see happen next week, could reduce cartel profits by as much as 30%.
November 6: An Election to Stop the Drug War
Election Day is almost upon us. Here's what to watch on Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Sentencing and Local Initiatives...
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DEA Sweeps Two San Bernardino Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The DEA raided two medical-marijuana clinics on Highland Avenue, seizing dozens of pounds of marijuana, hash and edible products containing the drug.
Dr. Ali Shaygan's Saga: Prosecutorial Misconduct in the War on Pain Docs
In what could become an historic case, FL doctor Ali Shaygan acquitted of drug dealing charges over his prescribing practices is asking the US Supreme Court
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.10.31)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 31, 2012.
California Medical Association Calls on Governor Brown to Urge for Marijuana’s Reclassification
Recently, the California Medical Association (CMA) voted to urge Governor Brown to petition the federal government to reclassify marijuana for medical use.
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Google’s New Voting Tool Finds Your Personalized Ballot and Nearest Polling Place
Google has made it easy to find your nearest polling place and the candidates representing your registered address. The newly launched Voter Info tool...
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Strange Bedfellows: Newspaper Endorsements on Marijuana Legalization
The Seattle Times covers the strange bedfellows on Washington state's marijuana legalization ballot measure, I-502. From GOP Senate candidate Michael...
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.10.31)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of October 31, 2012...
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Man 'Returns' Marijuana, Pipe to Walmart
A Florida man was arrested for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia while trying to return a printer at Walmart...
'No Grey Sky' Marijuana Dispensary Takes on Uncle Sam
A licensed medical marijuana dispensary sued the Justice Department and DEA, claiming that their illegal crusade threatens to cost thousands of patients...
Oregon Marijuana Measure Still Trails in Late Poll
Measure 80, Oregon's marijuana legalization initiative, continues to trail in the polls as the clock ticks ever closer to election day. A new poll shows...
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On Medical Marijuana, State Laws Matter
Singer argued that because President Obama long ago broke his promise to stop federal Drug Enforcement Administration raids on state authorized medical cannabis providers, New Jersey may need to reconsider implementation of a medical marijuana program.