Will I-502 Become a Pyrrhic Victory?
I-502 is hardly perfect. The initiative is contentious, but it still is a victory toward cannabis normalization.
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Feds File Lawsuits Against Six Marijuana Stores In Anaheim, California
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday expanded their crackdown on California medical marijuana dispensaries, filing three lawsuits and sending warning letters to more than 60 clinics in two Orange County cities.
Michigan: Grand Rapids Voters Will Decide on $25 Fine-Only Offense for Pot Possession
Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan will decide this November on a municipal measure to depenalize marijuana possession offenses to a non-criminal fine-only.
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WSJ: Should Obama Support Amendment 64
Should President Obama Support Amendment 64 in Colorado? The Wall Street Journal analyzes the latest PPP poll results and provides an audio analysis.
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Former New Mexico State Worker Fired for Medical Marijuana Use
A former New Mexico State Personnel Office employee claims she got fired for medical marijuana used to treat symptoms associated with post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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Outdoor Advertising for Medical Marijuana Banned in Denver
The Denver City Council on Monday gave final approval to a ban of all outdoor medical marijuana advertising in the city.
Colorado: Passage Of Marijuana Legalization Measure Would Potentially Yield $60 Million Annually
T.he passage and enactment of a statewide marijuana ballot measure this fall could generate as much as $60 million in savings and revenue for Colorado
Drug Court for Marijuana: Good or Bad Idea?
Should there be a Drug Court for Marijuana? There are other areas of Law that have their own Court systems such as Tax, Family and Small Claims, however...
No Warrant Needed for Illinois Drug Wiretaps
Illinois legislature last month gave police the right to use wiretaps without having to get a warrant first.
Iowa City Man Killed in Undercover Drug Operation
An undercover operation at a run-down trailer park just outside the Iowa City city limits shot and killed one man and wounded another last Thursday evening.
New Orleans Cop Indicted in Drug Raid Killing
The New Orleans police officer who killed an unarmed young man during a small marijuana distribution drug raid has been indicted on manslaughter charges.
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Independents Driving Pro-Legalization Sentiment in Colorado
Colorado's pot-legalizing Amendment 64 is gaining support there & is primarily due to the political independents who now support it by a massive 30 points.
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Change.org | Remove Cannabis from Federal Schedules Completely
Change.org has a new petition: President Barrack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder: Remove cannabis from Federal schedules completely.
County Commissioner Guilty of Manufacturing and Conspiracy
County Commissioner Gandara plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana and establishment of manufacturing operations to distribute marijuana.
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Dutch Cannabis Card Boosts Illegal Drug Trade in Maastricht
The Dutch city of Maastricht has seen a large drop in tourism & created a gold mine for illegal drug dealers since the cannabis ban on non-Dutch residents.
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Has Congress Defied Federal Law On Medical Marijuana?
Has Congress Defied Federal Law by approving a legal medical marijuana program in the District of Columbia?
US-Mexican Caravan for (Drug War) Peace Gets Underway
The Caravan for Peace and Justice started its 27 US city tour in a bid to focus attention on the drug war's terrible toll in Mexico and the United States.
Hempfest Video: Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Vote Yes I-502
Video of marijuana legalization advocate and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn speaking at Hempfest 2012, lending his formal support to I-502 to legalize cannabis.