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Honolulu Police Officer Fired After Marijuana Guilty Plea
The Honolulu Police Department has fired Michael Steven Chu, the officer who pleaded guilty to federal marijuana possession and cultivation charges.
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Redefining the English Language to Fight the Drug War
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the federal government can obtain suspected marijuana growers' utility records without a warrant.
New Anti-Drug Ad is Scary and Ironic
The Partnership at DrugFree.org has been putting out outrageous anti-drug propaganda for many years, but this latest spot takes us in a really strange direction…
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List of Cannabis Related Bills in Congress
Popvox has an easy-on-the-eyes list of all the cannabis related bills presently in Congress, covering marijuana, medical marijuana and hemp.
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Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana Use
Chilean Senator Fulvio Rossi Admitted Marijuana use, which has sparked a debate over the drug.
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Measure 80 Cites Bible For Marijuana Legalization
Oregon’s proposed Measure 80 for recreational marijuana legalization quotes Genesis and our rights to “herb bearing seed” to make its case.
Disabled Veteran Arrested for Rejecting Morphine Addiction
This is Kenneth Unger, a disabled veteran arrested for marijuana. Unger was growing his own medicine, but is charged with distribution. This interview...
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Medical Marijuana Billboards Under Attack in Denver
Denver, Colorado city council voted 13-0 Monday night to ban outdoor advertising for medical marijuana.
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Another Step Closer to the Ballot
Arkansas medical marijuana activists turned in 74,406 signatures on Monday afternoon to the Arkansas Secretary of State's office.
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NYPD Shoot Dead Man in Times Square During Marijuana Bust
The NYPD fired 12 shots and killed Darrius Kennedy, a 51-year-old African-American man in the heart of Times Square on Saturday during a marijuana bust.
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You’re Eight Times More Likely to be Killed by a Police Officer than a Terrorist
Jim Harper of the Cato Institute writes “You’re Eight Times More Likely to be Killed by a Police Officer than a Terrorist” and theorizes why.
Denver City Council Hearing on Outdoor MMJ Ad Ban TONIGHT!
The Denver City Council is set to vote on CB 586, a state bill aimed at making it illegal for medical marijuana shops to advertise outdoors.
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Obama's "Fast and Furious" Assault on Medical Marijuana
Author Martin A. Lee's writes in his new book tht Eric Holder threw medical marijuana under the bus to take attention off of the Fast and Furious scandal.
Paul Ryan is Romney’s VP, a Perfect Partner in Prohibition
On Saturday, Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his VP. We are aware of Mitt Romney's views on cannabis, but what about Paul Ryan's?
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WA State Legalizing Marijuana Worth 400 Million Per Year
If voters in Washington state pass I-502 this November legalizing marijuana, it is estimated to yield $1.9 billion in new tax revenue over the next 5 years.
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FedEx Delivers Pound of Pot to Connecticut Office...
A 63 year old man in Connecticut had a pound of marijuana delivered to his office and was arrested after being turned in by a co-worker.
What Are the Best and Worst Countries for Drug Users?
A recent article by TheFix.com explores the Best and Worst countries for drug users. This doesn't specifically call out cannabis, but it's an interesting cross section none the less.
Online Cartoon Casts Critical Light on Obama’s Failed Medical Marijuana Policies
Artist-journalist Susie Cagle’s online cartoon covers the federal government’s latest attacks against California medical cannabis providers.