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Arizona Governor Signs Waiver Allowing AG to Attack Medical Marijuana
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed a waiver that will allow Attorney General Tom Horne to try to close down the marijuana dispensaries.
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Judge Jim Gray Slams Obama For Demanding Shutdown Of Medical Marijuana Centers
During visit to Colorado, Libertarian Party VP Nominee Jim Gray criticizes President Obama for interfering in state’s Mmdical marijuana laws.
Scientific Review: “There Is Now Clear Evidence That Cannabinoids Are Useful For The Treatment Of Various Medical Conditions”
A scientific review: has found “There is now clear evidence that cannabinoids are useful for the treatment of various medical conditions.”
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Vermont Gubernatorial Candidates Differ On Marijuana Decriminalization
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and GOP challenger Randy Brock have very different views on marijuana decriminalization.
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Medical Marijuana: 10 Health Benefits That Legitimize Legalization
What are the health benefits of medical marijuana, how it stacks up against prescription drugs and why it should be legalized.
Bill O'Reilly Shouts Dumb Stuff About the Drug War Again
Bill O'Reilly recently on his program unloads with prohibitionist cliches and shows an utter lack of understanding and empathy.
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I-502 Campaign Tackles Marijuana Legalization Movement's Gender Divide
The backers of Washington state's I-502 are targeting their ads towards women, who have historically trailed men on supporting legalization. Why is that?
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North Dakota Medical Marijuana Measure Expands Health Department Duties
The North Dakotan medical marijuana measure puts the Health Department in charge of vetting the business plans of dispensaries, checking home pot gardens and reviewing the drug's labeling and potency.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.08)
The end of dispensaries in LA looms, more federal threat letters in Colorado, and a medical marijuana initiative in North Dakota!? Plus more.
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CO Judge Finds Medical Marijuana at State Level Illegal
A decision issued in a Arapahoe District Court case in Colorado could be potentially devastating to the medical marijuana industry.
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NJ Medical Marijuana Program Registration Begins Thursday
New Jersey physicians will be able to register patients for the state's long-delayed medical marijuana program starting tomorrow.
New Hemp Bill Introduced in US Senate
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new hemp bill that would exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Petitions Handed In
North Dakota could be voting on medical marijuana in November.
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Voter Approval Sought for Long Beach Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana advocates in Long Beach filed documents yesterday notifying the City of their intent to collect signatures to authorize a Ballot Initiative.
Facebook Censors Marijuana Activism
JustSayNow.com (part of the FireDogLake news group) is alleging that Facebook censors marijuana activism.
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Arizona Medical Marijuana Drawings Use Bingo Balls
The Arizona medical marijuana lottery was conducted on Tuesday using a bingo machine with sets of numbered air-blown balls to choose winners.
Infographic: Arguing Against Schedule I Marijuana
Take a look at marijuana's current classification, the evidence supporting both its medical benefits and safety, and what states have already implemented a medical marijuana program.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.08.07)
It never stops, does it? Here's another seven corrupt cops. Let's get to it: