Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.01)
This week the federal crackdown on dispensaries continues, and cities and localities in medical marijuana states continue to grapple with it.
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Obama Campaign Raises Money With Hemp Products While Banning Farmers From Growing Hemp
Obama is selling a "made in the USA" hemp scarf in his re-election campaign store. Rather ironic since American farmers can't grow hemp!
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Commentary: The Racial Politics of Pot Arrests
Though marijuana is still illegal in most places, the racial disparity in pot busts paints a clear picture of two different Americas.
DOJ to Sentencing Commission: Fewer Prisoners, Please
The US Department Of Justice (DOJ) said continuing increases in the number of federal prisoners and spending are "unsustainable."
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Tacoma: City Council Adopts New Rules for Medical Cannabis Gardens
Soon you will be able to grow your very own medical cannabis garden in Tacoma, Washington, as long as you don’t flaunt it or draw complaints about it.
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Help Needed: Feds Seek to Silence Silver Tour’s Robert Platshorn
The U.S. Parole Commission who has prohibited Robert Platshorn from educating willing senior citizens about cannabis and speaking out against prohibition.
Pharmacy Hoax on U.S. Attorney Revealed
An elaborately staged pharmacy hoax that included fake notices about targeting them for closure and two purported U.S. Attorney letters.
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Arizona Medical Marijuana Approval for Sleeping Disorders, Skin Conditions Sought
Tuscon Citizen reports that The Arizona Department of Health Services has received petitions to expand their medical-marijuana program.
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17 Year Old Drug Czar Arrested in Ohio
A 17 year old 'drug czar' admitted guilt in Ohio. His crime was growing 600 marijuana plants with a 'street value of around $3 million'.
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Arizona Governor Rejects Call to Stop Medical Marijuana
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is rejecting a call to stop issuing medical marijuana cards and to not license medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.07.31)
A crank-dealing Kansas sheriff cops a plea, an LA narc gets a case of sticky fingers and two more corrupt cops stories.
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Los Angeles City Councilman Takes Medical Marijuana
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, a longtime proponent of legalizing pot nationwide, has had his own medical marijuana prescription for a decade.
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Gil Kerlikowske, Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization 'Isn't Going to Solve Our Drug Problem'
Gil Kerlikowske, Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization 'Isn't Going To Solve Our Drug Problem'
Closure of More Permitted SF Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Marked by Funeral Procession and Press Conference
By threatening landlords, U.S. Attorneys have shut down several city facilities despite objections from local, state officials.
Sign Up For Camp Wakeupobama, Help ASA Send a 2012 Election Message
Americans For Safe Access has launched Camp Wakeupobama in an effort to mobilize medical cannabis supporters into a formidable voting bloc.
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Michael Phelps: ‛I consider myself normal’
Michael Phelps talks about his bong hit with CNN's Piers Morgan and life lessons learned.
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Is It Legal to Sell Pot On Craigslist in California?
The legality of selling marijuana on Craigslist under Prop 215 in California is being hotly debate.
Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Lawsuit Moving
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals announced late last week that it will hear oral arguments in October on cannabis not belonging in Schedule I