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Ten Reasons Why the UK Needs Drug Policy Reform
Mike Power describes the failures of prohibition, giving ten reasons why the UK needs drug policy reform.
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No Marijuana Legalization for Hawaii This Year
Senate Bill 2733 was "deferred" in committee, or, as Sen. Will Espero said, "At this time, the legalization bill is dead."
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Wisconsin Governor Thinks Alcohol Safer Than Pot
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker thinks that alcohol is safer than pot, and is upset about the presidents remarks to the contrary.
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US To Let Banks Do Business With Licensed Pot Shops
Officials at the Department of Justice are preparing guidelines to allow banks to do business with licensed pot shops.
Alaska: Measure Seeking to Legalize Marijuana Qualifies for 2014 Ballot
Alaska state election officials have confirmed that a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults has obtained the necessary number of signatures from registered voters to appear on 2014 ballot.
Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.
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Massachusetts Dispensaries Will Make Home Deliveries
Massachusetts dispensaries will be allowed to make home deliveries, becoming one of the few places with legal MMJ to allow such services.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014.
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DEA's Hiring Policy Admits Pot Isn't as Bad as Other Drugs
Huffington Post reports that the DEA's hiring policy excludes anyone that admits to ever using any illegal drug... except weed.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.02.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of February 12, 2014:
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Wendy Davis Backs Medical Marijuana
Texas hopeful for Governor Wendy Davis supports medical marijuana, and would consider decriminalization.
Some Drug Sanity From Italy!
Italy's constitutional court struck down a law that removed the distinction between "soft" and "hard" drugs, treating pot possession like heroin possession.
Congress Calls On President Obama To Reclassify Marijuana
18 Members of Congress called on President Obama to reclassify marijuana from its current position as a dangerous drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
Hawaii Legislature Considering Three Marijuana Bills
On Thursday, February 13, Hawaii's Senate Committees on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Commerce and Consumer Protection will meet to hear three marijuana-related bills.
Potential Danger Behind Marijuana Edibles
Improperly or unlabeled edibles could find their way into the hands of those who should not be getting any THC in their systems
WebMD Holds Doctorate in Bull$#it
The armchair doctors over at WebMD recently published an article titled: Fatal Car Crashes Involving Pot Use Have Tripled in U.S., Study Finds. On the surface...
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Florida Legislators Introduce Two MMJ Initiatives
Florida Senator Jeff Clemens and Representative Joe Saunders each introduced MMJ initiatives Monday.
Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access
David Haley will be leading a rally to support patient access starting on the first floor of the Kansas Capitol Rotunda.