Category: Law & Politics

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News and commentary on cannabis law and politics

January 8, 2014
01/08/2014
Could You Lose Your Job for Smoking Legal Pot?

Could You Lose Your Job for Smoking Legal Pot?

The Daily Beast reports a Colorado case that may finally protect employees from being fired for off-job, legal pot use.
January 8, 2014
01/08/2014
Stoner App Review: Weed Laws

Stoner App Review: Weed Laws

With Colorado allowing businesses to sell marijuana recreationally (Washington soon enough) and many more allowing some form of medical marijuana, it’s understandable that many people would have...
January 7, 2014
01/07/2014
While Majority Support Legalization, Many Remain Uninformed

While Majority Support Legalization, Many Remain Uninformed

The majority of Americans support legalization, but almost half of people still believe that marijuana is harmful and/or a gateway drug.
January 7, 2014
01/07/2014
It Is Immoral to Cage Humans for Smoking Marijuana

It Is Immoral to Cage Humans for Smoking Marijuana

Conor Friedersdorf gives a great explanation of why it is immoral to cage humans for smoking marijuana.
January 7, 2014
01/07/2014
CNN Poll: 55% Support Marijuana Legalization

CNN Poll: 55% Support Marijuana Legalization

A CNN/ORC International survey released Monday has a solid majority of Americans supporting the legalization of marijuana. Some 55% agreed that marijuana should be legal, with 44% disagreeing. CNN...
January 7, 2014
01/07/2014
Third Dispensary Opens in New Jersey

Third Dispensary Opens in New Jersey

New Jersey’s third dispensary opened its doors to a limited number of patients Friday.
January 7, 2014
01/07/2014
Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana

Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana

Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert) announced that he would support legislation...
January 6, 2014
01/06/2014
The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013

The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013

What a year in drug reform! 2013 saw a historic breakthrough on the international front, as well as evidence that powerful currents are shifting inexorably away from...
January 6, 2014
01/06/2014
Cuomo to Establish NY Medical Marijuana Program Based on ’80s-Era Legislation

Cuomo to Establish NY Medical Marijuana Program Based on ’80s-Era Legislation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) plans to use his executive powers to allow the limited use of medical marijuana, the New York Times reported Sunday. He will issue...
January 6, 2014
01/06/2014
New Mexico Gov Martinez Opposes State Legalizing Marijuana

New Mexico Gov Martinez Opposes State Legalizing Marijuana

Although New Mexico state Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino wants to introduce a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in NM similar to Colorado’s model to address...
January 6, 2014
01/06/2014
Colorado State Medical Marijuana Card Fee Drop Will Help Patients Retain Fair Access

Colorado State Medical Marijuana Card Fee Drop Will Help Patients Retain Fair Access

A couple of weeks ago the state of Colorado announced that starting in February 2014, the fee to be on the medical marijuana registry and to purchase...
January 3, 2014
01/03/2014
Open for Business

Open for Business

It’s been exactly nine years since MPP provided me with a grant to move to Colorado and begin laying the groundwork for a future statewide ballot initiative...
January 3, 2014
01/03/2014
Dutch Clampdown Drives Cannabis Farms East

Dutch Clampdown Drives Cannabis Farms East

Since 2011, Dutch law enforcement has been cracking down on cannabis farms, causing an increase in grows in neighboring Germany.
January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.01)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.01)

The dispensary and cultivation wars continue in California, dispensaries are delayed in Nevada, a bill moves in New Jersey, and more. Let’s get to it: California On...
January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Love Flies Out the Door When Money Comes in the Window

Love Flies Out the Door When Money Comes in the Window

Old Hippie discusses the aggression against the cannabis movement, from within as well as from outsiders, and the money that motivates the aggressors.
January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Raw Story: Colorado Lets You Smoke Pot, Your Boss Might Not

Raw Story: Colorado Lets You Smoke Pot, Your Boss Might Not

Raw Story’s Travis Gettys explains that while Colorado lets you smoke pot, employers still have the right to fire employees for it.
January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Compare California 2014 Legalization Initiatives

Compare California 2014 Legalization Initiatives

Compare the four different California 2014 legalization initiatives with this nifty chart from California MCLR 2014.
January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Denver International Airport Bans Marijuana Possession on Property

Denver International Airport Bans Marijuana Possession on Property

As first reported Monday on the Denver Post, Denver International Airport has announced that they are the first city-owned area that has banned the possession of marijuana on...
December 31, 2013
12/31/2013
Video: 2013 Year in Review – Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)

Video: 2013 Year in Review – Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)

2013 Year in Review (MPP) This 2013 Year in Review video from the Marijuana Policy Project highlights many major marijuana accomplishments achieved over the past 12 months. From the...
December 31, 2013
12/31/2013
Leaf Science: 5 Politicians That Fought for Marijuana in 2013

Leaf Science: 5 Politicians That Fought for Marijuana in 2013

Leaf Science lists five of the world’s politicians that fought for marijuana reform in 2013.