Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.22)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 22, 2014.
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Petition to Remove Cannabis From Controlled Substances
Marijuana Policy Project has started a petition on Change.org to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances.
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IL Proposed Medical Marijuana Rules: Your Pot or Your Gun
Chicago Tribune covers one of Illinois' more controversial proposed medical marijuana rules: give up your right to own a gun for your card.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.01.22)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 22, 2014.
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Bill Gates Backs Marijuana Legalization In His State
Bill Gates told Buzzfeed he voted yes on I-502 to legalize recreational marijuana in his home state of Washington in 2012, but would not answer if...
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Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Wants Patient Input
Illinois' medical cannabis pilot program has its draft rules available to the public and asks for feedback to make the program safe and convenient.
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Ending the War on Pot Is Obama’s Last Chance for a Legacy
Daily Beast's Nick Gillespie explains that ending the war on pot is Obama's opportunity to be remembered as President.
Counterpunch: ACLU and WA Liquor Board Rally Against I-502 Moratorium
Allison Holcomb and unlikely ally Sharon Foster have publicly stated that, should it come to it, they will pursue legal action against the cities/counties that opt for I-502 moratoriums.
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Minnesotans Fight for Legalization of Medical Marijuana
Although a recent poll showed 76 percent of Minnesotans are in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, cannabis activists are planning to take their fight to...
“Dog-Whistle Racism” by The Lincoln Club of San Diego
The Lincoln Club created and photoshopped the mailer, portraying Candidate Alvarez with a fist full of cash using a hand gesture associated with gangs.
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Nottingham, UK: Bar Closed for Hosting Cannabis Club Event
A Nottingham bar was closed for hosting the Nottingham Cannabis Club, and law enforcement reminds us that all drugs destroy user's lives... Except alcohol.
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Hillsboro, OR Temporary Dispensary Ban Won't Be Permanent
A proposed temporary dispensary ban in Hillsboro, Oregon is not meant to become permanent, according to Planning Director Colin Cooper.
WA State Attorney General Approves I-502 Moratoriums
With the recent opinion on I-502 moratoriums released by WA State AG, it seems that local governments can effectively ignore the state laws and ban even state-backed and controlled retailers within their jurisdiction
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Changing on Medical Marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told the Las Vegas Sun it's time to look at medical marijuana, although he's never tried it. “I think we need
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state senators has introduced Senate Bill 1182, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act. This is the first time in recent Pennsylvania Senate history
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Bill Murray's Thoughtful AMA: The War on Drugs Is a Failure
Opposing Views covers Bill Murray's Ask Me Anything on Reddit, in which he states that the war on drugs is a failure.
President Obama: Marijuana Less Dangerous Than Alcohol; Legalization in WA and CO “Important”
In a profile published online over the weekend in New Yorker magazine, President Barack Obama continued his softening towards marijuana legalization...
MMJ Users Likely a Different Demographic Than Recreational Marijuana (RMJ) Users
I am concerned with how the WA State Liquor Control Board hopes to decimate the MMJ industry in WA. As a MMJ patient, this directly affects me and many of my fellow patients.