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Higher Education Linked to Higher Support for Legalization
A new poll finds that higher education is linked to higher support for cannabis legalization.
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Marijuana Arbitrarily Blamed for Young Man's Ruination
We all know we're in for quite a treat when the article starts with "James Alexander Kiesling seemingly had it all." Buckle up for this tale of cannabis woe
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Marijuana Banking Meeting Raises Hopes
Last Thursday's marijuana banking meeting in Washington DC has industry leaders in Colorado hopeful, but anxious.
Above the Influence? How About the Truth RE: Marijuana
I recently found myself perusing the cannabis page at Above The Influence. While I generally support the intention behind what they are trying to do...
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7 Advocates Working for Marijuana Reform in New York City
BuzzFeed's Rachel Zarrell describes 7 big advocates that have been working hard for marijuana reform in New York City.
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NY Lawmaker Who Voted Against MMJ Invests In Pot
New York lawmaker Steve Katz, who voted against MMJ then got a ticket for possession, has joined the ArcView Group of investors.
Dabless in Seattle, 7 Day THC Purge: Part 1 of 5
With no love from the State, change seems inevitable and it don’t look good for dab town. I had to ask myself, “What if I woke up Dabless in Seattle?”
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Denver Decriminalizes Possession for Young Adults
Young adults (18-21) will no longer face criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Denver, Colorado, though fines remain.
Uruguay’s President Fights Back Against United Nations
Last week, the United Nations released a statement explaining its position – that Uruguay has violated a U.N. drug convention.
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Illinois Launches Website About New Medical Marijuana Law
The State of Illinois has launched a website to inform residents about its medical marijuana law.
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Beginning of The End: The Top 10 Drug Policy Stories of 2013
Tony Newman recounts the top 10 drug policy stories of 2013, stating that this year will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the drug war.
Man Brings Marijuana into The Pentagon, Faces Harsher Penalty Than For Weapon
Just when we think we are turning a positive corner in the misconception of cannabis users, we get stories like this one out of the Pentagon that make us all do a collective facepalm.
Michigan Senate Republicans Vote in Welfare Drug Test Bill
In one of its last acts of the legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed a bill mandating drug testing for selected welfare applicants and recipients.
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Sensible BC Petition Falls Short
The petition to decriminalize cannabis in British Columbia was about 100,000 signatures short of making it to the ballot.
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Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed
The Daily Beast names the 2014 candidates who want to legalize weed.
10 States Most Addicted to Cigarette Smoking, Guess How Many Permit Cannabis Use
There may be no correlation at all, but here are two items I find interesting looking at the list of 10 tobacco-loving states and cannabis...
MI House Approves Protections for Dispensaries and Extracts
The dispensary bill received a landslide vote of 94-14, while the vote for the extracts bill was an even more lopsided 100-9 in favor.
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San Jose: MMJ Shutdown Begins Following New Rules
San Jose officials voted to ban dispensaries near homes, schools and rehab centers. Those in violation of the new rules have been asked to shut down.