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How to Assert Your Rights When You Encounter the Police
Ladybud's Lauren Vasquez explains how to assert your rights when you encounter the police.
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Mayor Killed For Standing Up To Drug Cartel In Mexico
The Mayor of Santa Ana Maya, Mexico was found dead after refusing to give a drug cartel 'more pay.'
MPP Invites Project SAM to Promote Marijuana Policy Reform
MPP extended an invitation Friday to the new Maine affiliate of Project SAM to join forces to promote sensible marijuana policy reform in Maine.
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Tour Comes To DC To Speak Out Against Failed Drug War
The "Voices of the Victims" tour is in Washington DC today, calling for an end to the failed drug war.
Only Two More Days to Weigh in on WA Medical Marijuana
The Washington Liquor Control Board announced that the deadline for public comment on proposed changes to the state's medical marijuana program is Wednesday
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Tennessee Considers Legalizing Hemp
Tennessee Senator Frank Niceley is drafting legislation to remove barriers to hemp production, legalizing hemp in Tennessee if it passes.
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Marijuana Bill Appears To Have The NAACP In Its Corner
The NAACP announced its support for the Respect States Marijuana Laws Act.
Urge Washington to Strengthen, Preserve Patients Rights
The stakeholder input strongly urges the legislature to strengthen and preserve the rights of medical marijuana patients in Washington
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Marijuana Arrest Rate in Maryland Among Highest in US
The ACLU of Maryland reports that the marijuana arrest rate in the state is among the nation's highest.
CNN Video: Pot to Mint More Millionaires Than Microsoft?
The global cannabis market is in the hundreds of billions of dollars per year; as legalization unfolds cannabis will make more millionaires than Microsoft.
Republican Lawmaker Teams With Mormon Moms For Legal Cannabis Oil...In Utah
Cannabis is so safe and effective that it has inspired a group of conservative Mormon mothers from Utah to form a coalition and take this fight public.
Needless VictimsLink
Man Dies In Jail Cell After Misdemeanor Pot Offense
A man died from food allergies in a Washington jail cell after a misdemeanor pot offense.
November Chapter Meeting: San Diego Americans for Safe Access
Join the San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access on Tuesday, November 12th from 7-9pm at Giovanni’s Restaurant
Marijuana NewsLink
Miami Beachers Vote for Medical Marijuana
64% of this year's Miami Beach Voters cast their vote for medical marijuana.
Arkansans for Compassionate Care Kicks Off With Music Fest
Medical marijuana advocates Arkansans for Compassionate Care and Americans for Safe Access have joined forces to put an initiative on the 2014 ballot.
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Alcohol Is Really Pissed Off at Marijuana Right Now
Alcohol lobbyists are not happy about the increasing acceptance of the fact that marijuana is safer than alcohol.
Cannabis 101Link
High Times: The Dark Side of (Illegal) Pot Growing: 4 Facts
High Times' Danny Danko describes the more horrible aspects of illegal pot growing, which I sometimes forget still happens. I love Colorado.
Police Department Puts Drugs Ahead of Solving Homicides
One of the benefits of regulating marijuana is to allow police to focus on violent crimes, and the Oakland Police Department shows how imperative that is.