The Next States to Legalize Marijuana
After last weekend's conference in Denver, a picture is emerging of which states are likely to be the first to follow down the path to legalize marijuana.
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San Diego - Tijuana Drug Tunnel Found
Authorities discovered a 'sophisticated' drug tunnel system connecting San Diego and Tijuana, along with tons of weed and lots of cocaine.
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NH House Refuses To Recommend Marijuana Legalization
Even though 60% of New Hampshire adults are in favor, a New Hampshire House committee has refused to recommend marijuana legalization.
Boulder Marijuana Rules Would Delay Recreational Shops
After a long and conflicted meeting, the city council set Boulder, Colorado's marijuana rules.
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The Nation: Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel recounts the disaster that is the drug war, giving several reasons to legalize marijuana.
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Alaska Growing Charges Dismissed
An Alaska couple's cannabis growing charges were dismissed due to issues about a police officer's honesty.
Corporate Interests in Maine Kill 2014 Legalization Effort
Corporate interests representing medical marijuana dispensaries came in and managed to flip one of the votes necessary to approve the bill for introduction.
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Pro-Legalization Cop Files Complaint Against Department
Constable David Bratzer, President of the Canadian branch of LEAP, filed a complaint against his chief for discrimination based on political views.
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Daily Beast: The Drug War Is Over (If Obama Wants It)
Nick Gellespie of The Daily Beast explains that the drug war is over as a political issue, as most Americans now favor legalization.
Denver's Ridiculous Proposed Weed Restrictions Revised
Denver's city council recently voted down a proposed weed restrictions that would have made marijuana illegal to carry in parks or the 16th Street Mall.
50 Shades of Blue - The Progressively Depressing Politics of BHO
All I've been reading lately is that medical marijuana is gonna be over in the state of Washington and that BHO (butane hash oil) will never be legal.
Morgan Stanley Says Global Wine Shortage; We Say Cannabis Great Substitute
Quick, wine connoisseurs, panic! Morgan Stanley Research released a report saying a global wine shortage is coming. If legalized, could cannabis serve as a
Washington Prosecutor Drops Dispensary Cases
Last week, Cowlitz County prosecutor Sue Baur dropped two Washington medical marijuana dispensary cases.
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Wisconsin MMJ Bill Would Legalize Dispensaries, Home Grows
Monday, a Wisconsin MMJ bill was introduced, signed on by 18 lawmakers.
Banks Want to Work With Marijuana Business, Waiting on Feds
Fortunately, there is already a bill Congress could act upon that would reform federal banking laws relating to marijuana businesses.
Oregon Legalization Initiative Filed, Has $$$ Support
Oregon activists organized as the New Approach Oregon political action committee filed a marijuana legalization initiative with the secretary of state.
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Medical Marijuana and Parents... on Dr. Phil?
If there were any doubts that cannabis has gone mainstream, here's an article about Cheryl Shuman talking medical marijuana and parents on Dr. Phil.
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Arizona Parents File Suit for Access to Extracts
Parents of a medical cannabis patient filed a suit for legal access to extracts after their son began having difficulty eating.