Medical Marijuana in Washington Needs Your Help, Global Ramifications
Winning the battle to preserve Washington’s medical marijuana industry is critical. Politicians want to effectively destroy it completely, claiming patients
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Petition - Change the SUNY New Paltz Marijuana Policy
Please sign this petition to change the SUNY New Paltz marijuana policy if you think students shouldn't be expelled for marijuana.
Intuit Does Not Advance NORML in Super Bowl Ad Contest
Today, Intuit announced the 20 finalists who moved on to Round 3 of their “Small Business, Big Game” contest.
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Florida Supreme Court to Hear Marijuana Initiative Arguments
On December 5th, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments for the medical marijuana initiative that could put an amendment on next year's ballot.
First Videos From Reform Conference in Denver
Some initial videos from last week's conference -- more coming soon. They were shot by the Hungarian Civil Liberties union's Drugreporter team.
Ireland's Cannabis Regulation Bill Published
Ireland's Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013 was published last week by Luke Ming Flanagan, who says "Ireland is ready for the legalization of cannabis."
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Yakama Nation Won't Recognize Legal Marijuana
The possession, sale and cultivation of marijuana will remain illegal in Washington's Yakama Nation, according to the tribe's attorney.
Jovan Jackson’s Medical Cannabis Trial Begins
Opening statements have ended and the prosecutor has called two witnesses in Jovan Jackson’s third medical cannabis trial.
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Marijuana Takes Center Stage in Race for Brooklyn DA
Democratic nominee for Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson wants to decriminalize up to half an ounce of marijuana, citing such cases as a clog in the system.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back
In mid September, Steve and Maria Green had their infant daughter, Bree, taken from their Michigan home and carted off to foster care. The "crime" for...
Texting for Pardons, Help Free Federal Drug War Prisoners
Drug Policy Alliance has made it easy to send a message to President Obama to pardon federal drug war prisoners...
NORML Partners With The Family Law & Cannabis Alliance
we are pleased to announce that NORML has recently partnered with the newly formed Family Law and Cannabis Alliance
Mayor of DC Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray stated that he supports decriminalizing marijuana, or removing criminal penalties associated with possession of under one ounce.
FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy
The FDA has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of intractable pediatric epilepsy.
Washington Medical Marijuana Recommendations Draw Opposition
The three state agencies and the governor's office that constitute the state's medical marijuana working group released their draft recommendations.
Washington State Liquor Board Goes for MMJ's Throat
The Washington State Liquor Board is in the process of issuing its recommendations for how to regulate recreational marijuana use. This is, more or less...
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Heidi Fleiss Busted Again for Pot
Heidi Fleiss was arrested for intent to sell marijuana for the second time this year.
MPP's Dan Riffle Debates Kevin Sabet on Marijuana Policy
Leading up to November's election, marijuana policy is an increasingly hot topic in Maine.