John Hanger: Marijuana Reform Can Elect the Next PA Governor
"When I win the primary, they are going to understand a major reason for my victory will be marijuana reform." -John Hanger
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Utah Mom Wants Medical Marijuana for Her Son
Unfortunately Jennifer will have to move, break the law or wait until medical marijuana is legal in Utah.
Oregon 2014 Marijuana Legalization Initiative Likely
Oregon activists organized as New Approach Oregon will try to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the November 2014 ballot.
Montana Law: Weed or Bong 6 Months in Jail, But Teacher Rapes 14-Year Old Student
In good 'ol Montana law terms, you can have a bong or a little shake in your pocket, or you can rape 6 young teenagers... either way it's 6 months in jail.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.08.28)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of August 28, 2013.
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Denver Police Ask Me Anything About Marijuana Highlights
During the Denver Police Department's Ask Me Anything session about marijuana, several serious and not-so-serious topics were discussed.
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Cory Booker Opens Stop-And-Frisk Data To The Public
Newark Mayor and Senate candidate Cory Booker has just begun testing a solution to the racial problems plaguing law enforcement’s use of stop-and-frisk...
Eric Holder Pressed on DEA Use of NSA Intelligence
Five Democratic senators and three Democratic congressmen -- all senior members of the House Judiciary Committee -- have sent a letter to Eric Holder.
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George Takei Commends Trudeau's Admission of Cannabis Use
George Tekei, famous for his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek series, recently commended Justin Trudeau for admitting that he uses cannabis:
Learn the Facts About Medical Marijuana
Studies are showing medical marijuana doing a lot of good for people with a variety of medial issues.
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MMJ Speakeasies Rise In Southern California
Oscar Pascual of Smell The Truth reports that in the aftermath of California obtaining the ability to ban dispensaries some MMJ speakeasies have taken root.
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Denver City Council Sets Extra Tax Vote On Retail Cannabis
Yesterday, the Denver City Council approved a 3.5% additional sales tax on retail cannabis. The tax will be in addition to the 15% state sales tax.
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Missouri Lawmaker Busted for Minor Cannabis Possession
Missouri Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, co-sponsor of a bill this year that would have reduced penalties for minor cannabis possession, was pulled over Sunday.
Mexican Drug Cartels Not in "Over 1,000 US Cities"
Mexican drug cartels "now maintain a presence in over 1,000 cities" has been heard ever since the claim was made in a 2011 report by the now defunct NDIC.
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Time: Make the Next Drug Czar a Doctor
David Sheff describes the failure of the drug war and the chance to shift the way our country deals with drug use by choosing a health-oriented drug czar.
Senate Judiciary Holding Marijuana Policy Hearing Next Month
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has scheduled hearings on marijuana policy. "Conflicts between State and Federal Marijuana Laws" will take place September 10.
Armored Car Companies Is the Federal Government's Latest Attack On Legal Marijuana
The feds have given armored car companies in California notice to stop working with any cannabis-related business, which will effect several large...
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Rally Held For Cannabis Legalization In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hempland Security held their third rally this year for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania in Penn Square in Reading on Saturday.