November 6: An Election to Stop the Drug War
Election Day is almost upon us. Here's what to watch on Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Sentencing and Local Initiatives...
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DEA Sweeps Two San Bernardino Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The DEA raided two medical-marijuana clinics on Highland Avenue, seizing dozens of pounds of marijuana, hash and edible products containing the drug.
Colorado Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: 266 Licensed MMCs, 272 Pending
As of last week, there were 266 licensed medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado, with the possibility for almost double that number by the time the...
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.10.31)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 31, 2012.
California Medical Association Calls on Governor Brown to Urge for Marijuana’s Reclassification
Recently, the California Medical Association (CMA) voted to urge Governor Brown to petition the federal government to reclassify marijuana for medical use.
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Strange Bedfellows: Newspaper Endorsements on Marijuana Legalization
The Seattle Times covers the strange bedfellows on Washington state's marijuana legalization ballot measure, I-502. From GOP Senate candidate Michael...
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Man 'Returns' Marijuana, Pipe to Walmart
A Florida man was arrested for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia while trying to return a printer at Walmart...
'No Grey Sky' Marijuana Dispensary Takes on Uncle Sam
A licensed medical marijuana dispensary sued the Justice Department and DEA, claiming that their illegal crusade threatens to cost thousands of patients...
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10 Most Unexpected Marijuana Reform Supporters
Check out the slideshow for a top 10 list of the most unexpected allies in the fight against marijuana prohibition.
Oregon Marijuana Measure Still Trails in Late Poll
Measure 80, Oregon's marijuana legalization initiative, continues to trail in the polls as the clock ticks ever closer to election day. A new poll shows...
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On Medical Marijuana, State Laws Matter
Singer argued that because President Obama long ago broke his promise to stop federal Drug Enforcement Administration raids on state authorized medical cannabis providers, New Jersey may need to reconsider implementation of a medical marijuana program.
Smoke the Vote: Final Week Election Update
With just one week left until the election, there have been some recent cannabis news to report on, including two new campaign ads and several new polls.
US News & World Report: 'Should Marijuana Use Be Legalized?'
Today, US News & World Report ‘Debate Club’ asks its readers: “Should marijuana use be legalized?” Cannabis reform activists face off vs. prohibitionists...
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Norwood, Massachusetts Chief of Police: Marijuana is Not Medicine
Norwood Police Chief William Brooks has declared that marijuana is not medicine, we'll have to check on his medical credentials and get back to you on that.
Michigan Cities to Vote on Cannabis Depenalization Measures Next Week
Voters in four Michigan cities — totaling over a million people — will also decide on Tuesday whether to legalize or depenalize the adult use of cannabis...
Dutch National 'Weed Pass' Dead
There will be no national "weed pass" for marijuana consumers in the Netherlands. The Associated Press has reported the new Dutch coalition government...
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Initiative That Would Limit Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensaries Approved for Signature Gathering
One of two initiatives that wants to regulate marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles was approved for signature gathering.
How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
A new review suggests activating the brain’s cannabinoid system may hold promise for preventing, or even reversing, brain aging. Can marijuana help?