US Government Grew Hemp Where Pentagon Now Stands
According to a report from the Washington Post, the land where the U.S. Pentagon stands was once occupied by fields of hemp.
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“Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent,” Says MA Police Chief
Mike Riggs at Reason has fun shredding Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis' recent claim that illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism.
Bolivia, Venezuela Reject U.S. Drug Criticism
That marks the fourth year in a row the US has singled out Bolivia and Venezuela, which are left-leaning regional allies highly critical of US...
As Vermont Approves Marijuana Dispensaries, Towns Prepare To Host Them
Public safety officials have given conditional approval to Vermont's first two medical marijuana dispensaries. With the support of city officials, dispensaries are expected to open their doors in the next six months.
Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Measure Polls 51 Percent
The latest poll, released Sat by SurveyUSA for the Denver Post, has Colorado's marijuana legalization initiative at 51%, with 40% opposed and 8% undecided.
Pepperdine University Denies Student Internship at MPP
Pepperdine University officially refused to approve the application of a sophomore political science major to intern at the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).
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Doug Darrell Acquitted Of Marijuana Charges Through Jury Nullification In New Hampshire
Doug Darrell, a New Hampshire Rastafarian facing felony marijuana cultivation charges was declared not guilty on Friday because a jury believed that punishing him for the offense would be unjust.
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Showtime's 'Weeds' Goes Up in Smoke After 8 Years
Showtime's "Weeds" had its series finale last night after 8 years and 100 episodes.
Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) Accepting Applications
The eleventh annual Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) wil be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe.
Senior Citizens and Cannabis Patient Advocates Brave San Diego Federal Courthouse
Over 60 senior citizens protested at the Edward Schwartz Federal Courthouse, donning green medical cannabis ribbons to challenge the legality of a wiretap.
Most Statewide Marijuana Initiatives Lead Solidly In Polls
Four of the six statewide marijuana initiatives appearing on the November 2012 ballot are solidly favored among likely voters according to recent polls.
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Palo Alto City Council Opposes Measure to Permit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Palo Alto City Council established its opposition this week to a controversial November ballot measure that aims to make it legal for medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in the city. If…
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Massachusetts Voter Guide Lists Spoof Website Calling Medical Marijuana a Gateway to “Twinkie Addiction”
The Massachusetts state voter guide declares medical marijuana a gateway to “Twinkie addiction.”
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Political Think Tank Looks At Legal Marijuana Revenue
The well-respected, non-partisan Pew Charitable Trusts wrote a fairly balanced article about the possible consequences of legal marijuana.
Little-Known Cannabinoid May Treat Epileptic Seizures
There is "big, historical, anecdotal evidence" that cannabinoids can be used to control human epileptic seizures.
Colorado Governor's Opposition to Amendment 64 Labeled as "Hypocrisy"
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper publicly announced his opposition to Amendment 64, which is labeled as hypocrisy by marijuana legalization supporters.
The First Annual 'The Hemp Connoisseur': Part 1
I’m a “Connoisseur judge” for the first annual Colorado cannabis championship, hosted by magazine The Hemp Connoisseur. Here's some pics of strain entrants.
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race
When it comes to drug policy and the 2012 elections, there is plenty on the table. This week, lets dive into the political parties and the Presidential Race