Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
How Valuable Legalizing Marijuana Could Be for America

How Valuable Legalizing Marijuana Could Be for America

PolicyMic explains how valuable legalizing marijuana could be for America, with an excellent infographic to demonstrate.
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
Survey: Unacceptable To Be Fired For Off-Job Marijuana Use

Survey: Unacceptable To Be Fired For Off-Job Marijuana Use

Nearly two-thirds of Americans disagree with workplace policies that allow employers to sanction an employee for his or her off-the-job consumption of cannabis, according to a just released...
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
Colorado Springs Working Toward Lifting Weed Ban

Colorado Springs Working Toward Lifting Weed Ban

Citizens of Colorado Springs are working toward lifting the recreational weed ban, put into place despite the people’s wishes.
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.13)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.13)

Budweiser sponsors a medical marijuana campaign event in Arkansas, California localities continue to grapple with regulating the business, and there is action afoot in Utah. And that’s...
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
US Attorney Defies White House

US Attorney Defies White House

US Attorney Melinda Haag is continuing her crusade against medical marijuana, despite recent changes in federal guidelines.
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
The Culture High: Behind the Scenes With NORML UK

The Culture High: Behind the Scenes With NORML UK

Regular readers know that we are supporters of The Culture High. The Culture High is a forthcoming documentary from Executive Producer Adam Scorgie and Director Brett Harvey...
November 14, 2013
11/14/2013
Denver Holds First Recreational Dispensary Public Hearing

Denver Holds First Recreational Dispensary Public Hearing

This Tuesday, Denver held its first public hearing for a recreational dispensary, The Grove. The City of Denver felt it was absolutely necessary to hold these hearings...
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
MMAR Coalition Against Repeal Benefit Concert Tonight

MMAR Coalition Against Repeal Benefit Concert Tonight

A benefit concert is being held for MMAR Coalition Against Repeal featuring the Rascalz at Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver, BC at 7pm tonight.
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
Steve Elliott: Is Moms For Marijuana Imploding?

Steve Elliott: Is Moms For Marijuana Imploding?

Steve Elliott explores recent developments within Moms for Marijuana International, which saw three major resignations in as many days.
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

San Diego Medical Marijuana Patients Beware

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) has re-launched a massive eradication effort against dispensaries, collective cultivation efforts, and medical marijuana patients. Those using cannabis with a doctor’s...
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
New Approach Oregon Won’t Kill Home Growing, Rejects DUIs

New Approach Oregon Won’t Kill Home Growing, Rejects DUIs

New Approach Oregon will not move forward with a measure that kills home grows or allows for per se DUIs.
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
Missouri Conference on Marijuana Law Reform This Saturday

Missouri Conference on Marijuana Law Reform This Saturday

Show-Me Cannabis and Missouri NORML will be hosting a statewide conference in downtown Kansas City on Saturday, November 16th. The one-day conference will include speakers presenting on local and national...
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
Ladybud Interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD

Ladybud Interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD

Ladybud’s Vanessa Waltz interviews Martin Lee of Project CBD, discussing the differences between, and effects of, cannabinoids.
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
World Famous Cannabis Cafe Celebrates 4th Anniversary

World Famous Cannabis Cafe Celebrates 4th Anniversary

On November 13, 2009, the World Famous Cannabis Cafe (WFCC) opened its doors. The brainchild of Madeline Martinez, the cafe was created to provide a safe place for...
By: Anna Diaz
November 13, 2013
11/13/2013
More Opposition to Medical Marijuana Amendment in Florida

More Opposition to Medical Marijuana Amendment in Florida

Last Friday, Florida House General Council Daniel Nordby was joined by Senate General Council George Levesque in filing a 50-page brief with the Supreme Court, in opposition...
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
MPP Invites Project SAM to Promote Marijuana Policy Reform

MPP Invites Project SAM to Promote Marijuana Policy Reform

The Marijuana Policy Project extended an invitation Friday to the new Maine affiliate of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) to join forces to promote sensible marijuana...
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Tour Comes To DC To Speak Out Against Failed Drug War

Tour Comes To DC To Speak Out Against Failed Drug War

The “Voices of the Victims” tour is in Washington, D.C. today, calling for an end to the failed drug war.
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Only Two More Days to Weigh in on WA Medical Marijuana

Only Two More Days to Weigh in on WA Medical Marijuana

The Washington state Liquor Control Board announced last week that it was extending the deadline for public comment on proposed changes to the state’s existing medical marijuana...
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Tennessee Considers Legalizing Hemp

Tennessee Considers Legalizing Hemp

Tennessee Senator Frank Niceley is drafting legislation to remove barriers to hemp production, legalizing hemp in Tennessee if it passes.
November 12, 2013
11/12/2013
Demand for Low-THC Pot for Children Outpaces Nonprofit

Demand for Low-THC Pot for Children Outpaces Nonprofit

Now that marijuana’s medical properties are becoming undeniable, particularly for cancer and epilepsy, more and more parents of sick kids are seeking out the healing herb and...