Category: Marijuana News

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General marijuana news and commentary

October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Intuit Does Not Advance NORML in Super Bowl Ad Contest

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. Despite finishing first in the initial round of...
By: NORML
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Florida Supreme Court to Hear Marijuana Initiative Arguments

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.
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
First Videos From Reform Conference in Denver

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, whose work we’ve featured here...
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Second Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens in New Jersey

Second Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opens in New Jersey

Compassionate Care Foundation opened yesterday, becoming New Jersey’s second medical cannabis dispensary.
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Cannabis Culture in Israel

Cannabis Culture in Israel

Unlike the United States, which has an uncertain future regarding marijuana laws, Israel’s $40 million per year cannabis industry is thriving. For one, it does not have...
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Study: CBD Combats Iron In The Brain, Fights Alzheimer’s

Study: CBD Combats Iron In The Brain, Fights Alzheimer’s

In a great article on Hemp.org, Steve Elliott reports on a study which found that CBD can help fight Alzheimer’s by reducing excesses of iron in the...
October 29, 2013
10/29/2013
Legal Weed is the Cheapest Weed

Legal Weed is the Cheapest Weed

In what amounts to a collective “duh” moment for the non-cannabis enthusiasts out there, a recent study illustrated that marijuana is very expensive when it’s illegal. Not...
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Ireland’s Cannabis Regulation Bill Published

Ireland’s Cannabis Regulation Bill Published

Ireland’s Cannabis Regulation Bill 2013 was published last week by Roscommon TD Luke Ming Flanagan, who says “Ireland is ready for the legalization of cannabis.” The bill will...
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Yakama Nation Won’t Recognize Legal Marijuana

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.
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Jovan Jackson’s Medical Cannabis Trial Begins

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. This, after a telling day and a half of...
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Marijuana Takes Center Stage in Race for Brooklyn DA

Marijuana Takes Center Stage in Race for Brooklyn DA

Democratic nominee for Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson wants to decriminalize marijuana, citing Brooklyn’s high number of cases as a clog in the system.
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back

Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back

I feel like we often talk about how the justice system fails in regards to cannabis. To be fair, quite often, the justice system is a lit...
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Translating the Mistruths of Prairie Plant Systems

Translating the Mistruths of Prairie Plant Systems

An excellent article on Cannabis Culture translates the whitewashed response of Prairie Plant Systems CEO to recent criticism about their irradiated schwag grown in contaminated mines.
October 28, 2013
10/28/2013
Texting for Pardons, Help Free Federal Drug War Prisoners

Texting for Pardons, Help Free Federal Drug War Prisoners

Drug Policy Alliance International Drug Policy Reform Conference ran from October 23, 2013 until October 26, 2013. The event boasted a plethora of cannabis activists and took...
By: Anna Diaz
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
Snoop Dogg Vaporizers From Grenco Science Coming

Snoop Dogg Vaporizers From Grenco Science Coming

Vape-makers Grenco Science have teamed up with Snoop to design 3 Snoop Dogg vaporizers, one of which is designed to vaporize flowers.
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
NORML Partners With The Family Law & Cannabis Alliance

NORML Partners With The Family Law & Cannabis Alliance

It’s no secret that there has been a proliferation of government agencies across the country removing minors and infants from their home, based solely on the fact that...
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
Mayor of DC Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

Mayor of DC Supports Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray stated that he supports decriminalizing marijuana, or removing criminal penalties associated with possession of under one ounce. Currently, those caught...
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy

FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD), a nonpsychoactive plant cannabinoid, in the treatment of intractable pediatric...
By: NORML
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
Washington Medical Marijuana Recommendations Draw Opposition

Washington Medical Marijuana Recommendations Draw Opposition

The three state agencies and the governor’s office that constitute the state’s medical marijuana working group on Monday released their draft recommendations for dealing with medical marijuana in the...
October 25, 2013
10/25/2013
Israel Growing High-Less Medical Marijuana

Israel Growing High-Less Medical Marijuana

A medical marijuana company in Israel is now growing a “high-less” strain that contains less than 1% THC and over 15% CBD.