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Raids Shut Down Big Medical Marijuana Suppliers in Oregon
Federal authorities raided and shut down two of the Oregon's best-known medical marijuana suppliers, High Hopes Farm and Ontario Marijuana Cooperative.
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Romney Campaign Uses Raids to Swing CO Voters, Insults Everyone's Intelligence
The Romney campaign has finally stooped low enough to try to trick the medical marijuana community into voting Romney into office.
Irv Rosenfeld: A Pioneer Speaks Out
It was during his freshman year of college in 1971 that Irv Rosenfeld gave in to peer pressure and tried marijuana.
Initiative Watch (2012.09.19)
Three marijuana legalization initiatives, two medical marijuana initiatives, and one sentencing reform initiative are on state ballots this year...
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Medical Marijuana Crackdown In Colorado: 10 More Dispensaries Near Schools Shuttered
Dispensaries were within 1,000 feet of schools and were notified that they had 45 days to shut down, move their business or face federal enforcement action.
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.19)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 19, 2012.
Chronicle Video Review: Lynching Charlie Lynch
Lynching Charlie Lynch is a film about a nation that somehow thinks it's justifiable to persecute people for growing plants for others.
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States with Medical Marijuana Laws See a Decline in Suicides
Authors found, “the suicide rate in medical marijuana legal states continues to fall, while the suicide rate in states that never legalized medical marijuana begins to climb gradually.”
Action Today: Remind Obama Patients Are People Who Vote!
Americans for Safe Access, the leading organization of medical marijuana patients, has organized a nationwide protest at Obama for America offices today.
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Push to Close Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles Will Continue, Officials Say
The Los Angeles attorney's office vowed to continue its efforts to shut down marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
Massachusetts’ Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3, Maintains Strong Lead
A new Suffolk University survey shows support for Question 3 to legalize medical marijuana in Massachusetts at 59%, opposition at 35%, and 6% undecided.
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.
2012 High Times Cannabis Cup Seattle Winners
The 2012 High Times Cannabis Cup Seattle winners were chosen over the weekend. Here's some of the results from the competition.
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.
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Dallas Star Larry Hagman Used Medical Marijuana After Cancer
Larry Hagman turned to medical marijuana in order to get his appetite back after losing a great deal of weight due to his bout with chemotherapy.
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.
Little-Known Cannabinoid May Treat Epileptic Seizures
There is "big, historical, anecdotal evidence" that cannabinoids can be used to control human epileptic seizures.
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