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PA Police Arrest Speakers, Organizers at Marijuana Rally
The fifth monthly Smoke Down Prohibition rally in Philadelphia ended with police breaking through the crowd to arrest several individuals.
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People who exemplify the cannabis culture and/or heroes of the struggle to end prohibition
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Federal MMJ Court Support, Press Conference with Bob Filner
Showing great leadership, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has taken up the issue of medical cannabis and since he was elected has vocalized his support.
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Idaho Medical Marijuana Activists Kids Returned
Last Friday, medical marijuana activists Lindsey and Josh Rinehart's two sons were returned to them after 17 days.
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NJ Senate Candidate Smokes a Joint for Drug War Victims
Don DeZarn, libertarian candidate for the New Jersey Senate, smoked a joint in Veteran's Park in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Weedist Women: Lauren Vazquez
Lauren Vazquez is the Fired Up Lawyer, and it's easy to see when you meet her. Her enthusiasm for her work and her joie de vivre light up the room.
Piece of the Week | Kurt B Honey Bear (#100 of 100)
This Piece of the Week fuses iconic stoner culture with a renowned heady artist, the Kurt B Honey Bear bong.
FL Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patient Sues for Cannabis Protection
Cathy Jordan, who consumes cannabis to mitigate symptoms of ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, filed a suit against Sheriff Brad Steube of Manatee County, FL.
Activist Spotlight: Bunny Hethcox, Columbus, Wisconsin
Americans for Safe Access Activist Spotlight - Spotlighting Medical Marijuana Activists Who are Making a Difference
Book Review: It Takes Balls by Josh Wolf
It Takes Balls, by Josh Wolf is damn funny. And, while it may seem like an odd book review for a weedist, I beg to differ. Josh Wolf is a comedian who...
Author, Filmmaker, Drug Reformer Mike Gray Dies
Mike Gray, probably best known in the drug reform community as the author of "Drug Crazy: How We Got in this Mess and How We Can Get Out," has died.
Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe
The Cash Phlow Show will be live at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe this Saturday, April 27th for one night only at 8:00pm. The L.A. rapper is a favorite...
Great Movies While High 420 Edition | Degenerate Art: The Art and Culture of Glass Pipes
Finally! Someone made a documentary showcasing what I like to call the greatest sub-culture of a sub-culture – heady glass.
MMA Ref Josh Rosenthal Busted with $6 Million of Cannabis
Josh Rosenthal, one of the best referees in MMA, has plead guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cannabis...
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Willie Nelson Explains How Marijuana Can Be Deadly
Willie Nelson: Why do you want criminals to make all the money off of this when it's proven that it won't kill you unless you let a bale of it fall on you?
California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Calls for Legalizing Marijuana
At the California Democratic Party convention Saturday, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom called for marijuana legalization & described the war on drugs...
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NAACP President: American Drug War’s Toll on Liberty Greater Than Apartheid
Ben Jealous, president of the NAACP, said Tuesday “For about 40 years, we've decided that [prison] is how we solve almost every problem, whether it’s homelessness..
Celebrities Urge Obama Forward on Drug, Sentencing Reform
A coalition of more than 175 artists, actors, athletes, elected officials, and civil rights and civil liberties advocates urged President Obama to reform...
Cannabis and Athletics - The Tyrann Mathieu Debacle
I’d like to take a moment and talk about marijuana and athletics. Tyrann Mathieu, a former LSU football star, has been in hot water...