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New York Times: A Big Business in Getting High
New York Times: "Glorifying marijuana has arguably turned out to be shrewd public relations moves" for under-30 female singers Rihanna, Lady Gaga and...
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People who exemplify the cannabis culture and/or heroes of the struggle to end prohibition
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Sir Richard Branson: War on Drugs a Trillion-Dollar Failure
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group and a member of the Global Drug Commission poses the simple question on drug prohibition...
TGA Subcool School of Dank in Seattle Raises $10k for Autism
The Green Avengers Subcool School of Dank in Seattle Nov. 16-18, raised over $10K for homeless teens and needy families with autistic children...
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Argentine Politician Creates Uproar After Tweeting Picture of Pot Plant
An Argentine politician’s political career is at risk after she tweeted a photo of a cannabis plant in her Buenos Aires home. Gabriela Cerruti is...
Colorado Dems to Seek Federal Exemption from Marijuana Prohibition
3 Democratic members of Colorado's Congressional delegation are planning legislation that would exempt states enacting legalization systems for marijuana...
Bill Maher To Mason Tvert: Help Cali Legalize Cannabis and I'll Fund It
On last Friday's Real Time, Bill Maher offers to fund Mason Tvert if he'll move to California and replicate what we did in Colorado with Amendment 64.
Jon Stewart to Media: Grow Up On Cannabis Reform, It Matters
In this Daily Show clip, Jon Stewart calls out the media for their dismissive and condescending 'jokes' on the people's will to legalize cannabis in...
Congressional Medical Cannabis Champions Win Big in Reelection & Senate Bids
Next year will mark the first time that the public supporters of safe access to medical cannabis will be joining the United States Senate.
Hollywood Pokes Fun at Colorado's Marijuana Law
Late-night show hosts and Hollywood actors poke fun at Colorado's new marijuana law...
Weedist Women: Diane Fornbacher
Diane Fornbacher has been a cannabis activist for over fifteen years. Her unique combination of warrior spirit, passion and kindness make her a hero to...
Rudy Reyes: Medical Marijuana Patient Turned Politician
Documentary filmmaker and Huff Post contributor Harvey Stein is working on a documentary about Rudy Reyes and other medical cannabis patients in California
'Superstring Theory' Co-founder Admonishes Federal Government for Ignoring Science on Medical Marijuana
Dr. John Schwarz, co-founder of 'Superstring Theory' is urging the federal government to put aside the politics surrounding medical marijuana and look at...
Video: Retired Police Captain Demolishes the War On Drugs
LEAP co-founder and retired police captain, Peter Christ, appears on WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, NY and takes on all aspects of our disastrous War on Drugs.
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Toni Braxton Admits Grammy Award-Winning Song Was About Marijuana
In an upcoming interview for VH1, Toni Braxton reveals her 1996 Grammy Award-winning tune You're Making Me High is all about the joys of marijuana use.
Bruce Springsteen Works 'Marijuana' Into Obama Campaign Song
Bruce Springsteen has been campaigning for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. Check out this video where The Boss works in 'marijuana' to his ditty...
Governor Cuomo: No Pay Increase for Legislators Until They Decriminalize Marijuana
NY Governor Cuomo has redoubled his efforts to decriminalize the possession of marijuana in public view after state legislators failed to act on...
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Dilbert Cartoonist Rips Obama Over Medical Marijuana
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, is taking issue with Obama's medical marijuana policy, particularly with Aaron Sandusky's recent conviction
Gary Johnson Supporters Robocall Colorado Democrats Over Marijuana Crackdown
Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson is making a strong push, with marijuana legalization and marijuana policy as one of his strongest talking points...