Weedist Women: Rowshan Reordan of Green Leaf Lab
Green Leaf Lab celebrated its grand opening at Portland Hempstalk in 2011. I was fortunate enough to meet Rowshan Reordan several years prior to that...
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People who exemplify the cannabis culture and/or heroes of the struggle to end prohibition
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Representative Cohen Introduces Unmuzzle The Drug Czar Act
How can we trust what the Drug Czar says if the law preordains its position? My bill would give the ONDCP the freedom to use science in its recommendations.
Kansas Senator To Lead Valentine’s Day Rally For Patient Access
David Haley will be leading a rally to support patient access starting on the first floor of the Kansas Capitol Rotunda.
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Uruguayan President Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Uruguayan President José Mujica has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to rethink the drug war.
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New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban
New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie spoke about the NFL's ban on cannabis, saying that players will continue to use the plant.
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Ladybud: Cannabis Activist Diane Fornbacher’s Journey
Ladybud tells the story of its publisher, cannabis activist and NORML Woman's Alliance board member Diane Fornbacher.
NORML PAC Endorses Heather Mizeur for Maryland Governor
NORML PAC has announced its endorsement of Delegate Heather Mizeur and her running mate Delman Coates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland.
German Cannabis Activist George Wurth Wins a Million Euros!
Cannabis activist George Wurth of the German Hemp Association (Deutscher Hanf Verband) has won a million-Euro prize to expand the group's legalization activism from the German television program Millionaire Choice (Millionaerswahl).
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Bill Gates Backs Marijuana Legalization In His State
Bill Gates told Buzzfeed he voted yes on I-502 to legalize recreational marijuana in his home state of Washington in 2012, but would not answer if...
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Ending the War on Pot Is Obama’s Last Chance for a Legacy
Daily Beast's Nick Gillespie explains that ending the war on pot is Obama's opportunity to be remembered as President.
“Dog-Whistle Racism” by The Lincoln Club of San Diego
The Lincoln Club created and photoshopped the mailer, portraying Candidate Alvarez with a fist full of cash using a hand gesture associated with gangs.
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Bill Murray's Thoughtful AMA: The War on Drugs Is a Failure
Opposing Views covers Bill Murray's Ask Me Anything on Reddit, in which he states that the war on drugs is a failure.
Tennessee Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced
Rep. Sherry Jones has taken an important step for seriously ill patients in Tennessee and introduced a medical marijuana bill, HB 1385...
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Mamakind on Hunger Strike for Right to Use Meds in Hospital
Canadian medical cannabis patient and cannabis writer Mamakind is on a hunger strike, fighting for her right to use a vaporizer in the hospital.
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Jon Stewart Blasts Cable Anchors Panicking Over Legal Pot
The Raw Story covers Jon Stewart putting prohibitionist cable news anchors in their place for their hypocrisy on legalization.
Maryland Senate President Supports Legal Marijuana
Just days after the first legal marijuana sales took place in Colorado, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.announced that he would support legislation
Weedist Women: Megan Schwarting
Megan Schwarting and her husband, Ben, started Kush Creams to appeal to a broader audience. She donates regularly to local fund raisers, participates in...
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Leaf Science: 5 Politicians That Fought for Marijuana in 2013
Leaf Science lists five of the world's politicians that fought for marijuana reform in 2013.