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A Day in the Life of a Marijuana Lobbyist
Pot lobbyists are seeking legitimacy and taking the steps to achieve it.
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Study: Inhaled Cannabis Mitigates Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
Inhaling whole-plant cannabis provides symptomatic relief in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to observational trial data published in the March/April edition of the journal Clinical Neuropharmacology.
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Feds Approve University of Arizona Medical Marijuana Study on PTSD
The Obama administration handed backers of medical marijuana a significant victory last Friday, opening the way for a University of Arizona researcher...
Great TV While High: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
In 1980 well known marijuana supporter and brilliant scientist Carl Sagan hosted a 13 episode series on PBS called Cosmos: A Personal Voyage . It quickly became a sensation and, as of…
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Pro Tips for Making Canna Caps and Recipe
Beyond Chronic explains the recipe to make potent cannabis oil capsules. One pill will skyrocket the average person to a nearby galaxy.
Potcoin : Cryptocurrency for Mary Jane
It was only a matter of time before the cryptocurrency concept got swept up in the Green Rush. Introducing Potcoin, Bitcoin for weed it's that cut and dry (punny.)
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California Legalization Is Coming, But What Path Will It Take?
With four marijuana legalization initiatives vying for the California ballot, one thing is clear: All four are better than the state’s current prohibition.
Washington Medical Cannabis Dodges Bullet, for Now
Medical cannabis gets at least a temporary stay of execution in Washington state. A bill that would have, by any effective assessment, essentially dismantled the medical marijuana industry in Washington. House Bill 2149,
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC
NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC.
Students Say Counselor Played Cop in Sting
A high school counselor enlisted students to uncover drug sales; when one of the students was arrested, school officials tried to cover up the sting.
Maryland Senate Okays Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Maryland Senate today overwhelmingly approved a marijuana decriminalization bill with bipartisan support. It now heads to the House of Delegates.
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Marijuana Stocks: This Year, April 1 Will Be the New 4/20
This year's 4/1 is a bigger deal than 4/20, at least from a marijuana stock investing standpoint outside the US. Come April 1, not only will Canada's MMPR program roll-out but also Uruguay's legalization
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Thank You for Smoking—Marijuana
Don't mistake this onetime high-school dealer with a libertarian streak for a stoner. His aim is to be the Philip Morris of the American marijuana industry.
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Instafire: Northwest Oils Shatter Twaxed Blunt
You guys liked the blunt "twaxed" inside so much, I figured I'd show you how we do it on the outside. Northwest Oils crew continues to burn down Seattle with the Instafire.
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Coloradans Can Challenge Sentences for Marijuana Offenses That Are No Longer Crimes
A Colorado appeals court ruled that Amendment 64 applies retroactively to the sentences of people convicted of minor cannabis offenses.
Colbert Report Tackles Ganjapreneurs, Green Rush and Bank Hypocrisy
Last Thursday's Colbert Report had a solid ten minutes on the (just starting to boom) green rush. Yes, it contains a few good-natured stoner cliches and stereotypes, but Steven Colbert continues to help shine a light on cannabis myths, hypocrisies and opportunities.
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Colorado Residents May Get a Refund for Pot Tax
Budget advisers crunched the numbers and revealed the state could be forced to refund as much as $100 million to taxpayers.
Millennials Want Legal Weed
Pew Research Center recently put out a report on a survey that collected data on Millennials (those currently in the 18-33 age group) in adulthood...