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Washington State Faces Prospect of Too Many Pot Growers
Washington officials have received over 2,600 applications from pot growers, which is a concern because of a set limit on the amount of space for growing.
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Great Music While High: Vampire Weekend "Modern Vampires of The City"
Vampire Weekend are a rock band from New York who have built a large following around the world for their patented brand of preppy indie rock. Their first two
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Bill O'Reilly Ignores Reality and Makes Millions of Marijuana Arrests Disappear
On January 6th, Bill O'Reilly shared with Fox News cohorts Juan Williams and Mary Katharine Ham that apparently the ones getting arrested for cannabis are "only dealers, Juan.
Great Edibles Recipes: Cannasoup Shooters
I'm going to let you all in on one of my favorite winter time savory cannabis treats: Cannasoup shooters. As an added bonus, it's super easy to make...
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Could You Lose Your Job for Smoking Legal Pot?
The Daily Beast reports a Colorado case that may finally protect employees from being fired for off-job, legal pot use.
Stoner App Review: Weed Laws
Weed Laws, an Android app, provides a listing of all 50 states, DC, “USA Federal”, and even Mexico that allows you to click on each and see what the deal is. It breaks down the level of offense and what you will face as a penalty for buying, possessing, growing, distributing, etc.
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While Majority Support Legalization, Many Remain Uninformed
The majority of Americans support legalization, but almost half of people still believe that marijuana is harmful and/or a gateway drug.
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It Is Immoral to Cage Humans for Smoking Marijuana
Conor Friedersdorf gives a great explanation of why it is immoral to cage humans for smoking marijuana.
CNN Poll: 55% Support Marijuana Legalization
A CNN/ORC International survey released Monday has a solid majority of Americans supporting the legalization of marijuana. The CNN poll results are similar to an October Gallup Poll
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Third Dispensary Opens in New Jersey
New Jersey's third dispensary opened its doors to a limited number of patients Friday.
Instafire: Kurt B and Elbo Chinoiserie Dino
That kick ass china pattern you see there, It’s called Chinoiserie and it’s hot as hell everywhere I've seen it. This collaboration from Kurt B and Elbo...
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
How to Simple Flash your Wax and Other Full Melt Concentrates
Many of us here at Weedist that are fond of the dabs and wax in general, but I was recently turned on to a much better way to smoke wax and other full melt concentrates that make for a much tastier, stronger, and overall cleaner smoke.
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High Times Launches Private Equity Fund For Cannabusinesses
High Times magazine launched a private equity fund for cannabusinesses, hoping to raise $100 million over the next 2 years to invest in the industry.
Psychology of Quitting, Why I Cannot Foresee Giving Up Cannabis
A friend is trying to quit smoking cigarettes and I asked him how it was going. Agitated, he replied "I dare you to try to quit smoking cannabis then you might have some idea where I am at."
The Top 10 International Drug Policy Stories of 2013
With apologies in advance for all those important stories that didn't make it, here is Drug War Chronicle top ten 2013 global drug policy-related stories:
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Weed Stocks Skyrocket After Colorado Sells $1M on First Day
Weed stocks have shot up over the past week after the incredible amount of business legal marijuana shops have done since January 1.
What’s in a Name? Ask the Denver Post
The Denver Post recently launched its cannabis blog The Cannabist, a sleek, clean, stream-lined site to reliably cover the weed industry. Sound familiar?