November 7, 2013
11/07/2013
The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones

Legal cannabis is predicted to outpace the speed of global smart phone expansion. It is expected that more than $1.43 billion in legal cannabis will be sold...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Three Localities in MI Approve Legalization By Large Margins

Three Localities in MI Approve Legalization By Large Margins

Three localities in Michigan (Ferndale, Jackson, and Lansing) all voted in support of marijuana legalization today by huge margins. The three areas had similar proposals to remove...
By: NORML
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
MI Senate Considers Moving Medical Cannabis to Pharmacies

MI Senate Considers Moving Medical Cannabis to Pharmacies

Michigan’s Senate will consider a bill that will move medical cannabis to pharmacies, essentially cutting off caregivers and self-growing patients.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Portland, Maine Votes to Legalize Marijuana Possession

Portland, Maine Votes to Legalize Marijuana Possession

Supporters of Portland’s Question 1 claimed victory tonight, celebrating their work to make Portland the first city on the East Coast to legalize possession of up to...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
18 Milestones That Led to Marijuana Policy ‘Tipping Point’

18 Milestones That Led to Marijuana Policy ‘Tipping Point’

Huffington Post lists 18 moments that have led to the tipping point on marijuana policy.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money

All Marijuana Tax Measures Pass: CO Really Wants That Money

Recreational marijuana tax measures were all over Colorado’s 2013 election ballots yesterday, from several municipal taxes of 3-5% to the state-wide 25% tax Proposition AA. Proposition AA...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
The Success of Israel’s Medical Vaporizer Program

The Success of Israel’s Medical Vaporizer Program

The Volcano Medic is specifically designed for, and is the only vaporizer approved by, Israel’s medical marijuana program.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Great Video Games While High: Battlefield 4

Great Video Games While High: Battlefield 4

WOW, it’s really late and before this last dab wears off, I’ve got to share my first impression of Battlefield 4 (PC). It’s pretty damn sick people—I...
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Real Cannabis More Effective Than Cannabis Pharmaceuticals

Real Cannabis More Effective Than Cannabis Pharmaceuticals

An international study found that real cannabis is more effective for patients than cannabis pharmaceuticals.
November 6, 2013
11/06/2013
Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

Washington Liquor Control Board Wants to Ban Marijuana in Bars

I highly doubt I am the first to say it, but I am going to say it again: what in the clear blue f*#k is up with...
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Illinois Considering Amendment to Medical Marijuana Law

Illinois Considering Amendment to Medical Marijuana Law

Rep. Lou Lang recently introduced SB 1955, which would amend Illinois’ brand-new medical marijuana law. It would add important new protections for veterans and for patients who...
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Woman Uses Marijuana to Overcome Lyme Disease

Woman Uses Marijuana to Overcome Lyme Disease

After unsuccessful traditional treatment, a woman uses marijuana to overcome Lyme disease.
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Weed’s No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York

Weed’s No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York

Even in the buttoned-down Bloomberg era, New York has held on to its popular reputation for a live-and-let-live attitude. But this alluring image doesn’t jibe with reality...
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
CO Town’s Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters

CO Town’s Marijuana Ban Can Be Overturned By Voters

Residents in Palmer Lake, Colorado recently gathered enough signatures to put the City Council’s marijuana ban up for a vote in April 2014.
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Pilot in Hot Air Balloon Crash Had Cannabis in His System

Pilot in Hot Air Balloon Crash Had Cannabis in His System

In New Zealand last week, the pilot of a Jan 7th, 2012 hot-air balloon crash that killed all 11 people on board was found to have cannabis...
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Benefit Concert for NORML in Nashville This Friday

Benefit Concert for NORML in Nashville This Friday

Nashville Flipside’s third benefit concert for NORML is this Friday at 8pm.
November 5, 2013
11/05/2013
Weedist Events Hempfest Toker’s Bowl and Masquerade Gala

Weedist Events Hempfest Toker’s Bowl and Masquerade Gala

I must admit I don’t normally do Halloween. However, when I received an invitation to the Hempfest Toker’s Bowl and Masquerade Gala, I figured, what the hell? Legal...
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial

Updates From Jovan Jackson Medical Marijuana Trial

October 28, 2013 Jovan Jackson and his attorneys were back in court today for day two of the prosecution’s case against the Navy veteran and medical cannabis...
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits

Marijuana Legalization Will Produce Public Health Benefits

Jacob Sullum explains on Forbes that marijuana legalization will reduce drinking, producing public health benefits such as fewer traffic deaths.
November 4, 2013
11/04/2013
Little Girl, Interrupted

Little Girl, Interrupted

Tough break, Anna. You were born in the wrong state. Someday I’ll be done asking how this happened. Someday I’ll be done asking, “why Anna?”. Someday I’ll...