September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
If You Still Think Pot Should Be Illegal, You Are An A**hole

If You Still Think Pot Should Be Illegal, You Are An A**hole

In one of the best-titled articles I’ve read in a long time, Huffington Post’s John Michael explains why even well-intended folks that think pot should be illegal,...
September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
Marijuana Possession Arrests Outpace Violent Crime Arrests

Marijuana Possession Arrests Outpace Violent Crime Arrests

The good folks over at Think Progress recently put out a very revealing article. In 2012 drug offenses accounted for the majority of total arrests. 82% of...
September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
San Diego Union Tribune Endorses Medical Marijuana

San Diego Union Tribune Endorses Medical Marijuana

San Diego Union Tribune endorses medical marijuana and urges San Diego City Council to adopt an ordinance allowing safe access for patients rather then an outright prohibition....
September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
Study: £1.25 Billion Annually Taxing Marijuana in England

Study: £1.25 Billion Annually Taxing Marijuana in England

013 The Institute for Social and Economic Research, with the University of Essex, recently concluded a study into a cost benefit analysis of regulating and taxing marijuana in...
September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
Will Uruguay Be The First To End Marijuana Prohibition?

Will Uruguay Be The First To End Marijuana Prohibition?

013 As a bill to regulate and tax marijuana comes closer to the Uruguayan Senate, public support for the bill seems to be growing. The bill was approved...
September 23, 2013
09/23/2013
Poll: Oklahomans Ready for Marijuana Law Reform

Poll: Oklahomans Ready for Marijuana Law Reform

Oklahoma NORML released survey results on Friday from a Sooner Poll showing strong support for medical marijuana and majority support for marijuana decriminalization. The poll had support for...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Piece of the Week | Monster Claw Pipe with Slyme Glass

Piece of the Week | Monster Claw Pipe with Slyme Glass

This week we find a not-so-simple spoon: a monster claw pipe with a slyme glass accent. Monster Claw Pipe with Slyme Glass This cool pipe is brought to us...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Here’s to You, Mr. Yamuachi

Here’s to You, Mr. Yamuachi

Leave Luck to Heaven. “You missed the 1-ups on that level.” “I’m going for speed, not longevity.” I watch as my friend gobbles toadstools and glowing flowers,...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Dangers of Synthetic Cannabis

Dangers of Synthetic Cannabis

I’m sure most people have heard on the news horror stories about drugs like meth and bath salts. These stories are mostly tragic, which should be expected...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
CPS Removes Children Due to State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Use

CPS Removes Children Due to State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Use

A six month old baby girl and her six year old brother were taken from their homes by CPS in Michigan this week because the state sees...
By: Mercedys
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Return To The Liberty Bell For Smoke Down Prohibition IX

Return To The Liberty Bell For Smoke Down Prohibition IX

The monthly protest of draconian federal cannabis laws continues in front of the Liberty Bell with the ninth Smoke Down Prohibition Rally on Saturday, September 21st. PhillyNORML,...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Carbondale, Colorado Details Retail Marijuana Regulations

Carbondale, Colorado Details Retail Marijuana Regulations

Tuesday night, the Carbondale Board of Trustees discussed local retail marijuana regulations. The regulations decide where businesses can be located, what kind of businesses will be approved...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Fed Sentencing Break to Include People in Pipeline

Fed Sentencing Break to Include People in Pipeline

In a speech Thursday, Attorney General Eric Holder said he was expanding the Justice Department’s recently announced policy of not pursuing mandatory minimum drug sentencing to include...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Support Growing For Oregon Marijuana Initiatives

Support Growing For Oregon Marijuana Initiatives

Over 5,000 signatures for Initiatives 21 and 22 were gathered at Hempstalk, putting both Oregon marijuana initiatives well on their way to making next year’s ballot. Initiative 21...
September 20, 2013
09/20/2013
Chronicle Book Review: “Reefer Sanity”

Chronicle Book Review: “Reefer Sanity”

Chronicle Book Review: “Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana” by Kevin Sabet (2013, Beaufort Books, 198 pp., $11.66 PB Amazon) Kevin Sabet, or “Kevin Sabet, Ph.D.,”...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
My Favorite Strains: Strawberry Cough

My Favorite Strains: Strawberry Cough

How often does one get lost in familiar territory? Or, better yet, how often does one believe he is in a dream? Or in the middle of...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
Great Videos While High: Arcade Fire “Reflektor”

Great Videos While High: Arcade Fire “Reflektor”

Last week, multiple Grammy-winning mega indie rock band Arcade Fire released the first single from their forth-coming album of the same name Reflektor. Following their track record of unconventional...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
Louisville, CO Approves Moratorium on Recreational Cannabis

Louisville, CO Approves Moratorium on Recreational Cannabis

Another Colorado city has approved a moratorium on recreational cannabis shops. The Louisville City Council approved a moratorium Tuesday rather than passing rules that would have regulated...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
Fort Collins, CO Delays Recreational Marijuana Shops

Fort Collins, CO Delays Recreational Marijuana Shops

The city council of Fort Collins, Colorado approved a temporary ban on recreational marijuana shops on Tuesday. The ban will be revisited in November and February, and...
September 19, 2013
09/19/2013
MPP’s Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users of 2013

MPP’s Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users of 2013

We’re excited to announce MPP’s second annual list of the Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users! There has been quite a bit of variation since last year,...