Law & PoliticsLink
New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
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Federal MMJ Court Support, Press Conference with Bob Filner
Showing great leadership, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has taken up the issue of medical cannabis and since he was elected has vocalized his support.
Piece of the Week | Game of Thrones Dragon Pipes
This week we found a very cool dragon pipe honoring the George R. R. Martin series, Game of Thrones . Game of Thrones has earned much noteriaty since the HBO mini-series began…
Poll: What Do You Think of the New Washington State Marijuana Logo?
What Do You Think of the New Washington State Marijuana Logo? Let other Weedists know in this poll and leave your comment...
Strain Reviews: Indica and Indica Dominant Cannabis for Sleep Aid and Pain Relief
For those searching for a strain of cannabis for sleep aid and pain relief, an indica is most likely the best bet for you. Working at a medical marijuana...
WA Releases Draft Rules for Marijuana Industry
Washington's Liquor Control Board released draft regulations for the state's legal marijuana industry yesterday.
Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Linked to Spikes in Hard Drug Use
Schools with student drug testing programs are likely to see a rise in consumption of hard drugs, according to a trial in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
'Remedy' Witness Takes Stand in Street Stop Case
In 2003, the NYPD agreed to institute a series of written reforms aimed to audit street stops in the case of Daniels v. The City of New York.
Law & PoliticsLink
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag Defends Use of Lawsuits Against Bay Area Medical Marijuana Outlets
The U.S. attorney for the northern district of California, Melinda Haag , defended her lawsuits against landlords of medical marijuana outlets one day after this city’s largest provider revealed its landlord is…
San Diego Judge Not Convinced Medical Marijuana Case Will Result in Guilty Verdict
This case illustrates San Diego DA Bonnie Dumanis’ refusal to follow state law and her procedure of the punishment of medical cannabis patients.
Study Finds Marijuana Buffers Against Negative Psychological Effects of Social Exclusion
Research published online May 14 in Social Psychological and Personality Science has uncovered that marijuana buffers people from experiencing social pain .
Stopping the IRS War on Medical Marijuana Providers
Some way has to be found to exempt state-permitted medical marijuana providers from the clutches of 280E and its punitive tax burden.
Great TV While High: House
For the smokers looking to enjoy a complex mystery with both interpersonal and intense medical dramas mixed in, House fits the bill perfectly...
Needless VictimsLink
Manslaughter Charges Tossed in NYPD Shooting of Unarmed Teen Ramarley Graham
The manslaughter indictment against NYPD officer Richard Haste, who has been accused of shooting unarmed teen Ramarley Graham...
LA Has 3 Medical Marijuana Regulation Measures Up for Vote
The city of Los Angeles now has 3 different medical marijuana regulation measures up for a public vote next week.
Law & PoliticsLink
DC Mayoral Candidate Drafting Decriminalization Bill
DC coucil members Tommy Wells, mayoral candidate for the District of Columbia in 2014, and Marion Berry are drafting a marijuana decriminalization bill.
Cannabis FactsLink
Study: Why Pot Smokers Are Skinnier
Marijuana users had smaller waists and scored higher across several measures of blood sugar regulation.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 15, 2013: