Anti-Weed NY Republican Steve Katz Just got Busted for Weed
In June, Steve Katz lawmaker voted no on a bill that would give doctors the right to prescribe weed for chronic medical conditions.
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UN Development Program Head Slams Drug War
It is clear that the "war on drugs" has failed and there needs to be room for new approaches, the head of the United Nations Development Program said.
Piece of the Week | St. Patrick's Day Paraphernalia
St. Patrick's Day Paraphernalia (bongs, pipes and more) for the smokin' o' the green!
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Georgia Moms For Marijuana Lobby for Medical Marijuana
Moms For Marijuana made a giant quilt, with patches containing various cannabis facts and designs showing the states that have legalized medical marijuana.
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Nevada Lawmaker to Introduce Bill Legalizing Marijuana
Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hogan will introduce a bill today legalizing marijuana in Nevada. The bill is being cosponsored by Assemblymen Martin and Aizley.
MN Poll Shows Nearly Two-Thirds Support Medical Marijuana
According to a new poll, nearly two-thirds of Minnesota voters support allowing people with serious and terminal illnesses to use medical marijuana.
St. Louis Pot-Reform Cop Sues Police Commission
An officer sued the St. Louis Police Commission, claiming it violated his rights by threatening to discipline him for advocating reform of marijuana laws.
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Senate Approves Bill Allowing Caregivers To Possess Medical Marijuana
The bill now moves to the house. If passed, this bill would allow private caregivers protection from arrest for providing medical marijuana to patients.
Roadie Complains of Pot Smoke on Band Bus
A long-time roadie sued Chris Isaak, claiming the bandleader fired him for protesting the mistreatment of women and the clouds of marijuana smoke on the bus
Federal Government Reports Marijuana Effective in Combatting Certain Cancers
In a recent report, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the Federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), stated that marijuana "inhibited the survival of both estrogen receptor–positive and estrogen receptor–negative breast cancer cell lines." The same report showed marijuana slows or stops the growth of certain lung cancer cells and suggested that marijuana may provide "risk reduction and treatment of colorectal cancer."
Snitch: Action Thriller With a Drug War Message
Snitch is a Hollywood action thriller with a message, and it’s a message that is so far playing well with audiences and theaters across the land.
Great TV While High: Treme on HBO
Named for and set in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, Treme has been an incredible show on for three seasons, which HBO will...
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.03.13)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 13, 2013:
Show Percy Some Mercy
The Minnesota Vikings are trading all-pro wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks. Based on Harvin’s history.
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British Soccer Club Uses Marijuana Heat Lamps Seized in Police Raids to Grow Field Grass
English soccer club Notts County are using marijuana heat lamps confiscated in police raids to help maintain their field. The heat lamps are being...
Undercover Narc Kills Armed Michigan Teen
An undercover Michigan drug task force officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who pulled a weapon and tried to rob him Tuesday afternoon in Southfield.
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Mass. Attorney General's Office Tosses Dispensary Ban
The Massachussetts attorney general's office tossed out Wakefield's ban on medical marijuana dispensaries.