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Economists give Obama and Congress a 'D'
CNNMoney asked 20 economists to give Obama and Congress a letter grade on their handling, or there lack of, of the economy. Read more to find out why both got a D.…
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Texas Democratic Party Platform Officially Endorses Marijuana Decriminalization
Texas Democratic Party is trying to move the ball forward on marijuana reform. The Texas Democratic Party recently published their 2012 Texas Democratic Party Platform . Page 28 of the PDF shows…
Cannabis Cup 2012 San Francisco in Richmond CA
We finally made it to a San Francisco Bay Area High Times Cannabis Cup this year in Richmond, CA!
Snoop Dogg Drops Executive Branch Music Video
Long time marijuana advocate, and weedist in every sense of the word, Snoop Dogg recently released a new video called “Executive Branch.” It’s a commercial for his new line of “ Executive…
Decriminalization Advances in Chicago
Chicago Skyline After hours of querulous questioning , the Chicago City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 13-1 to send Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s marijuana decriminalization to the full council for approval. The City…
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Feds Harass Robert Platshorn aka The Black Tuna
“Famed marijuana smuggler turned tireless pot activist Robert Platshorn (a.k.a. The Black Tuna) has been facing a series of threats from federal parole board officials in recent weeks, seemingly due to his…
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NYPD Slapped With 28 Page Civil Lawsuit from Marijuana Stop and Frisk
NYT article covers civil lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Society because “police officers have continued to unlawfully charge New Yorkers with crimes – rather than with non-criminal violations – for low-level marijuana…
Can Marijuana save the United States Postal Service (USPS)?
Can ending cannabis prohibition save the 236 year old United States Postal Service (USPS)?
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Statistics & Economics of Our Prison Nation
Great article, Prison Nation: Economic reasons to legalize marijuana , on the failed war on drugs and the cost of being a prison nation. Two of my favorite numbers “The number of…
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Wait, Banks Don't Pay Interest on Weed Deposits?
A woman in Florida accidentally deposited nearly 2 ounces with her bank slip. Spoiler alert, she found out the bank doesn’t pay interest on marijuana. See more here .
Grinder: A Valuable Part of any Weedist's Utility Belt
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NH Governor Vetoes Medical Marijuana Bill
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (D) Thursday made good on his threat to veto a medical marijuana bill, Senate Bill 409, approved by the legislature.
Ronald Reagan Lied About Marijuana Effects (1980s)
Why is it that every red-blooded Republican LOVES Ronald Reagan? Maybe it was because he just looked the part of the President? Well for the non-believers, here is a quote from Ronald…
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DEA Agent Prefers to Sound More Like Mr Mackey
During a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing yesterday, DEA agent Michele Leonhart preferred to squirm and sound much more like South Park’s Mr. Mackey instead of honestly answering the straightforward questions. Like a…
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Uruguay To Sell Weed
The government of Uruguay is awesome and the South American country is pushing a proposal forth to sell weed to citizens who are registered to buy it.
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Mayan 2012 Prediction Not What People Think
This great pic is making the rounds across social media sites today. I think both the Mayans and Anonymous may be onto something and true seers!
If Corporate Competition is Good for Consumers, Why isn't Political Competition?
Economics 101 rightfully drills into business students' heads that competition is a good thing. Corporate competition to the consumer...
Tommy Chong Says 100% Obama Will Relax Marijuana Laws Before 2012 Presidential Election
Tommy Chong believes 100% that Obama will move marijuana to Schedule II Best known for being politically astute (ok, maybe best known for being stoned ), Tommy Chong has weighed in on…