April 28, 2014
04/28/2014
Weedist Destinations: 3rd Annual Dope Cup Seattle – Flowers

Weedist Destinations: 3rd Annual Dope Cup Seattle – Flowers

Photos by Dope Magazine Legal weed had its way in Seattle this 4/20. The pinnacle of my smokey weekend was definitely the 3rd annual Dope Cup. Held...
April 28, 2014
04/28/2014
Many Factors on the Road to Marijuana Legalization in Colorado

Many Factors on the Road to Marijuana Legalization in Colorado

Several factors converged on the road to marijuana legalization in CO: changing politics; the creation of strong medical marijuana regulatory structures; a smaller number of voters to...
April 28, 2014
04/28/2014
NFL Players, Cannabis, and the Media: Perfect PR Crapstorm

NFL Players, Cannabis, and the Media: Perfect PR Crapstorm

Another story involving cannabis and the NFL has come to light recently, and the PR agents of these players have some work ahead of them. San Francisco...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Piece of the Week | Pürr Bubbler

Piece of the Week | Pürr Bubbler

These bubblers are called Pürr and that’s exactly what they do. “The Original Bubbler Company”
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Two More Los Angeles Deputies in the Soup

Two More Los Angeles Deputies in the Soup

Two former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies were charged with planting guns at a medical marijuana dispensary to support the arrest of two men in 2011, prosecutors...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Colorado Enjoys Marijuana Legalization

Colorado Enjoys Marijuana Legalization

Legal marijuana sales began in Colorado on January 1, and now, just a few months in, Denver already appears to be well-placed to claim the title of...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens: Feds Should Legalize Marijuana

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens: Feds Should Legalize Marijuana

In an interview with NPR released today, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens came out in support for marijuana legalization. When asked if he believed the...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.23)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.23)

llinois patients can have guns, but New Hampshire patients can’t grow their own medicine. And California counties stay busy as the legislature ponders actually regulating medical marijuana...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Alaska Marijuana Initiative Moved to November Ballot

Alaska Marijuana Initiative Moved to November Ballot

In case you missed it, Ballot Measure 2, which would regulate marijuana similarly to alcohol in Alaska, has been moved off the primary election ballot and will now appear...
April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Instafire: Cavi Ranchers by Caviar Gold

Instafire: Cavi Ranchers by Caviar Gold

Posted by @diablodabs Nothing says Instafire like alternative ways to medicate. Shouts out to Nick and the team over at Caviar Gold Seattle for hooking me up with...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Marijuana Advocates Take the Spotlight at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana Advocates Take the Spotlight at Minnesota Capitol

Recreational marijuana advocates say that medical marijuana proponents have had a shot at legalization. Backers of recreational legalization say they support medical marijuana and tried to let its...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Proposal to Limit Prosecutions of Marijuana Cases in Brooklyn

Proposal to Limit Prosecutions of Marijuana Cases in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn district attorney’s office will stop prosecuting people arrested on charges of possessing small amounts of marijuana, according to a confidential policy proposal that the district...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.23)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.04.23)

An Alabama deputy gets stung, a Baltimore cop gets jail for beating on a drug suspect, and a Texas jail guard gets to see the other side...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Puerto Rico to Legalize Marijuana and Prostitution?

Puerto Rico to Legalize Marijuana and Prostitution?

After suffering years of recession, Puerto Rico is contemplating different proposals intended to jumpstart its sagging economy — including legal prostitution and marijuana use. Doing so would...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Arizona: Supreme Court Rejects DUI Per Se Standard for THC Metabolites

Arizona: Supreme Court Rejects DUI Per Se Standard for THC Metabolites

The Arizona Supreme Court this week rejected a 1990 state law that classified the presence of inert THC metabolites in blood or urine as a per se traffic safety violation. Carboxy-THC,...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Cramer: This ‘Cannabis’ Stock Will Quickly Double

Cramer: This ‘Cannabis’ Stock Will Quickly Double

CNBC’s Jim Cramer strongly endorsed an analyst’s bullish call on GW Pharma (GWPH) in his “Stop Trading” segment on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” “It’s not a medical...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Great Music While High: Jamie Lidell

Great Music While High: Jamie Lidell

Jamie Lidell’s recent self-titled album is the super coolest combination of funk, pop, soul and electronica around. I have been a fan forever, and this is my...
By: Anna Diaz
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Amsterdam May Ban Pot Shops in Red Light District

Amsterdam May Ban Pot Shops in Red Light District

Yesterday, the Amsterdam District Court sided with Mayor Eberhard van der Laan to ban marijuana cafes in its famous Red Light district. The plan calls for closing 26...
April 24, 2014
04/24/2014
Cannabis Bonsai

Cannabis Bonsai

I just thought this was such a cool notion, I wanted to share it. I have always had a respect for the craft of bonsai (thanks, no...
April 23, 2014
04/23/2014
Alaska: Election Officials Postpone Marijuana Legalization Vote to November

Alaska: Election Officials Postpone Marijuana Legalization Vote to November

Alaska voters will decide this November on a proposed initiative to regulate the production and retail sale of cannabis to adults. Although the measure was initially scheduled...