Ban Chocolate, Keep Dogs Safe
Surely Leonhart isn’t suggesting we ban chocolate in order to keep the dogs safe?
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Obama Needs to Slap Down His Rogue DEA Chief
DEA's Michele Leonhart told a congress her agency is "fighting back" against Justice Department policies tolerating marijuana in states where it is legal.
Supposed ‘Medical Marijuana’ Measures in Alabama, Utah Are Anything But
While the passage of these measures may pose symbolic victories for legislators; they fail to provide tangible benefits to the constituents that they serve.
Potcoin : Cryptocurrency for Mary Jane
It was only a matter of time before the cryptocurrency concept got swept up in the Green Rush. Introducing Potcoin, Bitcoin for weed it's that cut and dry (punny.)
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014.
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DEA's Hiring Policy Admits Pot Isn't as Bad as Other Drugs
Huffington Post reports that the DEA's hiring policy excludes anyone that admits to ever using any illegal drug... except weed.
DEA Chief Criticizes Obama Marijuana Remarks, But Faces Backlash
Criticism is mounting over reported remarks last week of DEA chief Michele Leonhart in a speech to the Major Counties Sheriffs Association. Leonhart criticized her boss, President Obama
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Petition to Remove Cannabis From Controlled Substances
Marijuana Policy Project has started a petition on Change.org to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances.
Banking Regulations Will Mean Better Service for Cannabis Patients and (Now) Customers
Last week, a banking meeting took place in Washington DC regarding regulations that currently exist that make it difficult for medical marijuana business to have normal access to banking functions.
DEA to Create New Drug Category for Dabs
The DEA is currently looking to create a new drug classification for cannabis concentrates, known by many names, including earwax, BHO, or dabs.
Denver Dispensary Raid By DEA and IRS Didn't Faze Me
When I applied to work in a dispensary I assumed that a certain amount of risk was involved. At least a dozen dispensaries were raided last week in Denver.
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DEA Claims Repealing Prohibition Fosters Organized Crime
In a new report, the DEA claims criminal organizations will benefit from legalization... Um, somehow.
USA v. Gutierrez: Oaksterdam University Protestor Beaten by Federal Officers Found Guilty of Assault
"My children are going to grow up without a father! Over what?!" shouted Sarah Schrader, longtime girlfriend of Jose Gutierrez and the mother of his two...
US Supreme Court Rejects Marijuana Reclassification Appeal
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from medical marijuana groups who challenged the DEA decision to maintain marijuana's as a Schedule I drug.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.10.02)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of October 2, 2013.
DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Decline to Lowest Levels in Nearly a Decade
The declining national figures are largely a result of reduced plant seizures in California.
Broad Coalition Seeks Capitol Hill Hearings on DEA
Spurred by decades of concern over the DEA's bull-in-a-China-shop behavior, more than 120 groups asked Congress to hold hearings on the agency.
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Activist Targeted And Beaten By DEA Agents Faces Charges
Jose Gutierrez was targeted and beaten by agents, now faces charges of assault on a federal officer, apparently for hitting DEA agents' fists with his face.