Report: MMJ States Already Compliant with Federal Guidelines
ASA issued a report that analyzes the Obama Administration's latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate marijuana.
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Colorado Raids Linked to DOJ Memo Violations, Drug Gangs
Juan Guardarrama, one of the named targets, is known to have a criminal history with potential ties to Cuban and Colombian drug gangs,
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Raids in Colorado Raise Questions About Federal Forbearance
Yesterday's raids in Colorado were the largest dispensary crackdown in CO history. US Attorney claims the raided dispensaries violated federal guidelines.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.20)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 20, 2013:
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US Attorney Defies White House
US Attorney Melinda Haag is continuing her crusade against medical marijuana, despite recent changes in federal guidelines.
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Tour Comes To DC To Speak Out Against Failed Drug War
The "Voices of the Victims" tour is in Washington DC today, calling for an end to the failed drug war.
The Green Rush: Marijuana Set to Grow Faster Than Smartphones
Legal cannabis is predicted to outpace the speed of global smart phone expansion with 64% growth. The Green Rush could potentially revitalize our sluggish
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 30, 2013:
Banks Want to Work With Marijuana Business, Waiting on Feds
Fortunately, there is already a bill Congress could act upon that would reform federal banking laws relating to marijuana businesses.
Texting for Pardons, Help Free Federal Drug War Prisoners
Drug Policy Alliance has made it easy to send a message to President Obama to pardon federal drug war prisoners...
Another Medical Marijuana Defendant Bullied to Plead Guilty
Numerous medical marijuana defendants in California over the past couple of years have received mandatory minimum sentences of 5-10 years in prison.
TSA May Allow Medical Marijuana on Flights
Surprisingly, the transportation security administration (TSA) are relaxing their response towards people trying to travel with their medical marijuana.
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Legalization: 8 Lies The White House Is Spreading About Weed
Christopher Blakely shoots down 8 bits of misinformation still being spread about marijuana and legalization by the White House.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 9, 2013:
Colbert Report on Marijuana Legalization Re-Names States "Cheech-orado" and "Washing-Chong"
Last night on Comedy Central satirical news show The Colbert Report, Colbert, covered recent marijuana legalization efforts around the country. The bit has
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Legal Marijuana Trend Spreads as More States Weigh Votes
Alison Vekshin reports the spread of acceptance of legal marijuana, and the acceleration from the DOJ memo that they will not interfere with marijuana laws.
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.