Feds Unsure What to Do About State Legalization
A Washington Post story reports that federal officials don't know what they are going to do about marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington...
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Colorado and Washington Legalized Marijuana Tuesday, What Happens Now?
The states of Colorado and Washington sent a clear message to the federal government that they no longer wish to enforce the futile prohibition on marijuana
And the Federal Fast Talking Has Started...
It turns out that federal fast talking on cannabis hasn't even needed feds to get started, a "Network Media Fail" analysis by Peter Guither demonstrates:
Expect Federal Fast Talking About CO and WA to Start Soon
If the state itself were to sell or traffic in marijuana, that would be a "positive conflict" with federal law. But CO and WA have no obligation to enforce
Alternet: “Why Election Day Marks the Beginning of the End of Marijuana Prohibition”
With just days to go before Election Day, voters are poised to make history on marijuana prohibition.
If You Care About Medical Marijuana Patients (Among Others), Support I-502
StoptheDrugWar.org endorses I-502, a major step forward for the legalization movement, and a necessary step to help secure the rights of many patients...
'Superstring Theory' Co-founder Admonishes Federal Government for Ignoring Science on Medical Marijuana
Dr. John Schwarz, co-founder of 'Superstring Theory' is urging the federal government to put aside the politics surrounding medical marijuana and look at...
Dr. Ali Shaygan's Saga: Prosecutorial Misconduct in the War on Pain Docs
In what could become an historic case, FL doctor Ali Shaygan acquitted of drug dealing charges over his prescribing practices is asking the US Supreme Court
California Medical Association Calls on Governor Brown to Urge for Marijuana’s Reclassification
Recently, the California Medical Association (CMA) voted to urge Governor Brown to petition the federal government to reclassify marijuana for medical use.
'No Grey Sky' Marijuana Dispensary Takes on Uncle Sam
A licensed medical marijuana dispensary sued the Justice Department and DEA, claiming that their illegal crusade threatens to cost thousands of patients...
US News & World Report: 'Should Marijuana Use Be Legalized?'
Today, US News & World Report ‘Debate Club’ asks its readers: “Should marijuana use be legalized?” Cannabis reform activists face off vs. prohibitionists...
Benjamin's Edibles in Hot Water with Feds Over Slim Jammin' Jerky
Medicated jerky is a great idea, but Benjamin's Edibles should have thought to make sure that they were totally compliant with basic food regulations.
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Drug Offenders Spend 250 Percent More Time in Federal Prison Since 1987
The amount of time drug offenders serve in federal prison has increased 250 percent since 1987, and as a result...
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Forbes' Top 2012 Tax Cases: #10, The IRS Wages War on Medical Marijuana
The medical marijuana industry, which is "blessed by state law, but persecuted by the IRS," has made Forbes Top 10 Tax Cases of 2012...
Shifting Focus: Cannabis Legislation and State Power
In an era of a do-nothing national government and a lack of citizen potency, it's time to cultivate state power...
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Obama Administration Speaks Out on Marijuana Ballot Measures: Federal Raids Are Here to Stay
The Obama administration has finally responded to the ballot initiatives in CO, OR, and WA that would legalize marijuana for recreational use...
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Dilbert Cartoonist Rips Obama Over Medical Marijuana
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, is taking issue with Obama's medical marijuana policy, particularly with Aaron Sandusky's recent conviction
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Maine State Housing Authority Freezes Medical Marijuana Ban for 180 Days
The Maine State Housing Authority has agreed to let tenants in subsidized housing continue using & growing medical marijuana at home for another six months .