Weedists, We’re Still Being Called Bitches (at the Polls)
Political pundits still say Gary Johnson ruined his chances at the 2012 polls for being a vocal advocate for marijuana reform. It's time
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Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect Landlords of Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and seven co-sponsors introduce HR 6335 to stop the seizure of property from medical marijuana landlords.
Cannabis Prohibition Now Seventy-Five Years Old
Infamously, America’s federally created Cannabis Prohibition marks its seventy-fifth anniversary this August 2, 2012.
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Is the CIA a drug cartel?
A Mexican government official has told reporters that the CIA is not fighting drug traffickers, but rather they are managing the trade.
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Marijuana Legalization Could Set Up State Versus Federal Showdown
What could the possible federal response be if at at least one of the three states up for recreational marijuana legalization this fall passes?
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Have the Feds Finally Taken Medical Marijuana Assault Too Far?
Scott Morgan poses the question have “the feds have finally taken things too far” with their coordinated attacks on legitimate medical marijuana businesses? Read Scott’s convincing answer at the Huffington Post .
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There's Been a Tectonic Shift on Marijuana Across the US, Except in Washington -- Why Can't We Pop the Beltway Bubble?
Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML , writes a great piece on the rapidly growing support amongst the people and local politicians to end marijuana prohibition. Read Paul’s deep insights on politics…
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Owner Of Nation's First Marijuana Pharmacy Now Broke And Fighting IRS
Lynnette M. Shaw, who opened the 1st licensed medical marijuana dispensary in the US, has filed for personal bankruptcy after the federal government shut down her Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana .…
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Credit Card Transactions Canceled at California Medical Pot Dispensaries
The Feds have informed credit card merchant service providers that they must no longer process medical marijuana transactions or risk losing their relationship with Visa and Mastercard forever. Read more about it…
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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…
Can Marijuana save the United States Postal Service (USPS)?
Can ending cannabis prohibition save the 236 year old United States Postal Service (USPS)?