Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 9, 2014.
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Washington DC — page 3
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Law & PoliticsLink
Medical Marijuana Advocates Descend on Capitol Hill
Medical marijuana supporters went to Capitol Hill pushing for legislation prohibiting the federal government from restricting state medical marijuana laws.
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.
DC Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Signed
“The Simple Possession of Small Quantities of Marijuana Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2013” was signed by the DC mayor after a 10 to 1 council vote.
Needless VictimsLink
How Cannabis Can Save Cancer-Stricken Kids: An Introduction to 'Weed the People,' by Ricki Lake
"Weed the People," examines medical cannabis in families and kids. "...,experience has opened my eyes and shown me the healing potential of this plant."
Needless VictimsLink
How Racist Is Your State's War on Weed? Compare!
A new interactive website from the ACLU highlights how many lives are derailed and billions of dollars wasted fighting a racially biased war on drugs.
Law & PoliticsLink
A Day in the Life of a Marijuana Lobbyist
Pot lobbyists are seeking legitimacy and taking the steps to achieve it.
NORML PAC Endorses Tommy Wells for Mayor of DC
NORML PAC announced its endorsement of Councilman Tommy Wells for mayor of Washington, DC.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014:
DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative Approved for Signature-Gathering
The District of Columbia announced it had approved a marijuana legalization initiative for signature-gathering. The capital could free the weed in November.
DC City Council Okays Marijuana Decriminalization
Washington, DC, is set to decriminalize small-time marijuana possession after the city council Tuesday gave final approval to a decriminalization bill.
Top Lawyer's Opinion Threatens DC Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The District of Columbia's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, has issued an opinion saying that the proposed DC marijuana legalization initiative should not go before the voters because it violates federal law.
Marijuana NewsLink
DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
Huffington Post reports that the Washington DC district council voted to decriminalize marijuana yesterday.
Whitehouse.gov and Cannabis: What the FAQ? Part 2
Continuing from Part 1 of my What the FAQ?, in regards to Whitehouse.gov's rather exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. Lets dive right...
Whitehouse.gov and Cannabis: What the FAQ? Part 1
Obama's recent bombshell comments on marijuana fired up my curiosity to do a bit more digging. Whitehouse.gov has quite an exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. My original intent
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.01.22)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 22, 2014.
Poll: Strong Majority Of DC Residents Want Marijuana Legal
Residents of the District of Columbia favor legalizing marijuana for adults, according to the findings of a Washington Post poll, released Wednesday.
DC Pols Move Toward Marijuana Decriminalization, but a Legalization Initiative Looms
The possession of small amounts of marijuana in Washington DC could soon be no more than a ticketable offense. A decriminalization bill is set to move in the city council, with a committee vote set for tomorrow.