Pro-Legalization Senator Daylin Leach Takes Advocacy to DC
Senator Leach has made clear that he intends to continue his fight for marijuana legalization while serving at the federal level.
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Marijuana Advocate Rolling His Way to the White House
Curtis Kyle, a Michigan resident with cerebral palsy who has used a wheelchair his whole life, is "rolling to the White House” to talk to politicians...
DC Residents Can Finally Apply for Medical Marijuana Cards
The Department of Health in Washington DC is finally accepting applications for medical marijuana cards, and the first dispensary could open in a few weeks.
Great TV While High: House of Cards
The Netflix binger/pot head demographic is growing in rapid numbers and no one is prouder than this blogger. If you haven’t seen House of Cards yet...
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 5, 2013:
D.C. Medical Marijuana Recommendations Finally Available, Even if Pot Isn't
The Institute of Multidimensional Medicine (TIMM), a holistic medical practice in D.C. that sits right along M Street NW in the West End. There's an infrared sauna, a colon hydrotherapy machine and calming room for acupuncture. And now they can prescribe you something else to help ease your pain: medical marijuana.
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Democrats Call on IRS to Ease Up on Marijuana Businesses
Five democratic Reps stood in front of the capital with the cannabis industry to call for new laws allowing marijuana businesses to claim deductions.
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DC Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Will Open... Someday
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Washington DC have been ready to open for a month, but are still being delayed by the Department of Health.
Medical Marijuana Lobby Day - June 17, Washington DC
Students for Sensible Drug Policy will convene a medical marijuana lobby day to encourage Congress to allow states to create their own cannabis policies.
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DC Mayoral Candidate Drafting Decriminalization Bill
DC coucil members Tommy Wells, mayoral candidate for the District of Columbia in 2014, and Marion Berry are drafting a marijuana decriminalization bill.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.05.08)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 8, 2013.
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First DC Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensed
Capital City Care became the first medical marijuana dispensary to receive its license in Washington DC last Monday.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.24)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 24, 2013:
63% of District of Columbia Voters Support Marijuana Legalization
A poll by Public Policy Polling, funded by Marijuana Policy Project and Drug Policy Alliance, revealed that 63% of DC voters support regulating marijuana.
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Why Aren't DC Police Sharing Stats for Marijuana Arrests?
DC city council candidate Paul Zukerburg obtained data from police showing that marijuana arrests have been on the rise in Washington DC for years...
DC Think Tank: Let’s Finally End Marijuana Prohibition
One of the important Washington DC think tanks, the Brookings Institute, is hosting a panel discussion on states’ efforts to legalize marijuana on April 15.
StoptheDrugWar.org Internships Available
StoptheDrugWar.org is seeking Legislative, Writing/Research, Web Content, Information Technology, and Admin/Finance interns.
Washington DC Medical Marijuana Dispensary Hopes to Open Soon
After three years of waiting, The Takoma Wellness Center hopes to be one of the first medical marijuana dispensaries in Washington DC to open in mid-April.