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The best cannabis posts from around the web

September 17, 2012
09/17/2012
7 Steps to Smoke Pot and Never Get Caught

7 Steps to Smoke Pot and Never Get Caught

Smoke pot? Radical Russ shares 7 tips to minimizing the odds of an unpleasant conversation with law enforcement, although to be batting 1,000 you also need to be...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Piece of the Week | Robert Mickelsen AR-15 Bong

Piece of the Week | Robert Mickelsen AR-15 Bong

Now you have the perfect gift for your buddy who loves weed and the NRA… the Robert Mickelsen AR-15 bong. Details on the Mickelsen AR-15 Bong You...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds

Drug Sentences Driving Federal Prison Population Growth, Government Report Finds

04:58pm In a report released Wednesday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that growth in the federal prison population is outstripping the Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) rated capacity...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

Drug Policy in the 2012 Elections II: The Parties and the Presidential Race

11:27pm As the 2012 election campaign enters its final weeks, all eyes are turning to the top of the ticket. While, according to the latest polls and electoral college...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Amendment 64: Three Key Arguments Deleted from CO Voter Book

Amendment 64: Three Key Arguments Deleted from CO Voter Book

In a supposed accident, three of the biggest arguments for Amendment 64  have been deleted from the CO blue book that is supposed to objectively inform voters...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
I Don’t Think That TMZ Knows What A Nug Is?

I Don’t Think That TMZ Knows What A Nug Is?

Amanda Bynes marijuana post on TMZ Did you catch the Amanda Bynes marijuana post on TMZ? Apparently Amanda Bynes, another child “celebrity” who you may know if...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Cannabis Anti-Convulsant Shakes Up Epilepsy Treatment

Cannabis Anti-Convulsant Shakes Up Epilepsy Treatment

Ben Whalley at the University of Reading, UK, and colleagues worked with GW Pharmaceuticals in Wiltshire, UK, to investigate the anti-convulsant properties of cannabidivarin (CBDV), a little-studied chemical found in...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.12)

Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.12)

05:48pm No DEA raids or federal threat letters to report this week, but the battles over medical marijuana continue on many fronts. Let’s get to it:...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Oregon Marijuana Measure Wins Over Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps

Oregon Marijuana Measure Wins Over Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, the Escondido, California company, has contributed $5,000 to Measure 80, which would legalize Oregon marijuana for recreational use.
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
Cannabis and Nausea | Granny Storm Crow MMJ Reference

Cannabis and Nausea | Granny Storm Crow MMJ Reference

Here are some of the best research articles, abstracts, news stories and other references you will find on cannabis and nausea on the Internet. What follows is...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case

ACLU Fights Decision in Cell Phone Tracking Case

12:51pm special to Drug War Chronicle by investigative journalist Clarence Walker, cwalkerinvestigate@gmail.com The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a federal appeals court ruling that it...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012

Washington Marijuana Legalization Measure Polling Strong

03:41pm A solid majority of Washington voters approve of Initiative 502, the marijuana legalization measure sponsored by New Approach Washington, according to a SurveyUSA poll released...
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September 13, 2012
09/13/2012
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.09.12)

12:23pm A Louisiana cop gets strung out in a hurry; a Florida cop has car problems; a Kentucky state trooper has perv problems; and one member...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?

Are States Leading Revolt on US Marijuana Laws?

In November, will voters in Washington, Oregon or Colorado decide to legalize recreational marijuana and potentially start a revolt? Any of these initiatives would put the states...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Montana Supreme Court: No Constitutional Right to Medical Marijuana

Montana Supreme Court: No Constitutional Right to Medical Marijuana

There is no fundamental right for patients to use any drug, particularly one like medical marijuana that’s illegal under federal law, the Montana Supreme Court ruled 6-1...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Radical Russ: Does Marijuana Smoking Really Increase Your Risk for Testicular Cancer?

Radical Russ: Does Marijuana Smoking Really Increase Your Risk for Testicular Cancer?

Dr. Mitch Earleywine joins Radical Russ (Russ Belville) live at 1pm Pacific to discuss the latest study heating up the headlines, plus a look at the 2ng/ml...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Video: Drugs vs America!

Video: Drugs vs America!

Drugs vs America… The Drug War is America’s longest-running war. We have a long national history of drug use and cultivation. John Fugelsang lets loose after seeing...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Plans for Cannabis-Based Medicines in Ireland

Plans for Cannabis-Based Medicines in Ireland

The Irish Department of Health says it hopes to bring forward legislative proposals this year, or in early 2013, enabling cannabis-based medicines to be prescribed in Ireland.
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances

Michigan: Four Cities To Decide On Marijuana Depenalization Ordinances

Voters in four Michigan cities will decide this November on municipal ordinances seeking to legalize or depenalize local marijuana offenses. City officials in Flint, Michigan most recently approved...
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September 11, 2012
09/11/2012
StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

StoptheDrugWar.org Teleconference on the Marijuana Legalization Initiatives

06:11pm StoptheDrugWar.org is pleased to announce our first teleconference, featuring the initiative campaigns in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State to enact regulatory (legalization) systems for marijuana....
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