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The best cannabis posts from around the web

June 29, 2012
06/29/2012
Video Trailer: “The Culture High” On the Failed War On Marijuana

Video Trailer: “The Culture High” On the Failed War On Marijuana

The Culture High is an ambitious project covering the prohibition of marijuana with the mere aim of being “the documentary that will tear into the very fiber...
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June 29, 2012
06/29/2012
Edibles Review: Xternal’s Caramel Corn Nails the Marijuana Mix

Edibles Review: Xternal’s Caramel Corn Nails the Marijuana Mix

Check out SF Weekly’s cannabis edibles review of Xternal’s delicious caramel corn, including a video infomercial with MMA fighter Leslie Smith.  You may know Xternal from their...
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June 29, 2012
06/29/2012

Breaking Ranks?

Breitbart’s William Bigelow has an odd article for a magazine that often leans somewhat Libertarian. In his article TX Dems Move to Legalize Pot, he chides the...
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June 28, 2012
06/28/2012
New Pro Colorado Amendment 64 Billboard Covering Childrens’ Access to Marijuana

New Pro Colorado Amendment 64 Billboard Covering Childrens’ Access to Marijuana

Moms and Dads for Marijuana Regulation unveiled this billboard in support of Colorado’s Amendment 64. Printed on it is “Please, card my son. Regulate the sale of marijuana...
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June 28, 2012
06/28/2012
Pitkin County Colorado Passes Medical Marijuana Regulations

Pitkin County Colorado Passes Medical Marijuana Regulations

Pitkin County Colorado commissioners approved in a  2-1 vote yesterday a system to approve medical marijuana businesses, modeled after Boulder County’s approach. Read more at aspendailynews.com.
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June 27, 2012
06/27/2012
Medical Marijuana Update

Medical Marijuana Update

06:35pm The feds continue to play hardball in California and local elected officials across the state are grappling with the issues. Meanwhile, Vermont moves ahead on...
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June 27, 2012
06/27/2012
Chicago City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization

Chicago City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization

The Chicago City Council approved the new marijuana possession policy today to decriminalize and issue a fine instead.  Read more at pjstar.
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June 27, 2012
06/27/2012
Arizona Deptartment of Health Services Flooded With Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applications

Arizona Deptartment of Health Services Flooded With Medical Marijuana Dispensary Applications

The Arizona Department of Health Services has received 486 applications to open medical marijuana dispensaries. Only 126 dispensary licenses will be awarded in Arizona initially, one for each...
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June 27, 2012
06/27/2012
Marijuana Has Many Medical Uses, but Curing Anti-Semitism?

Marijuana Has Many Medical Uses, but Curing Anti-Semitism?

White nationalist band “Prussian Blue” claim marijuana has helped them find “a place of love and light.” Sure add one more cure to the list for marijuana, if...
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June 27, 2012
06/27/2012
Chicago City Council to Review Marijuana Decimalization Plan Today

Chicago City Council to Review Marijuana Decimalization Plan Today

The full Chicago City Council is expected to review and vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s marijuana decriminalization plan today. Read more at Chicago Tribune.
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
Video: Tour of Largest Medical Marijuana Farm in Oregon

Video: Tour of Largest Medical Marijuana Farm in Oregon

The Oregonian reports on James Bowman, who grows for more medical marijuana patients than any other grower in Oregon. He produces for 200 medical marijuana patients. In addition...
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
Death Penalty for Selling Marijuana in the United Arab Emirates

Death Penalty for Selling Marijuana in the United Arab Emirates

Be careful when you travel and smoke, a British man (21) is allegedly facing the death penalty in the United Arab Emirates for selling 20 grams of...
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
Fort Collins Medical Marijuana Ban Heading Back to the Polls

Fort Collins Medical Marijuana Ban Heading Back to the Polls

A citizen initiative to repeal the Fort Collins, Colorado ban on medical marijuana dispensaries has collected enough signatures to put it on the November ballot,  read more...
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
Video: Chris Hayes, Ross Douthat, and Michael Ian Black Discuss Politics of Marijuana

Video: Chris Hayes, Ross Douthat, and Michael Ian Black Discuss Politics of Marijuana

Up host Chris Hayes and his guests, including New York Times columnist Ross Douthat and comedian Michael Ian Black, discuss the surprising politics of the debate over...
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
New Global Report – Counting the Costs of the War on Drugs

New Global Report – Counting the Costs of the War on Drugs

Count the Costs has published a detailed 128 page report called ‘The Alternative World Drug Report: Counting The Costs Of The War On Drugs‘ that’s worth a read,...
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June 26, 2012
06/26/2012
Jodie Emery Speaks Out for Marijuana Legalization

Jodie Emery Speaks Out for Marijuana Legalization

Jodie Emery, wife of marijuana activist Marc Emery, gave a rousing speech at Toronto’s  ideacity conference on how marijuana prohibition laws are becoming as damaging in Canada as they...
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June 25, 2012
06/25/2012
Economists give Obama and Congress a ‘D’

Economists give Obama and Congress a ‘D’

CNNMoney asked 20 economists to give Obama and Congress a letter grade on their handling, or there lack of, of the economy.  Read more to find out...
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June 25, 2012
06/25/2012
Decriminalization Advances in Chicago

Decriminalization Advances in Chicago

05:01pm After hours of querulous questioning, the Chicago City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 13-1 to send Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s marijuana decriminalization to the full council for...
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June 23, 2012
06/23/2012
Feds Harass Robert Platshorn aka The Black Tuna

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...
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June 22, 2012
06/22/2012
NYPD Slapped With 28 Page Civil Lawsuit from Marijuana Stop and Frisk

NYPD Slapped With 28 Page Civil Lawsuit from Marijuana Stop and Frisk

NYT article covers civil lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Society because  “police officers have continued to unlawfully charge New Yorkers with crimes – rather than with non-criminal violations –...
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