Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

October 15, 2012
10/15/2012
The First Annual ‘The Hemp Connoisseur’: Part 4: Strain Reviews 3

The First Annual ‘The Hemp Connoisseur’: Part 4: Strain Reviews 3

Thanks for checking out the final post covering the strains entered into the first annual Colorado cannabis championship, hosted by magazine The Hemp Connoisseur. Here are my...
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October 15, 2012
10/15/2012
Montel Williams to Speak at AR Medical Marijuana Press Conference on Oct. 18

Montel Williams to Speak at AR Medical Marijuana Press Conference on Oct. 18

Daytime Emmy award-winner, Montel Williams, will speak in Little Rock on behalf of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act on October 18, 2012. Details on time and location will be released...
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October 15, 2012
10/15/2012
Aaron Sandusky Found Guilty: Judge, “California State Law Does Not Exist Here”

Aaron Sandusky Found Guilty: Judge, “California State Law Does Not Exist Here”

Aaron Sandusky was found guilty on two charges Friday: conspiracy to manufacture marijuana plants and of intent to distribute 1,000 marijuana plants. The judge prohibited California’s medical marijuana laws...
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October 12, 2012
10/12/2012
Can You Smell It? Marijuana Legalization Coming in 2012

Can You Smell It? Marijuana Legalization Coming in 2012

2012 Election is the Most Important in Marijuana Law Reform History This year could likely be the most significant in marijuana law reform history. In case you...
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October 12, 2012
10/12/2012
Seven Long Beach Medical Marijuana Sites Raided by Police, DEA

Seven Long Beach Medical Marijuana Sites Raided by Police, DEA

The Long Beach Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency raided seven medical marijuana dispensary sites Wednesday afternoon, making more than 40 arrests, according to police.
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October 12, 2012
10/12/2012
City of Oakland Fights Back Against Federal Medical Marijuana Asset Forfeiture Campaign

City of Oakland Fights Back Against Federal Medical Marijuana Asset Forfeiture Campaign

Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker and San Francisco law firm Morrison & Foerster announced yesterday that the City of Oakland filed a lawsuit in United States District...
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October 12, 2012
10/12/2012
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Right to Vote on Medical Marijuana

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Right to Vote on Medical Marijuana

The Arkansas Supreme Court defended the wishes of more than 120,000 voters, and countless patients’ rights when it upheld Issue No. 5 on the ballot, a measure...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Edibles Review: Bakked and Dosage Guidelines

Edibles Review: Bakked and Dosage Guidelines

Anyone who has been into a dispensary in the last year or so can tell you that the variety of options available to the MMJ consumer is...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Initiative Watch (2012.10.10)

Initiative Watch (2012.10.10)

08:06pm There’s less than a month to go, but some initiatives are more active than others. Arkansas Both the Arkansas Issue 5 campaign and the opposition...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.10.10)

Medical Marijuana Update (2012.10.10)

07:19pm The big news this week is that Oakland is suing the feds over their efforts to shut down Harborside. Meanwhile, the battles continue at the...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Cannabis and Nutrition | Granny Storm Crow’s MMJ Reference

Cannabis and Nutrition | Granny Storm Crow’s MMJ Reference

Here is a very comprehensive list of research articles, abstracts, news stories and other references about cannabis and nutrition (including specific links for cannabis and omega-3). These...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Appellate Court to Hear Landmark Medical Marijuana Dispensary Case Today in San Diego

Appellate Court to Hear Landmark Medical Marijuana Dispensary Case Today in San Diego

Appellate court oral arguments are set to occur Thursday in a widely watched medical marijuana dispensary case that raises the question of what defines a legitimate dispensary....
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
SubCool School of Dank

SubCool School of Dank

Using cannabis to treat autism in children is gaining acceptance among the cutting edge of the medical marijuana community. Parents have found that oral dosing can have...
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
Rolling Stone: The 10 Best Politicians on Marijuana Reform

Rolling Stone: The 10 Best Politicians on Marijuana Reform

Kristen Gwynne from Rolling Stone considers the most marijuana-friendly politicians. From Barney Frank to Ron Paul, these elected leaders are challenging the government’s pointless war on marijuana.
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
Craigslist Marijuana Trade Blurs Legality of Oregon Medical Marijuana

Craigslist Marijuana Trade Blurs Legality of Oregon Medical Marijuana

The line between legal medical marijuana providers and illegal operations has been blurry ever since the passing of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act of 1998, and online...
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Set to Win in a Landslide

Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Initiative Set to Win in a Landslide

Recent polling data released by the Boston Globe has Massachusetts’ Medical Marijuana Initiative, Question 3, winning by a landslide. A survey of 502 likely Massachusetts voters, conducted...
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
ACLU to File Lawsuit Over Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Law

ACLU to File Lawsuit Over Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Law

The Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union says it’s filing a lawsuit against the state Department of Health over a recent change to the...
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October 10, 2012
10/10/2012
Clovis, California Rejects Medical Marijuana Growing Ban

Clovis, California Rejects Medical Marijuana Growing Ban

A California Central Valley city has rejected a ban on medical marijuana growing, but it has tightened the rules.
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October 9, 2012
10/09/2012
Medical Marijuana Advocates Hope Lawsuit Relaxes US Drugs Policy

Medical Marijuana Advocates Hope Lawsuit Relaxes US Drugs Policy

A US appeals court will hear evidence on medical marijuana benefits – a claim with which the federal government disagrees.
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October 9, 2012
10/09/2012
After Connecticut Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Now What?

After Connecticut Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Now What?

Connecticut took the historic step on October 1 to become the 17th state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Now what?
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