June 26, 2013
06/26/2013
Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bill Moving

A bill that would create a registry of medical marijuana outlets and help legitimate the state’s thriving medical marijuana industry passed a major hurdle Monday, winning approval...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day One Dabs

High Times Cannabis Cup 2013 San Francisco: Day One Dabs

All dabs, all the time. That’s what struck me when I walked into the very in-tents area that was described on the official High Times San Francisco...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
I-502 & Hempfest 2013: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

I-502 & Hempfest 2013: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

As one of your resident Washington State marijuana journalists (that’s a thing now!), I wanted to say a little about how WA has fared since the passionately discussed...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

Fund Raiser for the Southern Oregon Four

The most recent raids on medical cannabis safe access points in Southern Oregon on May 23, 2013 made the news across the country. I could go into...
By: Anna Diaz
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
CT Firm Seeks Approval for Medical Marijuana Production

CT Firm Seeks Approval for Medical Marijuana Production

A firm in Connecticut is seeking approval from the City of Middleton to use 15,000 square feet of a city-owned building as a medical marijuana production facility. The...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Parents of Epileptic New Jersey Tot Vivian Wilson Lament Medical Marijuana Delays

Parents of Epileptic New Jersey Tot Vivian Wilson Lament Medical Marijuana Delays

Vivian Wilson, a 2-year-old with a bouncy pigtail and colorful eye patch may be the youngest patient to obtain a medical-marijuana card in New Jersey.
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Drug Sting Goes Bad, One Dead at Charlotte School

Drug Sting Goes Bad, One Dead at Charlotte School

An undercover drug sting in the parking lot of a Charlotte, North Carolina, elementary school ended up with one person killed and one person wounded, and a...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
In Prison for Marijuana Possession, Texas Woman Becomes Victim of “Rape Camp”

In Prison for Marijuana Possession, Texas Woman Becomes Victim of “Rape Camp”

Arrested for possession of marijuana, a woman is placed in a Texas county jail while awaiting her day in court; once there she is repeatedly brutalized and...
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June 25, 2013
06/25/2013
Mayors Unanimously Call for Feds to Respect Marijuana Laws

Mayors Unanimously Call for Feds to Respect Marijuana Laws

The US Conference of Mayors unanimously approved a resolution this morning that calls on the federal government to respect local marijuana laws. Resolution No. 32 “reaffirms the...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Does God Care About Cannabis?

Does God Care About Cannabis?

I saw this story in the news a few days ago on God and the war on cannabis. I was happy to hear it. It is refreshing to...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Weedist Destinations: Oregon Sand Dunes

Weedist Destinations: Oregon Sand Dunes

I’d like to share one of my favorite stoner destinations with you guys: The Oregon Sand Dunes. When you look at the images below, it may be...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Taking Your Seat at the Table in California – August 12

Taking Your Seat at the Table in California – August 12

There is an important conversation about medical cannabis happening in Sacramento right now. That conversation will affect how medical cannabis patients get their medicine, who regulates the...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Marijuana Accounts for Vast Majority of Drug Seizures on Mexican Border (INFOGRAPHIC)

Marijuana Accounts for Vast Majority of Drug Seizures on Mexican Border (INFOGRAPHIC)

Huff Post has a great infographic showing “the War on Drugs is clearly a war on weed.” Marijuana was a staggering 99.5% of the Border Patrol’s drug...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Mayors Demand Change to Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana

Mayors Demand Change to Federal Policy on Medical Marijuana

A resolution calling for change to federal policy is on the agenda at this weekend’s annual mayors meeting As mayors from across the country gather today in...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Medical Marijuana Battle Coming to Florida

Medical Marijuana Battle Coming to Florida

As Florida baby boomers who may have used marijuana in their youth feel the impact of age, they may add to the push for legalization.
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations

Study: Cannabinoid Could Cut Down on NSAID Hospitalizations

013 NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofren) are among the most widely used analgesic substances in the world. However, the consumption of these products is associated...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Susan Sarandon: Colorado Was Just the Beginning

Susan Sarandon: Colorado Was Just the Beginning

Actress, activist and mother Susan Sarandon writes a think piece for Huff Post on why she supported Amendment 64 in Colorado, the “regulate marijuana like alcohol act.” She poses that...
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June 24, 2013
06/24/2013
Good, Bad Drug Measures Die Along With Farm Bill

Good, Bad Drug Measures Die Along With Farm Bill

013 The Farm Bill (House Bill 1947) died in the House Thursday morning as Democrats rebelled against deep cuts to food stamps. The vote to kill it...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Piece of the Week | Owl Pipes

Piece of the Week | Owl Pipes

This week we take a step back toward nature inspired pipes, more specifically owls and owl pipes. Owl Pipes Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something that...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Premium Service at MediCann, San Jose

Premium Service at MediCann, San Jose

I haven’t heard any bad stories about the medical marijuana license process, other than one I have, but when I had an opportunity recently to visit MediCann, one...
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