June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Study: Cigarettes’ Thirdhand Smoke Causes DNA Damage

Study: Cigarettes’ Thirdhand Smoke Causes DNA Damage

A study led by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found for the first time that thirdhand smoke from cigarettes, the noxious residue that clings to...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Oregon’s HB 3460 has been approved by a joint budget committee and moves on for a vote in the House. The bill would establish a system to...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Life Insurance for Marijuana Consumers

Life Insurance for Marijuana Consumers

013 One of the most asked questions received at NORML over the years has been ‘I smoke cannabis and I want to purchase or increase my life...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
Cannabis Lobbyists Embarrass White House on Softball Field

Cannabis Lobbyists Embarrass White House on Softball Field

In news that surprised me, a softball team of cannabis lobbyists co-captained by Dan Riffle of MPP (the One-Hitters) beat the Softball Team of the United States...
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June 21, 2013
06/21/2013
WA Delegation to Feds: Clarity on Marijuana Legalization

WA Delegation to Feds: Clarity on Marijuana Legalization

013 Nearly eight months after Washington voters passed a binding cannabis legalization initiative with an impressive 55% showing, the federal government is still yet to have made...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Great TV While High: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Great TV While High: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Simply put, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is narcissism at its best. Since August 2005, the It’s Always Sunny‘s gang has been wreaking havoc in Philadelphia with...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
My Favorite Strains: Kali Mist

My Favorite Strains: Kali Mist

If you desire a happy and focused high, Kali Mist fits the bill nicely. A sativa-dominant hybrid, Kali Mist is arguably one of the top sativa strains available...
By: Lateralus
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Old Hippie on Social Media Panel at SF High Times Medical Cannabis Cup

Old Hippie on Social Media Panel at SF High Times Medical Cannabis Cup

Old Hippie of Beyond Chronic (+ reddit.com advice guru, Weedist writer/editor) will be hanging at the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup on June 22 and 23, 2013. OH will...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Lung Cancer

Study: Cannabis Smoking Not Associated With Lung Cancer

A forthcoming review to be published in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society reiterates that the ingestion of cannabis smoke poses nominal pulmonary risks compared to those associated...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Mexico City to Consider Legalizing Marijuana, Preparing Legislation

Mexico City to Consider Legalizing Marijuana, Preparing Legislation

The leftwing Party of the Democratic Revolution is preparing legislation to introduce in September to legalize smoking weed in Mexico City. It would permit marijuana home grows, smoking in designated...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Huffington Post: 9 Mind-Blowing Marijuana Gadgets Coming

Huffington Post: 9 Mind-Blowing Marijuana Gadgets Coming

Huffington Post introduces 9 upcoming marijuana gadgets from companies hoping to earn a living from the “green rush” of legalization. Among the products, are a device that...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)

Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.19)

Well, at least the DEA didn’t raid any dispensaries in the last week. In California, the battle continues at the local level, while progress is being made...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
New York Mom, Andrea Sanderlin, Accused of Running $3 Million Marijuana Operation Indicted

New York Mom, Andrea Sanderlin, Accused of Running $3 Million Marijuana Operation Indicted

Andrea Sanderlin, a suburban mother of two accused of running a sophisticated $3 million marijuana enterprise out of a New York warehouse was slapped with a federal indictment...
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June 20, 2013
06/20/2013
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.19)

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.19)

Two of our three cases this week involve cops protecting their steroids dealers. Go figger. The other one is a crooked police chief who bragged, “I’m the...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
Paper Towel: Valuable Part of Any Weedist’s Utility Belt

Paper Towel: Valuable Part of Any Weedist’s Utility Belt

The simple, yet mighty, paper towel is a staple in my weedist tool kit. Aside from all the regular handy uses to have a paper towel around,...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
Great Artwork While High: Rene Magritte

Great Artwork While High: Rene Magritte

He’s the guy with the hats. If you know what that means, you know who I am talking about. Rene Magritte was a Belgian surrealist artist. I’m an...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
Pro-Legalization Senator Daylin Leach Takes Advocacy to DC

Pro-Legalization Senator Daylin Leach Takes Advocacy to DC

Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach has been an outspoken advocate on the issue of marijuana law reform during his tenure in Harrisburg. Senator Leach made a splash legislatively this...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
Medical Marijuana is Coming to New Hampshire

Medical Marijuana is Coming to New Hampshire

New Hampshire is about to become the 19th state (unless the Illinois governor strikes first) to allow for the medicinal use of marijuana, as Gov. Maggie Hassan...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
Study: Medical Cannabis Laws Don’t Impact Teen Use Rates

Study: Medical Cannabis Laws Don’t Impact Teen Use Rates

Another study has once again affirmed that the enactment of statewide medical cannabis laws is not associated with increased rates of adolescent marijuana consumption. According to data published this...
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June 19, 2013
06/19/2013
The ‘Marijuana Moms of Beverly Hills’

The ‘Marijuana Moms of Beverly Hills’

A group of mothers in wealthy Beverley Hills, California, is trying to change the perception that drugs and parenting don’t mix.
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