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Trayvon Martin's Marijuana Use Not Brought Up in Trial
After all the controversy caused by the judges decision about the levels of cannabinoids in Trayvon Martin's system, the defense decided not to bring it up.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in DC
District of Columbia Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) filed a marijuana decriminalization bill for the nation's capital Wednesday.
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NM Rep: Veterans Need Better Access to Medical Marijuana
PTSD is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but advocates say veterans can often be fired from their jobs for using the herb.
Chronicle Book Review: Cannabis Nation and Marijuanamerica
Cannabis Nation is authored by respected British drug historian James Mills and is the sequel to his 2003 Cannabis Britannica.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013.
Judge Allows Marijuana Use Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case
Judge Debra Nelson, the judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin case, has ruled to allow jurors to hear evidence of marijuana in Trayvon Martin's system.
GW Pharmaceuticals, Legal Marijuana Monopoly, Launches Sativex Spray in Italy
GW Pharmaceuticals has launched their Sativex cannabis extract spray in Italy for use by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
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MI Medical Marijuana Service Center Raided Twice in One Week
Hydro World, a medical marijuana service center in Jackson, Michigan, was raided by police on July 1 and again July 8.
NORML Meets With Former Mexican President on Cannabis Legalization
Speakers from CCPR, LEAP and NORML noted that marijuana prohibition is an international problem founded on international treaties.
Become a Leader of the Cannabis Legalization Movement
Today I’m here to help redefine your understanding of leadership so that you can see the critical role that each of us plays in leading this movement..
Washington Releases Marijuana Market Regulations
The Washington State Liquor Control Board released its final proposed regulations for the state’s adult marijuana industry on July 3.
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4 Shady Drug Bust Tactics
Kristen Gwynne first examines the shady practice of asset forfeiture, then describes 4 shady drug bust tactics used by police.
Oregon to License Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
Members of the Oregon House and Senate have given final approval to House Bill 3460, which licenses medicinal cannabis dispensaries statewide.
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Massachusetts Going High-Tech to Track Medical Marijuana
MA is looking for IT consultants to determine the cost of creating the "single electronic system" required by the state's law to track medical marijuana.
Let’s Get Jerry Duval Out of Prison!
Jerry Duval surrendered to federal authorities to serve a whopping 10-year prison sentence, even though he was never in violation of medical marijuana laws.
Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers
Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.
Pennsylvania NAACP Says Legalize Marijuana
"I am honored that the NAACP has spoken out in favor of my legislation to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana in Pennsylvania," Leach said.