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Higher Education Linked to Higher Support for Legalization
A new poll finds that higher education is linked to higher support for cannabis legalization.
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Marijuana Arbitrarily Blamed for Young Man's Ruination
We all know we're in for quite a treat when the article starts with "James Alexander Kiesling seemingly had it all." Buckle up for this tale of cannabis woe
Nationwide Certification Program Launched for MMJ Industry
Independent certification will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and regulators implementing medical marijuana laws.
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Marijuana Banking Meeting Raises Hopes
Last Thursday's marijuana banking meeting in Washington DC has industry leaders in Colorado hopeful, but anxious.
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7 Advocates Working for Marijuana Reform in New York City
BuzzFeed's Rachel Zarrell describes 7 big advocates that have been working hard for marijuana reform in New York City.
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NY Lawmaker Who Voted Against MMJ Invests In Pot
New York lawmaker Steve Katz, who voted against MMJ then got a ticket for possession, has joined the ArcView Group of investors.
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Denver Decriminalizes Possession for Young Adults
Young adults (18-21) will no longer face criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Denver, Colorado, though fines remain.
Uruguay’s President Fights Back Against United Nations
Last week, the United Nations released a statement explaining its position – that Uruguay has violated a U.N. drug convention.
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Illinois Launches Website About New Medical Marijuana Law
The State of Illinois has launched a website to inform residents about its medical marijuana law.
Study: Cannabidiol Holds Promise For Treating Psychosis
Authors reported that both animal and human studies document the ability of CBD to mitigate symptoms of psychosis.
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Beginning of The End: The Top 10 Drug Policy Stories of 2013
Tony Newman recounts the top 10 drug policy stories of 2013, stating that this year will be remembered as the beginning of the end of the drug war.
Man Brings Marijuana into The Pentagon, Faces Harsher Penalty Than For Weapon
Just when we think we are turning a positive corner in the misconception of cannabis users, we get stories like this one out of the Pentagon that make us all do a collective facepalm.
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The Emerald Cup: 2013 Winners and Pics
The Smell the Truth Blog's David Downs announces the winners of the 10th annual Emerald Cup.
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Reform Campaigner Opening Cannabis Cafe in Manchester
Colin Davies, a reform campaigner famous for giving the Queen a bouquet containing cannabis, is opening a cannabis cafe in Manchester, England.
Susan Sarandon is Candid About Her Marijuana Use
Susan Sarandon, respected actress and member of MPP’s VIP Advisory Board, confessed on Wednesday that she has used marijuana before almost all award shows.
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Sensible BC Petition Falls Short
The petition to decriminalize cannabis in British Columbia was about 100,000 signatures short of making it to the ballot.
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Classifies Cannabis as a "Botanical Medicine"
In a great stride for the future of medical cannabis, the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) officially classified cannabis as a "botanical medicine."
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Daily Beast: The 2014 Candidates Who Want to Legalize Weed
The Daily Beast names the 2014 candidates who want to legalize weed.