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Reason - Will Legal Pot Cost More Than Black Market Pot?
Sullum explains why Washington's black market for weed could remain: 25% taxes at 3 points in production. Studies estimate legal pot could cost over $25/g.
Another Medical Marijuana Defendant Bullied to Plead Guilty
Numerous medical marijuana defendants in California over the past couple of years have received mandatory minimum sentences of 5-10 years in prison.
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Cat Caught Smuggling Weed Into Prison
A cat was busted smuggling weed into prison at Penitenciarului Nr 9 prison in Moldova. The cat was carrying 2 bags of bud in its collar and was caught sneaking through the fence.
International Drug Policy Reform Conference This Week
week, the biannual International Drug Policy Reform Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado.
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Sensible BC CannaBus Tours British Columbia
The Sensible BC CannaBus is touring British Columbia collecting signatures to decriminalize cannabis. The campaign still needs over 300,000 signatures.
Judge to Review Sheriff Deputy File for Misconduct Evidence
There are mechanisms in place for citizens to fight back. If you are ever or have ever been victim of law enforcement misconduct please file a complaint.
Help ASA Stop the Third Prosecution of Jovan Jackson
Medical patient-provider and navy veteran Jovan Jackson was acquitted in his first trial, but DA Dumanis opted to try him again later that year.
Urgent: POW Jerry Duval is Going Blind from Neglect
Medical Cannabis patient Jerry Duval is serving a 10-year sentence for cultivating cannabis under Michigan’s medical cannabis laws.
Chronicle Writer/Editor Phillip Smith to Receive Award
Phillip Smith, the longtime writer and editor of Stop the Drug War, is the 2013 recipient of the Brecher Award for Achievement in the Field of Media.
Slovakia to Drop Marijuana Seeds from Drug List
Marijuana seeds will no longer be illegal in Slovakia as of March 2014, according to a report in the Slovak Spectator.
CA Lt. Governor to Chair Panel on Marijuana Legalization
Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, will chair a blue ribbon committee tasked with studying marijuana legalization in the state.
Cannabis Reform Could Earn UK Billions a Year, Studies Say
A recent study found that the UK would gain up to £1.25bn a year. Reynolds believes cannabis reform's potential economic benefits are outweighed by politics
25 Million Californians Say Legalize Marijuana
Will California wait until 2016 to vote on legalizing marijuana? A poll released Thursday strongly suggests voters in the Golden State are ready to legalize it right now.
The Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana Use
The Dalai Lama told reform supporters in Mexico that he supports medical marijuana use. He is not in favor of recreational use, however.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.10.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of October 16, 2013:
Poll Shows Moderates Support for the Legalization of Marijuana
The American center is also in favor of marijuana policy reform, with 52% supporting the legalization of marijuana and 34% strongly supporting the movement
Washington State Approves Legal Marijuana Rules
Washington became the second state to adopt regulations for legal marijuana commerce, as the Liquor Control Board finalized its rule-making process