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Legal Marijuana Trend Spreads as More States Weigh Votes
Alison Vekshin reports the spread of acceptance of legal marijuana, and the acceleration from the DOJ memo that they will not interfere with marijuana laws.
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The Doomed Economics of Drug Prohibition
Jacob Sullum recounts a study which found that the purity of drugs has risen while the price has dropped, and explains the economics of drug prohibition.
Bigger in Texas: Support for Marijuana Legalization
They say things are bigger in Texas and, according to new survey data released by Public Policy Polling, that includes support for marijuana law reform.
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Colorado Farmer Harvests First US Hemp Crop in 56 Years
Ryan Loflin, a Colorado farmer, harvested the first US hemp crop since 1957 last weekend. The 55-acre crop will be used for hemp seed, oils and fiber.
USA v. Gutierrez: Oaksterdam University Protestor Beaten by Federal Officers Found Guilty of Assault
"My children are going to grow up without a father! Over what?!" shouted Sarah Schrader, longtime girlfriend of Jose Gutierrez and the mother of his two...
Marijuana Legalization Advertisements Spark Controversy
Marijuana prohibitionists have been stirring up controversy since a line of bus advertisements supporting Question 1 in Portland, Maine were revealed.
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Colorado Mountain Resorts Gear Up For Recreational Marijuana
With recreational shops preparing to open by the end of winter, Colorado mountain resort towns are deciding where they stand on sales.
US Supreme Court Rejects Marijuana Reclassification Appeal
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from medical marijuana groups who challenged the DEA decision to maintain marijuana's as a Schedule I drug.
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Buying Marijuana in North Korea Sure Sounds Easy
Kotaku's Brian Ashcroft remarks on a recent article by Darmon Richter about buying marijuana in North Korea.
Romania Legalizes Medical Marijuana
The East European nation of Romania has approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes, according to neighboring Bulgaria's Sofia News Agency.
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Cannabis Information Booth Approved for Denver Health Expo
Cannabis Patient Network will have the first approved cannabis information booth at the Denver Rock n' Roll Marathon Health Expo on October 18.
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Washington To Hold Cannabis Business Licensing Seminars
Licensing staff from Washington's Liquor Control Board have scheduled several seminars to inform interested entrepreneurs about cannabis business licensing.
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Nevada Releases Draft Of Medical Marijuana Regulations
Friday, Nevada's Department of Public and Behavioral Health released an 80 page draft of proposed medical marijuana regulations for the state.
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Pot Prices - September 2013
September 2013 Pot Prices from High Times: US prices, kind and mids finished below August averages, with schwag climbing slightly.
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Arkansas: MMJ Proposal Cleared To Gather Signatures
A new Arkansas MMJ proposal has been cleared to gather signatures by Attorney General Dustin McDaniel.
Polls Find Maryland, Florida Ready for Marijuana Reform
Voters in the two states are joining a growing cavalcade of marijuana reform supporters in state polls, some in places where the support seemed unlikely.
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Colorado's Marijuana Tax Debate Heating Up
With the November vote on Proposition AA, Colorado's proposed 25% marijuana tax, coming up next month the debate over the taxes are heating up.
Study: Drugs Cheaper and More Prevalent Despite Prohibition
The global supply of drugs has not been reduced in two decades. In particular, the data suggest that the supply of opiates and cannabis have increased