Medical Marijuana Update (2012.08.01)
This week the federal crackdown on dispensaries continues, and cities and localities in medical marijuana states continue to grapple with it.
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Law & PoliticsLink
Obama Campaign Raises Money With Hemp Products While Banning Farmers From Growing Hemp
Obama is selling a "made in the USA" hemp scarf in his re-election campaign store. Rather ironic since American farmers can't grow hemp!
Needless VictimsLink
Commentary: The Racial Politics of Pot Arrests
Though marijuana is still illegal in most places, the racial disparity in pot busts paints a clear picture of two different Americas.
DOJ to Sentencing Commission: Fewer Prisoners, Please
The US Department Of Justice (DOJ) said continuing increases in the number of federal prisoners and spending are "unsustainable."
Law & PoliticsLink
Tacoma: City Council Adopts New Rules for Medical Cannabis Gardens
Soon you will be able to grow your very own medical cannabis garden in Tacoma, Washington, as long as you don’t flaunt it or draw complaints about it.
Needless VictimsLink
Help Needed: Feds Seek to Silence Silver Tour’s Robert Platshorn
The U.S. Parole Commission who has prohibited Robert Platshorn from educating willing senior citizens about cannabis and speaking out against prohibition.
South Park Bongs...Wanna Get High?
‹ › Oh those immortal words from Towelie…”Wanna get high?” Why yes, Towelie, we do! It’s no secret that Matt and Trey have occasionally enjoyed some weed in their creative sessions and…
Pharmacy Hoax on U.S. Attorney Revealed
An elaborately staged pharmacy hoax that included fake notices about targeting them for closure and two purported U.S. Attorney letters.
Law & PoliticsLink
Arizona Medical Marijuana Approval for Sleeping Disorders, Skin Conditions Sought
Tuscon Citizen reports that The Arizona Department of Health Services has received petitions to expand their medical-marijuana program.
Needless VictimsLink
17 Year Old Drug Czar Arrested in Ohio
A 17 year old 'drug czar' admitted guilt in Ohio. His crime was growing 600 marijuana plants with a 'street value of around $3 million'.
HID Grow Lights Part 2 – Reflectors
Choosing the right reflector for your HID grow lights can almost double your growing area! There are many different types of reflectors.
Law & PoliticsLink
Arizona Governor Rejects Call to Stop Medical Marijuana
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is rejecting a call to stop issuing medical marijuana cards and to not license medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona.
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories (2012.07.31)
A crank-dealing Kansas sheriff cops a plea, an LA narc gets a case of sticky fingers and two more corrupt cops stories.
WeedistsLink
Los Angeles City Councilman Takes Medical Marijuana
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, a longtime proponent of legalizing pot nationwide, has had his own medical marijuana prescription for a decade.
Michael Phelps Wins 19th Olympic Medal, Breaks Record
Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal giving him the most Olympic medals ever.
Cannabis FactsLink
Five Scientific Conclusions About Cannabis That the Mainstream Media Doesn’t Want You to Know
Five Scientific Conclusions About Cannabis That The Mainstream Media Doesn’t Want You To Know
Law & PoliticsLink
Gil Kerlikowske, Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization 'Isn't Going to Solve Our Drug Problem'
Gil Kerlikowske, Drug Czar: Marijuana Legalization 'Isn't Going To Solve Our Drug Problem'
Marijuana is Safer than Soda - Share this Information
Marijuana is safer than many, if not most, of the products surrounding us. Let's compare it with soda that is legally marketed to children.