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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.02)

Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 2, 2014:

NORML Responds to Latest Media Frenzy Over Pot and ‘Brain Damage’ Fears

The media went into reefer madness after researchers published the results of a study assessing the brains of a small cohort of regular marijuana smokers.

Boston Mayor Plans to Block Dispensaries... Somehow

The Pastor asked if he would help block dispensaries, and Walsh responded; “Trust me, you will be working with me to make sure they don’t get here.”

Study: Many IBD Patients Report Relief From Cannabis

Researchers assessed survey responses from 292 IBD patients seeking treatment at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Crohn's and Colitis Center in Boston.

Murder of Glass Artist Could Be Tied to Boston Bombers

The world was duly shocked at the Boston Marathon bombings, but information has come out suggesting that one or both of the alleged Boston Bomber Brothers..

Court Rejects Researcher's Bid to Grow Medical Marijuana

The US Court of Appeals rejected Dr. Lyle Craker's appeal of the decision to deny him a license to grow medical marijuana for research purposes.

This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.03.06)

Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of March 6, 2013.

Massachusetts: NORML Files Friend of Court Brief - Sharing Marijuana Cigarette Not Criminal Distribution

NORML members have filed a friend-of-the-court amicus brief in the case of Commonwealth v. Antonio Pacheco. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Tens of Thousands Join MassCANN/NORML on Boston Common for 23rd Annual Freedom Rally

This past weekend, tens of thousands of marijuana reform advocates joined MassCANN/NORML on the Boston Common for the 23rd Annual Boston Freedom Rally...

Join MassCann/NORML this Saturday for the East Coast’s Largest Pro-Marijuana Rally

This Saturday, MassCann/NORML will be hosting the 23rd annual Freedom Rally in Boston, MA on September 15, 2012. Come have fun and support marijuana reform!