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Vice President Joe Biden Not High on Marijuana Legalization
Vice President Joe Biden said in a Time interview on Thursday that the Administration supports smarter enforcement, but not outright legalization.
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New York Jets Defensive Back Speaks About NFL Pot Ban
New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie spoke about the NFL's ban on cannabis, saying that players will continue to use the plant.
Key Marijuana Policy Reform Bills, 2014
With 86% support for allowing medical marijuana, state legislators are increasingly realizing the public supports marijuana policy reforms.
Congress Slams Drug Czar's Office for Relying on Propaganda
Congressional Members Slam Drug Czar's Office for Failing to Acknowledge Facts About Marijuana and Relying on Marijuana 'Propaganda'
Could Different Drug Policies Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman?
The tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has prompted grief and praise for his talent. It also, naturally, has prompted discussions of addiction.
Obama Elaborates on Marijuana Policy
In an interview with CNN Friday, President Obama expanded on his remarks regarding marijuana made in a recent New Yorker interview. In that latter interview,
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Brazilian Judge Rules Marijuana Prohibition Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Brazil ruled that marijuana prohibition is unconstitutional, calling it the result of a backward culture.
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Smarter Sentencing Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday gave its imprimatur to the Smarter Sentencing Act, approving the bill and sending it on to a Senate floor vote.
Whitehouse.gov and Cannabis: What the FAQ? Part 2
Continuing from Part 1 of my What the FAQ?, in regards to Whitehouse.gov's rather exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. Lets dive right...
Whitehouse.gov and Cannabis: What the FAQ? Part 1
Obama's recent bombshell comments on marijuana fired up my curiosity to do a bit more digging. Whitehouse.gov has quite an exhaustive (and highly biased) FAQ section on marijuana. My original intent
Holder Says Marijuana Banking Rules Coming Soon
Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday that the Obama administration would soon announce regulations that would allow banks to business with legal marijuana businesses. Financial institutions have been scared away
Book Review Essay: The Drug War Past, Present, and Future
The three books under consideration here address different facets of our drug policy; one tells us how we got here, one explains (at least in part) why we're stuck here, and one offers up suggestions on where we go from here. With apologies to Dickens, it's as if we're seeing the ghosts of drug war past, present, and future.
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Bill Gates Backs Marijuana Legalization In His State
Bill Gates told Buzzfeed he voted yes on I-502 to legalize recreational marijuana in his home state of Washington in 2012, but would not answer if...
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WI: Marijuana Legalization to Appear on Dane County Ballot
Dane County, Wisconsin is putting a non-binding question to voters this spring, asking residents if they want marijuana legalized.
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The Undergreen Railroad: Helping Patients Relocate for Cannabis Access
Ladybud profiles The Undergreen Railroad, a new organization forming in response to a need that is becoming more and more common: help in relocating cannabis...
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Cruz Attacks Obama for Not Locking Up CO Marijuana Users
Texas Senator Ted Cruz criticized Obama for not locking up Colorado marijuana users for violating federal law.
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Mamakind on Hunger Strike for Right to Use Meds in Hospital
Canadian medical cannabis patient and cannabis writer Mamakind is on a hunger strike, fighting for her right to use a vaporizer in the hospital.
Stoner App Review: Weed Laws
Weed Laws, an Android app, provides a listing of all 50 states, DC, “USA Federal”, and even Mexico that allows you to click on each and see what the deal is. It breaks down the level of offense and what you will face as a penalty for buying, possessing, growing, distributing, etc.