NYPD Begins Enforcing Less Severe Cannabis Policy
Last week New York City police shifted their policy of cannabis enforcement to one that is less harsh for those found in possession of cannabis.
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Woody Harrelson Hosts "Saturday Night Live" Full of Cannabis Jokes
While Saturday Night Live has always had a fair share of great bits on marijuana dating way back, this latest episode certainly showed that it's moving more into the mainstream.
NFL and Cannabis: Quasi-Freepass and Why Players Use MJ
If we peel back the onion a bit on cannabis and see why players seem to seek it out, I think it can paint a fair image of weed while still keeping league reputation in tact.
Texas Church Bans Woman for Medical Marijuana
Faith Bodle, a Texas mother who uses medical cannabis to treat symptoms of degenerative spine disease and congestive heart failure, has been banned from her church for her cannabis support and use.
Uruguay Presidential Candidates Opposite on Mujica's Legal Weed Law
Due to Uruguay law, Mujica is forbidden from serving two consecutive terms as president and will be replaced. The two leading candidates have opposing views on the cannabis law.
Eastern Washington MJ DUIs On the Rise... Maybe
In the somewhat small Eastern Washington town of Spokane Valley, there is a rise in marijuana-related DUIs.
DEA Steals Woman's Identity to Entrap Her Friends
DEA agent Timoty Sinnigen pulled photos and other data off Arquiett's cell phone and proceeded to create a Facebook page using her name and personal information
Colorado High School and the Gravity Bong Lockdown
A Colorado high school went into modified lockdown after a student apparently took a big hit off a gravity bong.
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Over 56,000 Fewer Marijuana Arrests in 2013
The FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2013 is out and shows fewer than 700,000 arrests nationwide for marijuana for the first time in a decade. An estimated 693,482 people were arrested for possessing, growing, or selling marijuana in 2013.
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Veterans Observe Holiday by Filing Rescheduling Petition
Just in time for the national holiday honoring their service, veterans from across the country have banded together and will be delivering a legal petition to the AG requesting that marijuana (cannabis) be rescheduled within the Controlled Substance Act. Marine Corps veteran Sean Azzariti will be among the nation’s veterans delivering...
Falcons Rookie Hageman Caught Searching for Weed on Instagram
Well on Sunday, rookie Falcons player Ra'Shede Hageman, got caught trying to score some weed from one of his followers on Instagram. If you're a famous NFL football player trying to be discrete about your cannabis use, you may want to think twice about asking for a weed hookup on social media.
Amsterdam Weed Tourism May Be Under Threat Due to Repressive Regulations
The Netherlands, specifically the capitol Amsterdam, have long been known for their liberal policies and laxed regulation of cannabis use, however things may soon change.
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Marijuana May Mean Ticket, Not Arrest, in New York City
The New York Police Department, which has been arresting tens of thousands of people a year for low-level marijuana possession, is poised to stop making such arrests and to issue tickets instead, according to law enforcement officials. People found with small amounts of marijuana would be issued court summonses...
Marvin Washington, Retired NFL Star, Stumps for Cannabis
Since his days on the gridiron, Washington has become a financial consultant to NBA and NFL players. He's also a very outspoken supporter of medical cannabis, specifically the NFL's stance on the herb.
Spice "Synthetic Marijuana" ER Visits on the Rise
After writing an article about synthetic marijuana, or spice, this past October I was not at all surprised when I read about a new study indicating that emergency visits to the hospital for incidents involving Spice are on the rise.
November Elections: The State of Legalization in the U.S. 2014
This November's general elections were of great importance to weedists in the States, as 3 different states and the capital: Oregon, Alaska, Florida and Washington D.C. voted on measures to loosen restrictions on cannabis use. So what is the fate of our favorite herb in these 4 locations after polls closed? Let's check the results.
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Cannabis Country: The Evolution of Cannabis in the U.S.
Marijuana is without a doubt one of the hottest topics on the ballot this election, and the direction of the cannabis movement rests entirely on the voice of the people. In order to be the most educated of voters, we must take a step back and examine the evolution of cannabis culture to see...
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Felony Count for MMJ Patient?
A student at Arizona State University with a valid medical marijuana card is facing felony possession charges stemming from a recent incident in which police discovered less than a gram of marijuana in his dorm room.