Marijuana Legalization May Depend on National Pessimisim and Negativity
The marijuana legalization movement needs to bank on the fact that Americans are currently pessimistic about the government and society in general, at...
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Capitalizing On Cannabis: New Leaders Emerge
In his latest article following the cannabusiness, Alan Brochstein lists new leaders as the industry continues to step out of the shadows.
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How Valuable Legalizing Marijuana Could Be for America
Policymic explains how valuable legalizing marijuana could be for America, with an excellent infographic to demonstrate.
Morgan Stanley Says Global Wine Shortage; We Say Cannabis Great Substitute
Quick, wine connoisseurs, panic! Morgan Stanley Research released a report saying a global wine shortage is coming. If legalized, could cannabis serve as a
Legal Weed is the Cheapest Weed
Not surprising, a recent study shows the cheapest weed in America comes from Washington and Colorado, where it is legalized. This infographic shows where...
Cannabis Price Increase Curbs Demand and Restabilized Supply
There are two kinds of cannabis dispensary business models out there. Dispensaries either attracts its customers by aggressively playing the lowest price...
Why Medical Marijuana in Colorado Is $25 an Eighth
Walter Hickey tells the whole story about how Colorado medical marijuana patients can pay $25 for an eighth of an ounce of top-quality cannabis.
Cannabis Legalization: Proceed With Caution
Cannabis legalization has the momentum it needs; will it be preserved from commercialization and the free market? As the legalization movement makes it...
Study: £1.25 Billion Annually Taxing Marijuana in England
The Institute for Social and Economic Research, with the University of Essex, concluded a cost benefit analysis of taxing marijuana in England and Wales.
100,000 NYC Residents Could Benefit From Medical Cannabis
The report, entitled “100,000 Reasons: Medical Marijuana in the Big Apple,” finds that 8 out of 10 New Yorkers endorse patient access to medical cannabis.
Legalizing Cannabis in NYC Would Yield $431 Million Annually
Following the release of the study, City Comptroller and Mayoral candidate John Liu spoke out in favor of legalizing the consumption of cannabis by adults.
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How Much Marijuana Prohibition Costs You, the Taxpayer
$16 billion to house the nearly 800,000 inmates in prison for marijuana 'crimes' during 2011. Marijuana prohibition is very expensive.
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Forbes: Hemp a Win-Win for Economy and Environment
A comprehensive article on Forbes explains the history of hemp prohibition, the usefulness of the hemp plant and economic reasons for the US to legalize it.
The Lotus Eco Elise: Sexy and Sustainable Hemp Car
The Lotus Eco Elise takes “green” automotives to a whole new level of sustainability. Lotus is not worried...
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Marijuana Prohibition Now Costs The Government $20 Billion A Year
Marijuana prohibition now costs state and federal government up to $20 billion a year, and legalization efforts are only beginning to chip away at that.
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Marijuana Taxes in Colorado Could Exceed 30 Percent
Will Colorado voters choke on marijuana taxes at this level, even if the first $40 million goes towards school construction?
The Rocky Mountain Road to Legal Marijuana Commerce
Amendment 64 didn't just legalize marijuana in Colorado -- it also called on the state to come up with a regulatory regime for legal marijuana commerce...
Medical Cannabis Still Fueling the Green Rush
With a projected $1.3 billion in sales in 2013, the largest, legally operating sector within the green rush is the medical cannabis industry.