One of the primary fear cards prohibitionists play to delay the inevitable re-legalization of cannabis is something I callWATC(rhymes with“Yahtzee®”), which stands for “What About The Children?!?” The inference is that legaliz… High Times
Month: November 2013
26th Annual HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup Strain Entries
Here are this year's entries in all categories. What to know who wins? We will be streaming the awards ceremony live beginning at 9pm tonight Amsterdam time, which means 3pm EST. High Times
Scientists Say THC Could Prevent Disease in Future Generations
Marijuana could fight disease in future generations, as a recent study indicates that cannabis compounds have proven to have significant strength in the modification of gene activity. High Times
Visiting the nation’s Capitol? You better hide your stash.
Washington DC residents face the greatest statistical likelihood of being arrested for pot possession. That’s according to a new report released by the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland. Authors of the report reviewed 2010 data provided by the Federal Burea… High Times
Regulating and Taxing Marijuana: The Fiscal Impact on NYC
August 14, 2013 New York City Comptroller John C. Liu PDF View the report. No This groundbreaking report by the New York City Comptroller’s office estimates the value of the current illicit marijuana market in the city, and outlines a rationale and potential benefits of regulating and taxing the sale of marijuana for personal use […]
Senator Leahy to Hold Congressional Hearing on Conflicting Marijuana Laws, Reiterates Call for Federal Government to Respect States’ Marijuana Reforms
Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy AG James Cole Invited to Testify Statement from Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced Monday that he will address discrepancies between federal and state marijuana laws in an upcoming hearing on September 10. Leahy has invited Attorney General Eric Holder […]
Live From The Floor of The 26th HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup, Pt. II
We’re back on the ground of this year's Amsterdam Cannabis Cup Expo talking to vendors about that hot at this year's show. High Times
White House Will Allow Marijuana Legalization Laws to Proceed in Colorado and Washington
Historic Breakthrough in Struggle to End Marijuana Prohibition Attorney General Eric Holder informed the governors of Washington and Colorado today that the Department of Justice will allow the states to implement their ballot initiatives that legalized the production, distribution, and sale of marijuana for adults. Deputy Attorney General James Cole also issued a memo to […]
New York City Comptroller Releases Report Calling for the Establishment of a Medical Marijuana Program
Report Shows that 100,000 Seriously Ill New York City Residents Could Benefit from Medical Marijuana Patients, Healthcare Professionals, and Advocates Call on State Legislature to Pass Compassionate Care Act Immediately NEW YORK – Today, New York City Comptroller John Liu released a report calling on the state legislature to pass the Compassionate Care Act, a […]
Medical Marijuana States Already In Compliance With Federal Enforcement Guidelines
A new report released today finds that many medical marijuana states are already in compliance with the federal government’s enforcement guidelines. Because of this, patient advocates are calling on Congress to make some binding changes to federal policy. High Times