Medical marijuana is now legal in 32 states and the District of Columbia without threat of federal prosecution, reports the Los Angeles Times: Tucked deep inside the 1,603-page federal spending measure is a provision that effectively ends the federal government’s prohibition on medical marijuana and signals a major shift in drug policy. The bill’s passage […]
Month: December 2014
Anarchist Initiative to Legalize Marijuana in Missouri
A group of Missouri activists wants to let the “monster” of marijuana out of its cage and allow it to roam freely by legalizing the plant under anarchist philosophies. Last week, Mark Pedersen and Kansas CityNORMLintroduced a proposal aimed at lega… High Times
Congress: Tax Marijuana on a Federal Level?
While it is painfully obvious the US government is in no hurry to repeal prohibition and establish a taxed and regulated marijuana market, that hasn’t stopped a handful of progressive lawmakers from introducing legislation aimed at making the concept a reality in th… High Times
Congress Effectively Ends The Federal Ban On Medical Marijuana
Along with jeopardizing Washington DC's legal marijuana, it seems Congress' $ 1.1T spending bill will end the federal prohibition of medical marijuana. High Times
Report: Hawaii Should Legalize Dispensaries
A comprehensive report released by Hawaii’s state auditor recommends implementing dispensaries in the Aloha State.The Hawaii legislature legalized medical marijuana in 2000 but the current law does not permit dispensaries and limits caregivers to serving only … High Times
Hanukkah High: 8 Famous Joint-Smokin’ Jewesses We’d Like to Light Up With
You don’t have to be Jewish to know that Hanukkah is akickassholiday. Instead of one day of presents, you geteight. If you get the munchies during the festivities, there are ridiculously stoner-friendly snacks likelatkes, a.k.a. potato pancak… High Times
Court Ends Drug Tests for Welfare Applicants in Florida
A federal appellate court unanimously struck down a 2011 Florida law mandating drug tests for all welfare applicants, even thosenot suspectedof illegal substance use. High Times
Charlie Sheen’s Excuse For Groping His Dentist Will Make You Laugh
Charlie Sheen is blaming nitrous oxide in a legal defense fighting allegations by his dental technician. High Times
Final Year-End Federal Spending Bill Prohibits Justice Department from Undermining State Medical Marijuana and Hemp Laws
Spending Bill Allows Legalization of Marijuana Possession in Washington, D.C. to Move Forward, but Prevents Taxing and Regulating Marijuana like Alcohol Momentum Builds Nationally to End the Failed War on Drugs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final “cromnibus” federal spending bill that Congress passed over the weekend contains historic language prohibiting the U.S. Justice Department from […]
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