A democratic lawmaker has proposed the establishment of a regulated, recreational marijuana market in Florida. While the bill is not expected to pass, many believe the state has a real chance at legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. Read article here: High Times
Category: Marijuana
Utah Gives Initial Approval to Legalize Medical Marijuana
A medical marijuana proposal passed its first test in the conservative state of Utah this week after a Senate committee voted 3-2 to pass the bill. However, Republican Gov. Gary Herbert is concerned. Read article here: High Times
Pot Shown to Be Much Safer than Alcohol and Other Drugs by a Long Shot
A new study has found marijuana to be safest commonly used substance and suggests pot is 114 times safer than alcohol. These finding only reinforce similar research done decades ago. Read article here: High Times
Bill Maher Calls on Obama to Pardon Pot Prisoners
Bill Maher is calling for a nationwide pardon of all pot prisoners. On the February 20 episode ofReal Time with Bill Maher,the host challenged President Obama to release all those incarcerated for marijuana offenses. Read article here: High Times
Grow Hack: Beware of the Broad Mite
The broad mite is quietly invading more and more cannabis gardens across the country. Learn how to prevent infestation and quell an already-present mite population. Read article here: High Times
Native American Tribes Converge to Discuss Marijuana Legalization
Representatives from dozens of tribes converged in Washington state this week to discuss marijuana legalization and the potential creation of a tribal cannabis association. Read article here: High Times
B-Real Wins License to Open a Dr. GreenThumb Dispensary
HIGH TIMES 2014 Stoner of the Year, B-Real, has won a license to open a marijuana dispensary inSoCal'sOrange County. Just six of 630 applicants were awarded the right to operate a dispensary. Talk about striking it rich! B-Real's clearly got the mariju… Read article here: High Times
Study: Women More Likely to View Marijuana as Risky
Women are twice as likely as men to believe that regular cannabis consumption poses “great risk,” according to a demographic analysis published this month in the journalDrug and Alcohol Dependence. Read article here: High Times
Heartbreaking Video Challenges Views on Medical Marijuana
An extremely moving TED talk earlier this month about medical marijuana left the entire crowd in tears. Check it out to see why. Read article here: High Times
Edward Snowden Suggests Revolution to Legalize Marijuana
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden addressed the prohibition of marijuana in America during a Reddit AMA session this week, insisting that a continued uprising is necessary. Read article here: High Times