Bernie Sanders, who wants to to decriminalize and reschedule marijuana, said marijuana should not be a federal crime at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. Read article here: High Times
Could This Be The Year Of Medical Marijuana And Decriminalization In Mexico?
Mexico could legalize certain forms of medical marijuana as well as raise the threshold for what is considered decriminalized consumer possession by the end of this year, and may begin considering licit domestic cultivation of substances including cannabis and opium, say senior officials and experts. In November 2015, Mexico’s supreme court ruled that in the […]
Afends Start a Hemp Revolution Down Under
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Confusing State Marijuana Laws Lead to Unjust Raids
Michigan's legislature needs to enact clearer laws regulating the cannabis industry—the current law does not address the legality of dispensaries and does not allow for marijuana to be sold from them. Read article here: High Times
Virgin Island Senate Passes Hemp Bill, Now Must Face Governor
Senator Positive Nelson’s hemp bill, which was indefinitely tabled in the Committee on Rules and Judiciary in February, was given a different number and a new lease of life — along with some restrictions — and won the support of most senators at Wednesday’s session at the Earl B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Above, Mr. Nelson […]
District of Columbia Could Be Allowed Retail Pot Sales in 2017
Although congressional powers have done their best to prevent legal weed from being sold in the backyard of the White House, a recent verdict by a judge in the D.C. Superior Court has put District lawmakers in a position to begin considering a taxed and regulated pot mark… Read article here: High Times
6 Major Cannabinoids And Their Surprising Actions
Cannabinoids, the key compounds in cannabis, come in many shapes and purposes. Over 80 unique cannabinoid molecules have been identified to date. With reports of positive results of medical cannabis (“marijuana”) therapy in cases of chronic pain, MS, epilepsy, cancer, and many more illnesses pouring in from all corners of the country, some have wondered […]
Obama Shortens Prison Sentences for 61 Drug Offenders
President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentences of 61 drug offenders on Wednesday including more than a third serving life sentences, working to give new energy to calls for overhauling the U.S. criminal justice system. Read article here: High Times
Hemp Sweet Home: Learning to Build a Greener Future
The term "hempcrete" itself is somewhat misleading as it can’t truly be though of as a substitute for concrete in all instances. "Hemp fill" would be a more accurate description, since the material is used to essentially plaster over both sides o… Read article here: High Times
Man Says Marijuana, Not Legal Scrapes, Led to Kids’ Removal
A Navy veteran seeking to get five of his children back from state custody in Kansas says his use of medical marijuana to treat PTSD – not the family's past scrapes with the law – prompted the state's action. Read article here: High Times