One afternoon earlier this month, Masamitsu Yamamoto showed up at the Tokyo District Court to attend a session of his criminal trial for an alleged violation of the Cannabis Control Law. The 58-year-old resident of Kanagawa Prefecture, however, does not fit the typical profile of a drug case defendant. The former restaurant chef has advanced […]
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Marijuana To Fight Skin Cancer In Major Human Trial
One of the world’s first large, controlled trials of cannabis for melanoma launches in Australia Marijuana is being called in to fight one of the world’s deadliest, scariest killers – a type of cancer caused by your next summer vacation. Researchers at the University of Canberra have announced a $ 1 million research project with […]
Snoop Dogg in Legal Fight with NHL Team over Pot Product Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs arereportedly fighting Snoop Dogg over his bid to trademark "Leafs by Snoop," the rapper's new line of pot products. Read article here: High Times
Legal, But Not Taxed Equal: Marijuana Providers Losing Fight to Deduct Business Expenses
There is nothing more boring than U.S. tax law. But like many things at the pinnacle of tedium, marijuana is here is help—though technically, for those looking to deduct business expenses on their federal income taxes, it is here to hurt. A lot. Read article here: High Times
A Mother’s Fight For Medical Marijuana Helped Save This Child From Cancer
On September 30, 2012, Sierra Riddle’s life was turned upside down when her 2-year-old son, Landon, was diagnosed with Leukemia and given an 8 to 10 percent chance to live past the next 24 to 48 hours. “It was the absolute most terrifying day of my life,” Riddle wrote on Landon’s blog. For the next […]
420 Games Aim to Fight Stoner Stereotypes
Students, accountants, businessmen, housewives and many others in green T-shirts and all wearing the number 420 raced Saturday to change the stereotypical images of marijuana smokers as lazy and lethargic stoners who binge on junk food. Read article here: High Times
Hundreds of Local Cops Are Requesting Armored Trucks To Fight War on Weed
Although law enforcement agencies have defended their use of combat equipment—citing hostage situations, terrorist attacks and massshootings—a recent investigation byMother Jonesfound that most cops aren't putting those answers on their r… Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Opponents Using Racketeering Law to Fight Industry
A federal law crafted to fight the mob is giving marijuana opponents a new strategy in their battle to stop the expanding industry: racketeering lawsuits. Read article here: High Times
4 Israeli Government Officials Credited With Leading Fight to Make Marijuana Legal
Israel seems to be softening its stance on marijuana possession and use as more information becomes available on its medical efficacy. While pot is not yet legal throughout Israel, some advocates note that the crackdown on possession is easing in some parts of the country, the website MarijuanaTravels.com notes. Here are four government officials who […]
150 Cities Fight Back Against War on Drugs
For 28 years, June 26 has been considered the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by the United Nations. It's stated mission is to "strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse."… Read article here: High Times