Most people don’t think “cops” when they think about who supports marijuana legalization. Police are, after all, the ones cuffing stoners, and law enforcement groups have a long history of lobbying against marijuana policy reform. Many see this as a major factor in preventing the federal government from recognizing that a historic majority of Americans […]
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Google Quietly Giving Aid To Marijuana Activists
Cancer patients who Google the words “chemotherapy nausea” today get a host of advertisements for treatment, including pills, skin patches and folk remedies used to prevent vomiting. Next month, however, the same search will turn up an ad for something a bit more controversial: medical marijuana. The change comes courtesy of the charitable unit of […]
Veterans Key To Medical Marijuana Lobby Efforts
When a constant, “sputtering” pain grips Jim Champion’s arms and legs, the Army veteran says only one thing brings him relief: marijuana. Champion, who suffers from a progressive form of multiple sclerosis, hopes his experience with marijuana as medicine will help bring relief to other suffering veterans in Illinois. He’s told his story to Gov. […]
Why It’s Time To Legalize Marijuana
After decades of wasted resources, clogged courtrooms and a shift in public perception, let’s end the war on weed Sometime this year, if it hasn’t happened already, the millionth Canadian will be arrested for marijuana possession, Dana Larsen estimates. The indefatigable B.C.-based activist for pot legalization is thinking of marking the occasion with a special […]
Colorado Marijuana Dispensary Owner, 11 others Indicted on 71 Charges
DenverPost.comBy John Ingold A Colorado grand jury has indicted 12 people on allegations that they ran three medical-marijuana dispensaries as a front for an investment scam and an illegal marijuana-growing operation. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Marijuana Crops in California Threaten Forests
It took the death of a small, rare member of the weasel family to focus the attention of Northern California’s marijuana growers on the impact that their huge and expanding activities were having on the environment. The animal, a Pacific fisher, had been poisoned by an anticoagulant in rat poisons like d-Con. Since then, six […]
The Challenges of Starting Up in the Controversial Medical Marijuana Industry
Entrepreneur.comBy Michelle Goodman Genifer Murray’s path to the pot industry was an unlikely one. After graduating with a degree in microbiology, she spent two less-than-fulfilling decades working in corporate sales. But three years ago, a random conversation in a bar about medical marijuana testing awakened her inner scientist. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Ministers Endorse Marijuana
Ministers speak out against the Drug War and in support of marijuana. High Times
Recent Nationwide Medical Marijuana Developments
Well, at least the DEA didn’t raid any dispensaries in the last week. In California, the battle continues at the local level, while progress is being made in several states. Let’s get to it: Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz
Long Island Patients and Community Members Rally in Long Island in Support of Medical Marijuana Bill
Senate Has Yet to Vote on Bill Supported by 82% of New Yorkers and Hundreds of New York Doctors and Patients Advocates Urge Senate to Pass the Bill Before the End of Legislation Session Next Week Garden City, Long Island – Today, patients and community members from across Long Island gathered at the Garden City, […]