In some parts of Florida, police now have the authority to use their discretion when it comes to dealing with marijuana-related offenses—while in other jurisdictions, the average citizen can still be subjected to a law enforcement beat-down simply based on odorifero… Read article here: High Times
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Federal Marijuana Research Bill Creates ‘Schedule I-R’
Federal lawmakers believe they may have devised a master plan to help facilitate the research of medical marijuana. Earlier this week, a proposal was submitted to Congress, which aims to create a new sub-category within the Controlled Substances Act that would simplify th… Read article here: High Times
Indiana’s First Church of Cannabis Sues Over Marijuana Laws
A pot-smoking church sued the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana on Wednesday, claiming laws against possession and use of marijuana infringe on its religious beliefs. Read article here: High Times
Study Finds More Young People Think Marijuana Should Be Legal Than Tobacco
A new study has found that people think tobacco is more harmful than marijuana, and most think the latter should be legalised. The survey of 1000 people found that ‘over half of young people think cannabis should be legal, whilst 50.9% think that tobacco should be illegal.’ This comes as more research into the medical […]
International Cooperation: Raising The Finest Medical Marijuana
From the outside, MedReleaf’s production facility in Markham, Ont., doesn’t look like much. It’s a large rectangular building about three stories tall, shorter but wider than a football field, and camouflaged by an unassuming white exterior with few windows. There are no signs or company logos to tempt inquiring minds or mischief-minded passers-by. That’s partly […]
“Weed The People” Rally Celebrates Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana In Oregon
Following the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Oregon, the state has become the fourth US state to allow for the social use of cannabis – and thousands of people under the “Weed the People” campaign rally have come out to celebrate the victory. Thousands of people gathered on Friday in Oregon to celebrate […]
Medical Marijuana Changed 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Life
Bella Chinonis can’t talk. She can’t walk, chew or play like most children her age. The 6-year-old Grand Blanc girl couldn’t even stand until a few months ago. Her days have consisted of seizures lasting anywhere from 2 to 27 minutes and taking multiple prescription medications for problems she’s been dealing with since she was […]
Today: Patients & Families Rally in Front of Cuomo’s Office to Demand Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana On One Year Anniversary of Medical Marijuana Bill Signing
An Emergency Access Bill Passed NYS Legislature with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support But Needs Cuomo’s Signature to Become Law Advocates: Not One Patient Has Yet Received Medical Marijuana; Cuomo Must Sign a Bill or Take Other Action to Provide Relief to Suffering Patients New York City – On the one year anniversary of the signing of […]
Pot Policy: Marijuana Users as Consumers
For decades most marijuana users have looked forward with hope to the day when cannabis would be legalized. In many respects legalization has had a singular meaning – they could use marijuana without being threatened with arrest or other criminal sanctions. &nbs… Read article here: High Times
Tuesday in California: Patients & Advocates Hand-Deliver Petition to Senator Feinstein on Medical Marijuana
Over 10,000 Signatories Tell Feinstein to Stop Opposing Medical Marijuana Petition Follows Feinstein's Recent Vote Against Protecting Californian Residents from Federal Interference in Medical Marijuana Laws California – A groups of California-based advocates will hand-deliver a petition to the San Francisco office of Sen. Feinstein (D-CA). Feinstein has been a leading opponent of marijuana reform, […]