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Politics

The Growing Republican Gap on Marijuana

A growing rift in the Republican party is finding key social issues at its heart. Many...

Medical

Glaucoma Left Out of New York Medical Marijuana Bill

Elvy Musikka is one of only four recipients of federal medical marijuana for glaucoma. On May...

Joint Opinions

Despite Studies, Florida Law Enforcement Still Lying to Public

Despite a lack of a legalization initiative on the California ballot this year, I have been...

Legal

Colorado Border States Decry Marijuana Crime Increases

States bordering Colorado are reporting large increases in illegal marijuana coming in from the border. Least...

Legal

Legal Weed Has Not Increased Crime in Colorado

While some of the more conservative opinions against legal marijuana predicted that as soon as Colorado...

Economics

The Fight Behind the New Kentucky Hemp Farm

In news that has swung wildly by day, the state of Kentucky is suing the DEA...

Economics

Uruguay Announces New Marijuana Regulations

Effective this week, Uruguayan citizens will be able to legally purchase marijuana for adult use directly...

Politics

Coloradan Support for Legal Marijuana Continues To Rise

Colorado residents say legalizing cannabis has been good for the state, as reported in a recent...

Politics

A Call For Unity From Federal Marijuana Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo

Dear Sisters and Brothers, I write these words you see before you from the dark confines...

Politics

Three Bills In Illinois Legislature Aim to Decriminalize Cannabis

Just as Illinois residents, politicians and law enforcement officials begin to prepare for the implementation of...

Politics

New Poll Indicates Americans Ready to End War on Drugs

A recent survey indicates that the American people are ready to finally put an end to...

Medical

Marijuana Works Better Than Opiates To Control Pain: Here’s How

One compelling argument for the legalization of medical marijuana is its ability to ameliorate intense pain....

Joint Opinions

Driving High: New Marijuana Laws Continue to Get It Wrong About Cannabis and Driving

As more and more states adopt medical and recreational marijuana policies, it seems the most feared...

Joint Opinions

Recreational Tax Revenues Should Subsidize Medical Cannabis Users

If we legalize recreational cannabis, in any jurisdiction, at what rate will it be taxed?  How...

Books

A Federal Marijuana Prisoner Reviews Two Books About the End of Cannabis Prohibition

It is somewhat strange and ironic to me to really be sitting in prison for federal...

Politics

Attorney General: It’s Unclear Whether Federal Government Can Force States to Criminalize Drugs

Attorney General Eric Holder appeared before the House Judiciary Committee today for an oversight hearing in...

Politics

Will Oregon Be the Third State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis?

With legal sales in Washington expected this summer, Oregon finds itself in an interesting predicament. With...

Joint Opinions

Why Advertisers Should Embrace Marijuana

With the majority of Americans in favor of marijuana legalization and the recent legalization of marijuana...

Medical

Study: Enactment Of Medical Cannabis Laws Not Associated With Higher Crime Rates

The enactment of medical cannabis laws is not associated with any rise in statewide criminal activity...

Industry Events

The Mile High City Celebrates Legal Marijuana: 4/20 Events in Denver

The first 4/20 holiday since recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado is going to be a...