District of Columbia Looking To Legalize Marijuana
Today in Washington, DC, At Large City Councilman David Grosso (I) will introduce legislation before the District of Columbia City Council that seeks to eliminate all criminal and civil penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis by adults over the age of 21, provide the DC Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration with the authority to license and regulate the production and taxable sale of cannabis, and to seal the criminal records for those previously charged with cannabis-related crimes. The introduction of …
PhillyNORML and The Panic Hour Return to the Liberty Bell for Smoke Down Prohibition IX
The monthly protest of draconian federal cannabis laws continues in front of the Liberty Bell with the ninth Smoke Down Prohibition Rally on Saturday September 21st. PhillyNORML, comedy activism crew The Panic Hour and marijuana legalization advocates from around the country will peacefully gather at 5th& Market Streets on The People’s Plaza at Independence Mall National Historic Park to seek redress from our United States government. Speeches will begin at 3:30PM with …
Medical Marijuana Industry Nationwide Updates
Comments in the Senate Judiciary Committee provided hope that medical marijuana’s banking problems may be ending, California communities continue to tussle over the issue, and a New Jersey bill is signed into law. There’s more, too. Let’s get to it:
Marijuana Business Opportunities And Taxes In 2013 Are The ‘Next Great American Industry’
The Inquisitr Marijuana business opportunities in 2013 are claimed by some investors to be the “next great American industry” due to the wave of marijuana legalization riding over the states.
Calling All Former Answerdam Members
Jackson and the team of pro-bono attorneys representing him in the third trial are calling on all former members of Answerdam that are willing to testify in the case to please contact them as soon as possible at: Lance Rogers |lance@lrogerslaw.com | Ph: (619) 333-6882 Is …
Medical Marijuana Advocates host event to dispel myths about “Safe Access” in Ventura
Ventura’s Americans for Safe Access Action Group will host a community event “Patients, Not Criminals” on Sunday, October 20th from 5pm-8pm at the E.P. Foster Library’s Topping Room at Main Street in downtown Ventura.What: Community Education Event for Medical CannabisWhen: Sunday, October 20th from 5pm-8pm PSTWhere: E.P. Foster Library, 651 E Main St., Ventura, California 93001Check out the Facebook event page for more information …
This Cartoon Proves Why It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana in America – PolicyMic
PolicyMicThis Cartoon Proves Why It's Time to Legalize Marijuana in AmericaPolicyMicEvery advocate for marijuana legalization should share this video with friends and family who are still undecided or are in favor of the drug war. "The Flower" tells the story of the government's violent war on drugs in a Dr. Seuss-style animated short.
Poll: 65 Percent Support Legalizing Marijuana In California In 2016 – THE Weed Blog (blog)
THE Weed Blog (blog)Poll: 65 Percent Support Legalizing Marijuana In California In 2016THE Weed Blog (blog)California cannabis The ACLU released a poll in which 65 percent of people expressed support for legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana in California in 2016. California is way overdue when it comes to marijuana legalization. For so many years I …
Despite Successes in Colorado and Washington, Marijuana Advocates Still See … – The Atlantic Cities
The Atlantic CitiesDespite Successes in Colorado and Washington, Marijuana Advocates Still See …The Atlantic CitiesIn fact, turning cities into building blocks for statewide changes is sometimes the best legalization advocates can hope for. While Seattle's decision in 2003 to make pot the lowest priority for law enforcement "virtually ended adult marijuana …COLUMN: Taxing marijuana would benefit the United States economicallyUtahstatesmanOPINION OF MARIJUANA HIGH IN USNew York Postall 4 news articles »
California voters could get chance to decide ‘open-source’ marijuana … – Raw Story
Raw StoryCalifornia voters could get chance to decide 'open-source' marijuana …Raw StoryA ballot measure that could grant full marijuana legalization in California has been filed, and the language for the initiative was prepared online using a shared document. Supporters of the Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2014 have …North America's Largest City Moves to Legalize PotTIMEAnother Marijuana Legalization Initiative SubmittedLAistSecond 2014 California Marijuana Legalization Initiative FiledThe Daily ChronicReason (blog) -Huffington Post -East Bay Expressall 24 news
High Marijuana Taxes Could Derail Legalization Plans – Forbes
NBCNews.com (blog)High Marijuana Taxes Could Derail Legalization PlansForbesMarijuana taxes also played a prominent role in what may be the beginning of the end for pot prohibition: the legalization measures that voters in Colorado and Washington approved last fall. Supporters of Washington's I-502 and Colorado's Amendment 64 …Washington state approves rules for legal marijuana salesNBCNews.com (blog)Washington state adopts rules for legal marijuana salesUPI.comWashington State Marijuana Panel To Vote On Rules For The IndustryHuffington PostOregonLive.com -USA TODAY -Bustleall 122 news articles »
Marijuana legalization in California: Gavin Newsom to head ACLU panel – San Jose Mercury News
San Francisco ChronicleMarijuana legalization in California: Gavin Newsom to head ACLU panelSan Jose Mercury NewsGavin Newsom will head the American Civil Liberties Union's new panel studying marijuana legalization in California, with an eye toward drafting a measure for 2016's presidential-year ballot. "Enough's enough. I
Study Finds Marijuana Prohibition Ineffective
Another study pointing to the failures of the war on drugs was published yesterday by a group of U.S. and Canadian researchers. The study was funded by the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy and examined the relative price and potency of cocaine, heroine, and marijuana from 1990 to 2010. Through analysis of existing data from various UN and governmental databases, the study found that, despite an estimated $1 trillion spent by the U.S. alone, the war on drugs has failed. Lead researcher Dr. Evan Wood commented on the results: These findings add to the …
Advertisements Spark Controversy
Marijuana prohibitionists have been stirring up controversy since a line of bus advertisements supporting Question 1 in Portland, Maine were revealed on Tuesday. The advertisements serve to spark interest among voters and pose the question, “Why should adults be punished for making the safer choice to use marijuana over alcohol?“ Opponents, particularly from a group called 21 Reasons, argue that the ads are irresponsible and should be taken down. Here is what the Portland Press Herald had to say: Ultimately, though, the issues raised by 21 Reasons are beside the …
Colorado Sees First Hemp Crop in 56 Years
Ryan Loflin (Image: 303 Magazine) This past weekend, volunteers gathered in Colorado’s Baca County to harvest the U.S.’s first commercial hemp crop since 1957. The crop was grown by Ryan Loflin, a Colorado resident. Hemp, a plant similar to marijuana but with only trace amounts of THC, is used to make cloth, rope, paper, oils, wax, and other products. According to Hemp Industries Association, the U.S. market sold $500 million of hemp products last year alone, but because of U.S. drug…
Majority of Texans Support Taxing and Regulating Marijuana Like Alcohol
A poll conducted at the end of September shows that 58{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} of Texas voters favor taxing and regulating marijuana in their state. Texas currently does not allow marijuana, either recreationally or for medical uses. In fact, an adult faces up to a year of jail time and a $2,000 fine for possession of even small amounts of marijuana. Despite the harsh current policy, 61{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} of Texans supported removing criminal penalties for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana and implementing a $100 fine instead. Only 30{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} of those polled said…
West Virginia Moves Towards Medical Marijuana
Del. Manypenny (left) and Matt Simon A January poll showed that a majority of West Virginia voters support a law allowing medical marijuana in their state, and now their representatives are listening. The WV Joint Committee on Health recently held hearings into the advantages of medical marijuana, and heard stories from patients around the state who seek its relief. In addition, Del. Mike Manypenny (D-Taylor) plans to…
25 Days Until Portland Considers Making Marijuana Legal for Adults
In just 25 days, Portland, Maine could become the first East Coast city in the nation to legalize marijuana for adults. On November 5, voters will decide whether to approve a local ballot initiative that would make the possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana legal for adults 21 and older. MPP is part of a coalition that’s backing the local initiative (which is known as “Question 1″), and we recently made national headlines when we launched a series of ads on Portland buses and bus shelters that highlight the relative safety of marijuana …
Denver Mayor Proposes Recriminalizing Marijuana
Colorado made history last November when it became one of the first states in the country to legalize marijuana for adults. Support was exceptionally strong in Denver, where 66{2b4a1a3f3bbc9c5a43771f34362679a3afcf9df24c0d9f4fe2fa80a69d802033} of city voters cast their ballots in favor of Amendment 64. Mayor Hancock Mayor Michael Hancock and his allies on the Denver City Council are now attempting to roll back that progress…
More Anti-Cancer Properties of Marijuana Revealed
Dr. Wai Liu Studies have shown that marijuana not only helps fight the symptoms of treating cancer but also the disease itself. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, often gets the credit for battling cancer cells, but a new study shows that THC isn’t working alone. The study conducted at St. George’s University of London, led by Dr. Wai Liu, examined six non-hallucinogenic chemicals found in marijuana, called cannabinoids. The study found that each …