Add to the ever-growing list of arguments in favor of the decriminalization of marijuana this: Legalizing pot may save one of our most precious natural treasures - our national forests.
State Republican lawmaker Tommy Benton (31st House District) favors “caning” minor marijuana offenders and “executing” those who sell the drug, according to a recent correspondence sent by the representative to a constituent.
Chemicals in cannabis have been found to stop prostate cancer cells from growing in the laboratory, suggesting that cannabis-based medicines could one day help fight the disease, scientists said Wednesday.
There has probably never been a more confusing legal environment regarding marijuana than there is right now in California, and last Wednesday's multi-agency raids on two Los Angeles medical marijuana dispensaries serve as perfect illustrations.
For more than 70 years, possession of marijuana has been a crime in Canada. For most of that time, there were no exceptions for anyone using it for medical reasons.
CANNABIS CULTURE - Seattle Hempfest 2009 offered the hundreds of thousands in attendance a vision of how hemp and cannabis can help build a brighter future.
Canada’s “Prince of Pot” and Leader of the BC Marijuana Party, Marc Emery, will deliver a two-hour "Farewell" speech on Monday night at the Vancouver Public Library at 6pm.