Pot Smoking Athlete’s Comments Cause Controversy
CANNABIS CULTURE - An athlete who recently came out of the (hot-boxed) closet about his marijuana use is causing a controversy in the world of mixed-martial arts.
Jeremiah Vandermeer
Canadian Justice Minister Says Marijuana ‘Currency’ Used To Import Harder Drugs
Canada's justice minister says people who sell or grow marijuana belong in jail because pot is used as a "currency" to bring harder drugs into the country.
Sentencing Delayed In Medical Marijuana Case
A federal judge says he's inclined to impose less than the required five years on Charles Lynch, who ran a Morro Bay dispensary. Lawyers are given time to file briefs before a June hearing.
Human and Cannabis Coevolution
CANNABIS CULTURE - How the human race enhanced the cannabis plant ... and how it returned the favor.
Approval Predicted For Medical Marijuana In NY
State legislators likely to act this session
Hemp Could Be Key To Zero-Carbon Houses
Hemp, a plant from the cannabis family, could be used to build carbon-neutral homes of the future to help combat climate change and boost the rural economy, say researchers at the University of Bath.
Toronto Freedom Festival: Let Freedom Rain
How do you light a joint in a torrential downpour? This was one of the most pressing questions at the official launch event for the third annual Toronto Freedom Festival at Yonge and Dundas Square
Obama’s DoJ Backs Prosecution of Medical Marijuana Providers
It's official – under Barack Obama, the Department of Justice will not restrain federal prosecutors targeting medical marijuana providers.
UN Official Says War On Drugs Has Failed
The war on drugs has been a failure and nations should take a softer approach in dealing with addicts by providing them with access to treatment and respecting their human rights, a top U.N. rights official said Tuesday.
Impressed With Positive 4/20 Coverage
I've been happy to see a lot of very positive coverage of the 4/20 rallies this year. Rather than depicting the crowds as 'just a bunch of pot-smoking slackers looking for a good time', the media actually presented us as activists with a political message.
