Obama Imprisons 80% More Medical Marijuana Growers Than Bush
Medical marijuana users sent to prison under federal law, while complying with state law
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Pennsylvania NAACP Says Legalize Marijuana
Last week, the Pennsylvania NAACP endorsed a pending marijuana legalization bill. And on the 4th of July, the civil rights group stepped up that support, holding a press conference to gain traction for the legislation.
Middle-Aged Women Dying From Overdoses
Middle-aged American women are dying from overdoses of prescription painkillers at 'skyrocketing' rates, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Harborside Health Center, Billed As World’s Largest Pot Shop, Scores Big Win
A medical marijuana dispensary billed as the world's largest cannabis store may stay open while the city of Oakland fights a U.S. government effort to shut it down or seize the property, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Medical Marijuana Bust Angers New Westminster Operators
Operators of N.I.C.E. Dispensary say investigation was a waste of police time and money
Hemp Flag to Fly Over U.S. Capitol on July 4
A U.S. flag made of industrial hemp will fly over the Capitol in Washington on Independence Day.
California Battles Federal Government for Independence in Medical Marijuana Case
Magistrate Maria-Elena James ruled that a cannabis dispensary in Oakland, CA, is free to stay open while local authorities fight federal prosecution to shut it down, reports Reuters.
Documentary: How to Make Money Selling Drugs
A new documentary from Tribeca Films has hit the wires. How to Make Money Selling Drugs was produced by Adrian Grenier ("Entourage") and Bert Marcus, and directed by Matthew Cooke.
City of Berkeley Fights Back Against Federal, Anti-Medical-Marijuana Bullies
The feds won't close Berkeley's largest medical marijuana dispensary without a fight.
Oregon Bills Easing Marijuana Penalties Become Law
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) Monday signed into law two measures that will reduce the punishments for certain marijuana-related offenses. The changes go into effect immediately.
