B.C. Municipal Leaders Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana
B.C. municipal leaders voted Wednesday for a resolution that calls for the decriminalization of marijuana.
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Medical Marijuana Update
The DEA strikes again in Los Angeles, and the feds are moving to eliminate dispensaries in downtown LA. But the pushback against the crackdown continues. Let's get to it:
Medical Marijuana Should Be Allowed on Connecticut’s Campuses
In less than a week, Connecticut’s medical marijuana program will take effect. Starting on Monday, Oct. 1, people who meet the requirements under the new law will be able to meet with their doctors and get a temporary registration certificate, allowing them to legally possess and consume marijuana for medical purposes.
Chris Williams Challenges Montana Medical Marijuana Raids as Trial Begins
The trial of Christopher Williams, the only defendant so far to challenge federal medical marijuana raids in Montana, started Monday in Helena.
America’s Destructive War on Marijuana: A Drug Dealer Protects His Turf
The front line in the war on marijuana is Colorado, where the federal government has interfered with its system of state-regulated medical-marijuana businesses, writes David Sirota. Countering the crackdown is a ballot initiative similar to Washington’s that would fully legalize marijuana.
Feds Target 71 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in L.A. County
Federal authorities on Tuesday took legal action against 71 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County, part of an ongoing campaign to crack down on the establishments.
Massachusetts Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren Expresses Support For Medical Marijuana Legalization
Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren offered some support for legalizing medical marijuana in an interview Monday with Boston's WTKK-FM.
Outrage Erupts: Why Are US 6th Graders Being Drug Tested?
Critics say that drug tests of middle school students, implemented in at least 9 states, violate the civil liberties of young people.
Fiona Apple Facing Up to 10 Years in Jail Over Texas Marijuana Bust
The singer may face serious jail time in Texas thanks to a state law that classifies possession of any amount of hashish, no matter how small, as a third-degree felony.
Public Forum on Sensible Cannabis Policy in British Columbia
CANNABIS CULTURE - Sensible BC, the activist group behind a new campaign to decriminalize marijuana in British Columbia, will host a Public Forum on Sensible Cannabis Policy in Victoria on Monday, September 24.
