Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Raided
A Washington County medical marijuana dispensary raided by authorities has hosted politicians for tours to advocate for medial marijuana plants.
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Southern Oregon Medical Marijuana Farm Raided By Federal Drug Agents
Authorities shut down one of Oregon's biggest medical marijuana operations this morning as part of a federal investigation into drug manufacturing and distribution.
Former DEA Heads Urge Holder to Oppose Marijuana Legalization Measures
Every former head of the DEA since it was created by Richard Nixon in 1973 has signed onto a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder urging him to speak out against the marijuana legalization initiatives on the ballot in three Western states. The former top narcs warned that silence would be seen as acquiescence.
Medical Marijuana Becoming Election Hot Button in Presidential Race
Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson today praised Rep. Paul Ryan for his willingness to let states decide whether to allow the use of medical marijuana, but added, "Don't get too excited until we know where Mitt Romney stands."
Drug Enforcement Administration Sets Its Sights on Washington State
Similar to the continuing waves of education-related dispensary closures nearby in Colorado, Washington received its first round of letters from the DEA as 23 facilities were warned to close before being subject to federal enforcement.
Medical Marijuana Group Endorses Obama for Re-Election
Calling it the defining economic issue of the moment, The United States Medical Marijuana Chamber of Commerce which advocates for the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes, endorsed Barack Obama for president today.
DEA Tells 23 Washington Medical Marijuana Storefronts to Shut Down
The Drug Enforcement Administration mailed letters Thursday to 23 medical marijuana businesses in Western Washington, warning they could be prosecuted and the properties seized if they are operating within a school zone.
Want to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in S.F.? The DEA Is On to You
We're no police theorist, but the goals of a law enforcement action are simple: to prevent, to intervene, or otherwise dissuade behavior deemed illegal.
New Bill Could Finally Legalize Hemp in the US
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill that would exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana. The bill, if passed, would get around the DEA's refusal to differentiate hemp from marijuana and could result in American farmers being allowed to grow the industrial crop.
Medical Marijuana Advocates to Argue DEA in Federal Court
Is marijuana a medicine, or is it a vitality-sucking, life-destroying devil weed? Cannabis advocates and law enforcement don't exactly see eye-to-eye on this crucial point -- but for the first time, a judge will be called in to decide.
