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.
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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.
Christie: Still Reluctant On Making Medical Marijuana Program More Accessible To Kids
Gov. Chris Christie said he has not decided whether he will sign a bill making it easier for children to participate in the state's medicinal marijuana program, but as of today, he remained dubious any changes to the law are necessary.
How the Drug War Can Turn Environmental Activism Into a Deadly Undertaking
As cartels battle drug warriors, environmentalists struggle to preserve nature in dangerous territory.
Colorado Releases Temporary Marijuana Sales Rules
The Colorado Department of Revenue Monday released temporary rules for the operation of legal marijuana commerce, providing more details on what the nascent industry will look like, but still leaving many complicated matters unresolved.
Google Quietly Giving Aid To Marijuana Activists
Cancer patients who Google the words "chemotherapy nausea" today get a host of advertisements for treatment, including pills, skin patches and folk remedies used to prevent vomiting. Next month, however, the same search will turn up an ad for something a bit more controversial: medical marijuana.
New York’s Vote to Curb Stop-And-Frisk Is Another Win For Civil Rights
City Council made an important choice to add more oversight to NYPD policies, like stop-and-frisk, that are discriminatory
