Dueling Pot Billboards at The Stoner Bowl
When teams from the two states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use clash at Sunday’s Super Bowl, so will activists on both sides of the debate about pot prohibition.
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Biggest Overhaul in Federal Drug Sentencing in Decades Clears Major Hurdle
A greater percentage of black men are locked up in the U.S. than in South Africa at the height of Apartheid—this reform aims to change that.
Justice Department Wants More Drug Clemency Applicants
In an unusual move, the Obama administration Thursday told defense lawyers they should suggest more inmates serving time on drug charges who might be deserving of clemency.
Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll Open To Exploring Medical Marijuana Use in NFL
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that it is high time the NFL explores how now-banned marijuana could medically help players cope with pain from injuries.
Connecticut Announces Four Medical Marijuana Growers
State officials announced the sites of four medical marijuana-growing facilities Tuesday, which they say will serve patients who cannot find relief from other treatments.
Federal Farm Bill Includes Provision Allowing Research on Hemp
The U.S. Senate and House conference committee on the Farm Bill tonight released its report, which includes an amendment allowing colleges, universities and state agriculture departments to grow hemp for research purposes.
New Hampshire Activist Rich Paul Languishes in Prison for Marijuana Sales
CANNABIS CULTURE - When Rich Paul went on trial facing 81 years in prison on March 26, 2013, in Keene, New Hampshire, it was a portent of the growing revolt against Prohibition, if not against a broader swath of governmental policy and authority.
Republican Helps Medical Marijuana Advance in Pennsylvania
Scan the Pennsylvania Legislature for a likely proponent of legalizing medical marijuana, and you probably wouldn't pick Sen. Mike Folmer.
Medical Marijuana Could Save My Daughter’s Life
My child doesn't want to get high, she wants to get better. She can't do that while weed remains criminalized in most of the US.
Just Say Dough: Republicans (and Democrats Too) Are Following the Marijuana Money
CANNABIS CULTURE - No one was too surprised when Denver's newly legal cannabis stores raked in $5 million in the first five days of 2014, and now can't get enough supply.
