The International Narcotics Control Board vs. A Changing World
The global drug prohibition bureaucracy's watchdog group, the International Drug Control Board (INCB) released its Annual Report 2013 today
Growing Hemp on Alberta Farms
Farmers are growing more industrial hemp each year. The markets for industrial hemp are also growing as people who attended Farming Smarter’s annual meeting at Ag Expo in Lethbridge learned.
‘Mommy Lobby’ Emerges as a Powerful Advocate For Medical Marijuana For Children
Standing in a Wisconsin State Capitol hearing room surrounded by parents hugging their seriously ill children, Sally Schaeffer began to cry as she talked about her daughter.
Oscar Winner Leto Thanks Pot-Smoking Mom
CANNABIS CULTURE - As expected, Jared Leto won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a transsexual in Dallas Buyers Club. He thanked his mother, his date for the night.
Medical Marijuana Patients Oppose Health Canada Changes
Robert Davidson’s multiple sclerosis left him unable to walk for 15 years. He had prescriptions for 13 different drugs – including high doses of morphine that left him feeling like a zombie.
Jerry Brown Opposes Legalization, Says ‘We Need To Stay Alert’
California Governor Jerry Brown said he is not sure legalizing pot is a good idea in his state because the country could lose its competitive edge if too many people are getting stoned.
Hemp Farmers in Colorado Advised of Challenges
Farmers who intend to plant Colorado’s first industrial hemp crop can register starting March 1, though they should be aware of several unanswered legal questions, the Colorado Department of Agriculture says.
Rule Change ‘Blindsides’ Medical Marijuana Bid
A Calgary-area greenhouse operator is being stymied in his effort to grow medical marijuana by a local council move to change the bylaw that would have allowed it.
Marc Emery Prison Blog: How I Began My Plan to Overgrow the Government
CANNABIS CULTURE - Since the 20th anniversary of my activism in British Columbia is approaching on April 11th, I thought I would write a series of blogs about my early years, when there was no movement, no legal medical marijuana anywhere, books and magazines about cannabis were banned in Canada – in essence, there was nothing. Over the next few months I'll tell you about great moments in my life where I contributed to the marijuana movement and helped changed several laws.
The History of Cannabis in Canada – Part 1: A Crucial World Commodity
CANNABIS CULTURE - The history of Canada is deeply intertwined with the story of cannabis. This most wonderful of plants has shaped our country in many important ways.
