Why U.S. Vets Are Fighting for Medical Marijuana
PTSD is an epidemic among vets returning home -- but marijuana could help them cope.
Colorado Appeals Court Rules Employers Can Fire Marijuana Users
Colorado employers can legally fire marijuana users from their jobs, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday in a 2-1 decision.
California Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes State Assembly Committee
A bill to regulate California's billion-dollar medical marijuana industry cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the state assembly's public safety committee voted to move it forward.
White House 2013 National Drug Strategy Released
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP -- the drug czar's office) released its 2013 National Drug Control Strategy Wednesday.
VICE Explores B.C. Bud
CANNABIS CULTURE - A crew from VICE magazine who visited CCHQ and the BCMP Vapor Lounge in December has released a three-part documentary about British Columbia's marijuana industry and culture.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Phoenix Opens to Patients
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Phoenix has opened its doors on the city's east side. The Bloom Dispensary is located near the light rail station at Washington and 44th Streets.
Denied a Liver Transplant for Using Medical Marijuana, and Dying for It — The Heartlessness of Prohibition
The tragic fate of Norman B. Smith is all you need to know about to see how senseless it is to make consumption of marijuana a crime.
Puerto Rico Marijuana Legalization Bill Filed
Puerto Rico has become the latest US state or dependency to see a marijuana legalization bill filed this year. Sen. Miguel Pereira earlier this month filed Senate Bill 517 (link is in Spanish) earlier this month.
Marc Continues his Band Performances in Yazoo Prison
I'm pleased to report that my previous blog, on the origins of 4/20 celebrations, appeared on the Huffington Post under my name.
Study: Medical Marijuana Will Create 1,500 Jobs in Arizona
When Arizona voters approved the use of medical marijuana in 2010, Steve Cottrell saw a way to combine his laboratory background and his interest in the plant he'd been studying since his 11-year-old son died of cancer more than a decade before.
