Law & Politics
Mass Extortion for Hopeful Dispensaries
Massachusetts voters approved the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana for predetermined medical conditions back in 2012, but the state calls itself home to a mere six dispensaries. So where are the rest? Most are still awaiting approval for their licenses. A whopping 174 dispensary applications are currently held up in legal limbo with Massachusetts, […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Kaine and Clinton Agree: Respect State Marijuana Laws
Hillary Clinton’s choice of running mate hasn’t personally been supportive of marijuana law reform but he does like the idea of letting states set their own policies without federal interference. “I’ve never been a legalization fan. I just haven’t been,” U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said in a 2014 interview with WMRA radio. “Just for a […] Thanks to marijuana.com
I Stopped Smoking Weed For A Month & Here’s What Happened
I Stopped Smoking Weed For A Month & Here’s What Happened By Rachel Krantz I stopped smoking weed for the last month mostly by accident. It wasn’t a conscious decision on my part, and until I saw a study released Friday which found that marijuana use and abuse has doubled since 2001,
Berkeley, CA on the Verge of Increasing Dispensary Lineup By 50%
The City Council of Berkeley, California has been discussing the expansion of the city’s dispensary offering from four to six storefronts for years — 2013 by our records. Last night, the city that borders Oakland and the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay got one step closer to raising their pot shop count by 50%. […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Two Lawyers From Texas Release New Song of the Summer, “Don’t Eat Your Weed”
With some of the toughest weed laws in the country, it’s no wonder many touring musicians and other passerby get tangled up in petty possession charges on their way through the Lone Star State. A pair of Texas attorneys are trying to alleviate the issue somewhat and help prevent misdemeanors from becoming felonies. Will Hutson […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Justice Department Blocks Release of Anti-Marijuana Talking Points
Feds Argued Medical Cannabis Measure Could Prevent Enforcement Against Recreational Marijuana — But Changed Tune After Congress Ignored Concerns The U.S. Department of Justice has denied Marijuana.com’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to reveal talking points that the federal government sent to Capitol Hill in a failed attempt to defeat a Congressional medical marijuana amendment. The measure, which […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Portal to the Future: Canadians Asked to Shape Marijuana Regulation
On June 30th at 10:30 am EST, it may as well have been the Avengers taking the stage at the National Press Theater in Ottawa. The media and the public waited for the significant update on the legalization of marijuana in Canada. And an update there truly was — the establishment of a task force […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Toronto City Officials Oppose Mayor Tory on the Legality of Dispensaries
The City of Toronto, the police, and dozens of dispensary owners across the Greater Toronto Area appear stuck in a costly game of cat and mouse where lawyers win billable hours, and patients lose safe and affordable access. While this political and social drama unfolds, the police continue to pursue criminal charges with little or no chance […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Democrats Approve Marijuana Platform Plank
Members of a Democratic National Committee panel responsible for drafting the party’s 2016 platform have approved a plank calling for broad marijuana law reform. It reads: “We believe that the states should be laboratories of democracy on the issue of marijuana, and those states that want to decriminalize marijuana should be able to do so. We support […] Thanks to marijuana.com