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Jack Herer the Emperor, June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010
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California Employers Fear Passage of Prop 19The California Chamber of Commerce has come out in opposition of proposition 19 because current workplace laws only cite . . .
Colorado Allowing Cities to Ban Dispensaries Gets ChallengedThe controversial HB 1284, the bill that regulates Colorado’s dispensary industry has a provision that allowed . . .
California’s Prop 19 Initiative Is Looking for a Sugar DaddyHow much does it cost to put a ballot initiative like proposition 19 on the ballot, or the original prop 215 that came . . .
Washington DC Unveils its Plans for Medical Marijuana RegulationsMedical Marijuana has traveled a long road in Washington DC and the programs is finally going to begin on January 1st of . . .
Montana Medical Marijuana Program Has a Wild WeekMontana announces new change in proof of residence policy for medical marijuana applicants and in the legal review . . .
Two Separate Shootings Leave Two Dead In CaliforniaA man was shot and killed in Lake County California by a Sheriff’s deputy early yesterday morning the second of two . . .
Mexico’s Drug War Responsible for 28,000 Deaths in Four YearsMore than 28,000 people have been killed in drug violence since Mexican president, Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown . . .
Video – “The Flower” makes sense……Video hits the nail-on-the-head, why are we afraid of legalization? . . .
Low Level Cannabis Criminals Equal Big Bucks for Drug Treatment CentersAccording to Armentano, given America's current underfunded drug treatment resources and our inability to meet demand, it . . .
Georgia Joins the List of States Banning Fake MarijuanaGeorgia Governor, Sonny Perdue signed a bill on Monday to outlaw the use and sales of synthetic marijuana, the most . . .
Video – Allen St. Pierre of NORML Shoots Down Heritage Foundation’s DarlingAllen St. Pierre makes a compelling case and trounced the Heritage Foundation’s Director of U.S. Senate Relations, . . .
When a Drug Crime means the Death PenaltyA report released on Monday, says that the number of drug offender that are executed each year for a drug crime tops . . .
Global Marijuana March Celebrated in Over 300 Cities!This weekend, hundreds of protests were held in cities across the nation and across the world to protest prohibition of . . .
Rest In Peace. You Will Be Missed.A photo of Jack Herer at the Portland Hempstalk 2007. . . .
Legal Immigrants Face Deportation for Low Level Cannabis CrimeMr. Lemaine, whose father is a United States citizen, faced an immigration judge in Harlingen, Tex., almost 2,000 miles . . .
NFL Draft Pick Pool for 2010 Report more Marijuana UseSports Illustrated is reporting that in addition to the vast potential of this year's draft class, some industry . . .
New York Senate Considers Medical MarijuanaAfter years of lobbying in the Empire state by activists including patients, physicians and medical marijuana advocate . . .
If You Can Make it There, You Can Make it AnywhereIn one of the most conservative states in America, Utah, and one of the more conservative counties in that state, Utah . . .
The US Justice Department Releases their 2011 BudgetsThe US Department of Justice released their budget requests for 2011. The DEA's budget request was over two billion. In . . .
Lance Mackey prepares for the IditarodLance Mackey is one of the greatest dog-sled racers that Alaska has ever produced. He is also a medical marijuana patient . . .
Barry Cooper Gets BustedThe former police officer that has helped scores of cannabis consumer to "never get busted again" is, himself in hot . . .
Idaho Hemp Resolution Falters in Committee with 5-5 Tie VoteIdaho- A resolution supporting industrial agricultural hemp production failed in the House Agricultural Affairs committee . . .
Minnesota State Marijuana Farming Bill IntroducedA bipartisan bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on February 15th to allow farmers in the state . . .
Ohio Man Takes His Own Life After Being Arrested for PotRobert Batsch's wife found his body in the woods behind his home just a few hours after he was arrested for endangering a . . .
The First Dispensary Grower Tried in Federal Court Headed Back to PrisonThe first medical marijuana dispensary grower to be tried in federal court was sent back to prison on Monday by a federal . . .
Officers in NYC Aquitted of Sexual Assult of Man Smoking a Jointa Man who was chased into a subway station in New York City after being observed smoking marijuana by police has been . . .
Cannabis- An App for That!“Cannabis.” It is a multi-purpose medical-marijuana GPS. It maps the locations of doctors who prescribe medical . . .
Video – Olympic Torch passes by Cannabis Culture’s HeadquartersThe Olympic Torch, which just happens to look like a joint this year, passes by the headquarters of Cannabis Culture. . . .
Olympia, Washington Councilmen Arrested for TraffickingIn Olympia Washington, the mayor pro tem has been arrested for investigation of marijuana trafficking. Joe Hyer, the . . .
Iowa Eyes Medical Marijuanaa public meeting that was held Wednesday with the Iowa State Pharmacy Board to decide whether to recommend marijuana be . . .
First Government Research Data in 20 Years Affirm Cannabis is MedicineThe first clinical trials in over two decades are showing that medical marijuana is effective in reducing muscle spasms . . .
Oregon Coast Community Radio, KMUN Broadcasts a Pro-Cannabis Reform DiscussionTerry and I were able to host a one hour discussion about cannabis reform on our local Radio Station, KMUN 91.9 FM. Too . . .
Video – Jack Herer on Hemp
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Australians Given Special Permission to Grow Hemp; Plan Film on CannabisA couple in Australia are working overtime to educate their country about the value of Hemp. According to the Sydney . . .
El Paso weighs in on the Violence in Juarez;The city council of El Paso, heard more than two hours of testimony about the resolution written by City Representative . . .
The Starbucks Boycott ends in DenialStarbucks only took the heat for a few days before that had to come out publicly and deny their involvement with the . . .
K2 Almost Outlawed In Kansas, but Law Enforcement Can’t WaitThe Kansas House endorsed legislation this week, to outlaw synthetic marijuana, sold as incense under the brand name K2 . . .
Former Mexican Official Urges Both Mexico and the US – Legalize Marijuana!ormer Mexican foreign minister said the United States and Mexico should both legalize marijuana in an attempt to break . . .
US Border Patrol Arrest 74 Year Old CanadianThe U.S. Customs and Border Protections has arrested a 74 year old woman on a drug warrant that is three decades old. . . .
Confusing Legislation Tough for LA AdvocatesEach day we receive hundreds of emails and phone calls asking for guidance on the latest regulations. The legal system is . . .
Banks turn their backs on Medical Marijuana DispensariesIf you own a medical marijuana dispensary, you might have trouble finding a band you can do business with in Colorado. . . .
First a Starbucks Boycott Then a Federal LieProponents in Colorado are calling for a nationwide boycott of Starbucks because they say the Seattle-based coffee . . .
Video – Hemp RevolutionPart 1 Part 2 . . .
Video – National Geographic Looks at Oaksterdam University and Medical MarijuanaA video from the National Geographic series “Taboo” that showcases Richard Lee of Oaksterdam University. The . . .
Denver Medical Marijuna Labratory Raided by the DEAA Denver medical marijuana lab says it was raided and ordered to turn over patient records this week. Full Spectrum . . .
Police Return 18 Pounds of Cannabis to Its Ownerpolice in California had an awkward exchange Tuesday as they handed over 18 pounds of cannabis to a Red Bluff man. . . .
Of New Ideas For Change, Legalization May Top ListUPDATE: The number of people voting was incorrect. It was closer to 600,000 votes for the legalization question (out of . . .
NYC Police Accused of Horrific Assault because of Cannabis UseBrooklyn police chased Mineo into the station after spotting him smoking and that is where, Mr. Mineo claims, that the . . .
Video – Montel Williams about Letting Americans Grow CannabisMontal Williams has been a long-time advocate of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Here is a . . .
Maryland May Legalize Medical MarijuanaJan. 27, 2010 Maryland has two medical marijuana bills that if passed, would allow the use of marijuana by patients with . . .
Obama Nominates Leonhart as the Head of the DEAPresident Barack Obama nominates Michele Leonhart to remain the head of the DEA. Some critics of the Leonhart nomination . . .
Washington State Advocates Still have Hope for Cannabis ReformWashington State advocates are not giving up after the death of two cannabis bills in Committee last week, one to . . .
Aspen Will Have A Marijuana Potency Contest; Detroit Will NotMarijuana contests are in the news – one is cancelled; another is in the works. Tickets are nearly sold out for . . .
Video – Willie Nelson tries to save the Family Farm with Hemp – Vintage VideoWillie Nelson in a video from 1991. . . .
The DEA and Others in Government Block Research of CannabisA professor of plant sciences at the University of Massachusetts has been trying to get permission from federal . . .
Video – New Hampshire Police Officer Asked Not to Represent LEAPOfficer Brad Jarvis takes his fight to the blogosphere! Here is a breakdown of the story in video format from the New . . .
Musicians Could Face Jail in Mexico for BalladsMexican musicians could face jail time if they write or perform songs glorifying drug trafficking. . . .
Alaska Court Rejects Couple’s Religious DefenseAn Alaska couple cannot use the "Religious Defense" to explain marijuana production. Even though they appear to have used . . .
Public Service Announcement of the DayThe artist, Nice Peter, put together this great video for the 2008 Ad contest held by NORML. It didn’t win, it got . . .
Jim Hightower and his take on MarijuanaA great video in the series “Profiles in Marijuana” from the folks at Marijuana Policy Project. . . .
Michigan Legislators Trying to Foil Voter Approved LawMichigan State Lawmakers are looking into restricting medical marijuana patients from growing their own medicine. The . . .
Cheryl Shuman testifies in front of the LA City CouncilCheryl Shuman is the Executive Director of Beverly Hills NORML. A death sentence because of a plant? This is the reality . . .
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Video – Marijuana and the Law
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Colorado Green-Rush enters the History BooksWe know that Coloradans are flocking to get the right to use medical marijuana, but the Westword, a Denver alternative . . .
If We Have Every Security in Place, Then Could We Achieve a Drug Free Society?If we lock up criminal drug users at least they wont be using drugs in prisons, right? Not so, according to an LA Times . . .
Video: Grass: The History of MarijuanaGrass: The History of Marijuana . . .
Hawaii is about to get even more Laid Back….(The Honolulu Advertiser) State Sen. J. Kalani English will probably grab a few headlines when he introduces two bills in . . .
Seattle’s new city attorney to dismiss cases of Cannabis Possession(Seattle Times Newspaper) Seattle’s new city attorney is dismissing all marijuana-possession cases, starting with . . .
No Links Between Cannabis and Suicide Risks. A New Look at an Old StudyIn a story from Reuters Health, An in-depth study of more that 50,000 Swedish millitary pesonal over three decades has . . .
More Than Half of Washingtonians are Ready to Legalize CannabisThousands line up for the Seattle Hempfest With all the news about Washington State looking at making marijuana legal for . . .
Legislative Body Votes Yes to allow California Legalization BillThe Public Safety Committee of the California State Assembly voted Tuesday morning on Tom Ammiano’s historic bill . . .
In Just One County in California…In Mendocino, the Northern Californian community’s Marijuana Eradication Team just released their 2009 statistics. . . .
Lawmakers in Kansas now going after “fake” marijuanaJust a few months after public awareness in Kansas about the marijuana substitute “K2” lawmakers are already plotting . . .
Hemp Clothing Store Opens in ChinaXINHUA- World’s first store of hemp-made clothes debuts in China Zhejiang Province, Jan. 12 Xinhua, the official . . .
Legalize marijuana? Not So Fast, Says the LA Times(LA Times) “for California to purport to legalize marijuana unilaterally raises several serious concerns. For one . . .
Romer’s Colorado Bill Dies before the Session Even OpensA new legislative bill that Senator Chris Romer from Colorado was planning on introducing during the opening week of the . . .
Rick Steves to host Olympia talk on CannabisSeattle Post-Intelligencer Famed travel writer and television host Rick Steves, an ardent supporter of marijuana . . .
Denver man charged in Tuesday’s ShootingIn an update on a story we reported on earlier, a Denver man was formally charged with murder and aggravated robbery in . . .
Colorado Judge Cross Rules that Patients have the Right to Buy CannabisA Colorado judge has ruled that medical marijuana users in the state have the right to buy pot, not just use it. Arapahoe . . .
Pennsylvania Lawmaker goes after Drug Free School ZonesThe state of Pennsylvania is in a budget crisis like many states in our nation and is now facing the prospect of boarding . . .
North Dakota says Okay, Feds just say NO to HempTwo farmers in North Dakota have failed to convince a judge that industrial hemp should not be regulated under federal . . .
Are Amsterdam Coffee Houses in Danger?Eight Dutch cities had planned on transforming some of their famous cannabis coffee shops near the Belgian border into . . .- Activist Michael Martin to begin Halfway House ConfinementAbout 50 people rallied outside the federal building in Oakland, California yesterday to protest a halfway house term for . . .
- Arkansas Attorney General Rejects Medical MarijuanaArkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the use of medical . . .
Tragic shooting in Denver Leaves One Man DeadA Denver, Colorado man is dead following what the police are describing to the Denver post as a “medical-marijuana . . .- Another Athlete Comes under Fire for MarijuanaSports Illistrated dot com is reporting that Oklahoma State Basketball player Marshall Moses was charged with misdemeanor . . .
Nevada gambles on Legalization in 2011Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws filed the paperwork for a new initiative for legalizing cannabis for Personal use. . . .
B.C. Company Sells 10,000 Lbs. of High-tech HempVancouver, BC Company Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. has agreed to sell 10,000 pounds of its advanced organic . . .
Michigan Cities differ in dealing with Dispensaries(The Detroit News) Medical marijuana is legal in Michigan, but communities across the state are putting up barriers to . . .
What is so complicated about acknowledging America’s cannabis use?In News from Hollywood, a new movie staring A-listers Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin has been assigned an . . .
Colorado judge rules that medical marijuana users in state have right to buy Pot(LATimes.com) CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Medical marijuana patients have a constitutional right to buy pot, not just use . . .
Upbeat Marc Emery On Way To JailUpbeat Marc Emery on way to jail | Vancouver, Canada | Straight.com. Marc Emery claims Canadian officials conspired to . . .