Maine: Let The People Decide On Marijuana Legalization

 Posted by at 6:57 AM on May 22, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  No Responses »
May 222013
 
Maine: Let The People Decide On Marijuana Legalization

By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Residents of Maine may get the opportunity to vote on ending their state’s marijuana prohibition this fall, if lawmakers approve of an amended version of LD 1229: An Act to Tax and Regulate Marijuana in the coming weeks. LD 1229 was introduced earlier in the session by Representative Diane Russell (D-Portland) and 35 co-sponsors. Despite the unprecedented legislative support, the measure faced a challenging work session last week, which initially looked as if it would scuttle the bill entirely. Fortunately for supporters of ending [Continue Reading]

Studies Show Marijuana Consumption Not Associated With Dangerous Driving

 Posted by at 6:53 AM on May 22, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy  5 Responses »
May 222013
 
Studies Show Marijuana Consumption Not Associated With Dangerous Driving

Anyone who consumes cannabis on a regular basis knows that it doesn’t make you a dangerous drive. To many people, it makes them a safer, more focused driver that’s more aware of their surroundings and the dangers associated with controlling tons of gasoline-filled metal. Not only has this been an anecdotal truth for as long as cars and cannabis have been paired, science has also been clear that consuming marijuana doesn’t make you a dangerous driver, and may in fact make some people safer drivers. More research is needed, but [Continue Reading]

LA Medical Marijuana Takes A Hit As Voters Embrace City Councils Regressive Proposition D

 Posted by at 6:49 AM on May 22, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 222013
 
LA Medical Marijuana Takes A Hit As Voters Embrace City Councils Regressive Proposition D

By Monterey Bud Strange memories on this nervous morning-after LA’s special election. It’s been six years after the 2007 city moratorium on new medical marijuana collectives. Seemingly a lifetime since California first enacted prop 215 in 1996. The kind of historical peak rarely witnessed in one’s lifetime – an erratic beast of progress has been temporarily hindered. Safe access to medical marijuana in Los Angeles hit a slight bump in the road last night. That’s right, Los Angeles city residents overwhelmingly decided to restrict the number of medicinal cannabis collectives that have germinated and taken root [Continue Reading]

No Crystal Ball Needed: Ending The Drug War Is Field Tested

 Posted by at 6:42 AM on May 22, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Global Drug War  1 Response »
May 222013
 
No Crystal Ball Needed: Ending The Drug War Is Field Tested

By Doug Fine The key law of physics that keeps all pundits employed is “no one can time travel.” In a classic Bloom County cartoon from the ’80s, one economist exclaims, “The key, of course, is the deficit,” to which the other forcefully retorts, “The deficit, my fanny.” It’s one or the other, but both fellows get paid. The drug policy arena, into which I’ve been drawn as a pundit whenever a television producer Googles “Ending the Drug War,” would seem to be no exception. The last few taxpayer-funded Drug [Continue Reading]

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Zero Tolerance Marijuana Driving Policy

 Posted by at 6:35 AM on May 22, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
May 222013
 
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Zero Tolerance Marijuana Driving Policy

Opinion in Koon case overrules Court of Appeals; “Michigan Vehicle Code’s zero-tolerance provision… is inconsistent with the MMMA (and) does not apply to the medical use of marijuana.” LANSING- Michigan’s Supreme Court has overturned a Court of Appeals decision in the case of People v Koon and provided protections for medical marijuana patients who are driving with marijuana in their bloodstream. In a unanimous opinion, and without oral argument, the Justices held that the previous Court of Appeals decision in Koon that supported zero tolerance was incorrect and violated the MMMA. The [Continue Reading]

San Diego Mayor Urges Jurors To Ignore Federal Marijuana Law

 Posted by at 6:29 AM on May 22, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  8 Responses »
May 222013
 
San Diego Mayor Urges Jurors To Ignore Federal Marijuana Law

The Mayor of San Diego is encouraging jurors of an upcoming medical marijuana case to reject the prosecution’s argument, which rests on the fact that marijuana is banned at the federal level. The feds arrested Ronnie Chang of San Marcos in 2009 for operating a medical marijuana dispensary. He is just one of the many Californians who have faced legal consequences for their state-sanctioned efforts to bring relief to patients. Mayor Bob Filner is outraged at Chang’s situation. “Someone should not be going through this stage of prosecution for trying to [Continue Reading]

Attend Rally Tomorrow In NY To Demand Fix To Broken Marijuana Possession Law

 Posted by at 8:20 PM on May 21, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  No Responses »
May 212013
 
Attend Rally Tomorrow In NY To Demand Fix To Broken Marijuana Possession Law

New Poll: At Least 60% of All Voters Continue to Call for Fixing Marijuana Possession Laws, Including Half of Republicans; Poll is Third This Year Showing Strong Majority Support For Reform Thousands More New Yorkers Have Been Arrested – at Cost of Estimated $7.5 Million – for Possessing Small Amounts of Marijuana Since April 1 When Reform Talks Failed During Budget Negotiation Albany: On Wednesday, May 22nd, members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus will gather with commuity groups to demand an end to [Continue Reading]

Study Substantiates Benefits Of Cannabinoids For PTSD

 Posted by at 8:13 PM on May 21, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  7 Responses »
May 212013
 
Study Substantiates Benefits Of Cannabinoids For PTSD

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Brain imaging research published this month in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides physiological evidence as to why cannabis may mitigate certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic stress syndrome is an anxiety disorder that is estimated to impact some eight million Americans annually. Yet, to date, there are no pharmaceutical treatments specifically designed or approved to target symptoms of PTSD. Investigators at the New York University School of Medicine and the New York University Langone Medical Center, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center for the Study of Post-Traumatic Stress [Continue Reading]

The Grassroots Story And The 710 Cup

 Posted by at 7:15 AM on May 21, 2013  Uncategorized  1 Response »
May 212013
 
The Grassroots Story And The 710 Cup

If you are in the Denver area in July, you should really consider attending the 710 Cup. It is going to be the hottest ticket in town, and will no doubt be full of some of the best marijuana and concentrates on the planet. Sounds like there will be lots of other entertainment too. FAQ About The 710 Cup What: Two-day cannabis expo featuring an outdoor medicating area; cultivation seminars and activism sessions, leaders of the medical marijuana movement, and major cannabis celebrities; an all-star awards ceremony; and an unforgettable [Continue Reading]

California Senate Approves Measure Protecting Dispensaries From Prosecution

 Posted by at 6:51 AM on May 21, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  3 Responses »
May 212013
 
California Senate Approves Measure Protecting Dispensaries From Prosecution

Legislation to protect owners and operators of nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries has been approved by the California Senate. Senate Bill 439 passed with a 22 to 12 vote, with not a single Republican voting in favor, and now heads to the state’s House of Representatives. If approved, the measure would clear up some of the confusion associated with the state’s fluctuating medical cannabis industry, and would provide dispensary owners the clearest legal protection they’ve ever had in the state. “We want to create more certainty where little or none exists now”, stated [Continue Reading]

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