Toke Radio 47: Americans Smoke More Pot! Pope Says Nope To Dope! GOP Blocks Decrim In DC!

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U.S.: Marijuana Use Increases As Concern Over Health Risks Declines

(Hemp News)

More Americans are using marijuana as their concerns over its health risk declines, according to a report released on Thursday from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Pope Says Nope To Dope: Pontiff Opposes Marijuana Legalization

(Hemp News)

It's Hail Mary, but hold the Jane, according to Pope Francis, who just proved that there are definite limits to how cool the "Cool New Pope" is willing to be. Could he who is without sin cast out the stoners?

House Committee Votes To Block Marijuana Decrim In Washington, D.C.

(Hemp News)

The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday passed a Republican-sponsored amendment to the 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill intended to prevent the District of Columbia from implementing its recently passed law decriminalizing the possession of marijuana. It also has the potential to end the District’s medical marijuana program.

Christie Says He Wouldn't Treat Marijuana States Well As President

(Hemp News)

Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Friday that states which have legalized marijuana "probably" wouldn't be treated well if he is elected President.

Washington Retail Marijuana Stores Expected To Open July 8

(Hemp News)

The first group of about 20 retail marijuana stores will open in Washington state on July 8, if all goes according to plan. Of course, we were also told that the first stores would already be open by now, so a wait-and-see attitude might be best.

Minnesota Medical Marijuana Battle Turns To Patients In Chronic Pain

(Hemp News)

When Minnesota lawmakers passed a medical marijuana law last month, they left out the largest potential group of patients in the state: those with chronic pain. They did so on purpose.

Philadelphia City Council Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana

(Hemp News)

The Philadelphia City Council, with a veto-proof 13-3 majority, on Thursday voted to decriminalize marijuana. The Philadelphia Police Department could stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of cannabis under the bill, with every Democrat on the council voting in favor of it, and every Republican against it.

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The Marijuana Rehab Scam and the Myth of Cannabis Addiction

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“The number of children receiving treatment for addiction to cannabis has hit a record high, with one expert warning the age they try the drug for the first time has fallen which places them at great risk.” So begins the latest marijuana scare story in the U.K. edition of The Huffington Post. Such a bastion of liberal reportage wouldn’t lead us astray when it comes to accurate cannabis information, would it? Well, yes — it turns out that yes, they would.

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Toke Radio 46: Medical Marijuana Coming To NY! Congress Members Want Cannabis Research! Christie Says Med Pot Is A 'Front'!

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New York Governor, Legislature Announce Medical Marijuana Program; No Smoking Allowed

(Hemp News)

The New York Assembly, Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced a deal to move forward on a limited medical marijuana program, which makes New York the 23rd state to adopt such a program. The new law will provide relief to thousands of New Yorkers suffering from debilitating illnesses such as cancer, AIDS, glaucoma and multiple sclerosis, as well as children struggling with seizure disorders.

U.S. Senate To Vote On House-Approved Amendment To Protect Medical Marijuana States

(Hemp News)
The Senate is expected to vote — possibly as soon as Friday — on a measure that is intended to shield medical marijuana patients and providers from enforcement of federal laws in states where medical marijuana is legal.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Says Medical Marijuana 'A Front For Legalization'

(Hemp News)

If there was any doubt in anyone's mind about just how ignorant New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is when it comes to medicinal cannabis, the big guy has put those doubts to rest. Following reports that patient enrollment in the state's medical marijuana program is low (due largely to his own foot-dragging and ineffective implementation), Christie called the New Jersey program and others like it across the nation "a front for legalization."

Nevada's Clark County Approves 101 Applications For Medical Marijuana Developers

(Hemp News)

Clark County, Nevada commissioners on Tuesday approved 101 applications from medical marijuana developers who want to open cultivation, production (processing), and laboratory facilities from Laughlin to Las Vegas.

Oregon Officials Now Inspecting Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

(Hemp News)

This weekend will mark the first month of medical marijuana dispensary inspections by officials with the Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program. The Oregon Legislature formally legalized dispensaries last year.

Albania: Police Storm 'Lawless' Marijuana Village

(Hemp News)

The Albanian government is sending hundreds more police to what they call a "lawless" southern village where suspected marijuana growers fired rocket-propelled grenades, mortars and machine guns in response to a police drug raid.

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Yes, We DO Give Life Sentences For Marijuana in the USA

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“What country are these men incarcerated in?”
The question posed to film maker Amy Povah (420, the Documentary), while standing in front of the White House carrying signs calling for the release of prisoners serving life sentences for nonviolent marijuana crimes, came from a government worker.

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Little Black Book of Marijuana: Pookie-Marked Edition

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Toke Radio 45: WA Drivers Paid $60 For Roadside Pot Tests! GOP vs. Marijuana In FL! 75% of S.C. Dems Want Medical Cannabis!

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Washington Drivers Offered $60 For Roadside Blood, Saliva Tests For Marijuana

(Hemp News)

If you're driving in Washington state this summer, something odd may happen. While you're at a stoplight, you may encounter people waring orange vests, with signs saying "Paid Voluntary Survey," and they may ask you if you want to take blood, saliva and breath tests for marijuana. They'll give you 60 bucks if you say yes.

Florida: Republicans Jump Into Fight Against Medical Marijuana

(Hemp News)

A recent poll in Florida have shown support for medical marijuana at almost 90 percent. The medicinal cannabis question on the ballot could even affect the gubernatorial race. But in a move of questionable political wisdom, deep-pocketed Republicans have raised more than $7.7 million to fight Amendment 2, a proposal to allow doctors to authorize seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana.

South Carolina: 75% of Democratic Primary Voters Want Medical Marijuana

(Hemp News)

South Carolina voters, on a non-binding ballot question in the Democratic Primary, favored the legalizing of marijuana for medical purposes by a whopping 3-to-1 margin, 75 percent to 25 percent, in Tuesday's voting.

Denver Could Lose Bid For Republican Convention Due To Legal Marijuana

(Hemp News)

Denver would just love to host the 2016 Republican National Convention. It has historically been a popular city for conventions; the Mile High City's scenic vistas and tourist attractions make it a fun place to visit. But that "High" thing is the hang, you see: Denver is also the poster child for legal recreational marijuana since Colorado voters approved Amendment 64.

"Well, big deal," you may be thinking. "The voters expressed their will at the ballot box; isn't that how American democracy works?" Not so fast, Grasshopper. While a majority of Americans now approve of cannabis legalization, just 36 percent of Republicans agree with that position.

That means an overwhelming two-thirds of GOP members are against legalizing pot. 

Colorado Lawsuit Claims Marijuana Taxes Violate 5th Amendment

(Hemp News)

A lawsuit was filed on June 9 in Denver District Court by activist attorney Robert J. Corry, Jr., seeking to permanently end Colorado's marijuana taxes on the grounds that paying them violates a citizen's Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination -- since marijuana remains illegal under federal law.

Medical Marijuana Company Fires Back At Hershey

(Hemp News)

A small, family-owned medical marijuana company in Colorado, TinctureBell, on Wednesday responded to allegations made by the Hershey Company in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, that TinctureBelle is selling marijuana-infused candies that resemble Hershey products.

Washington: Lawsuit Filed Against City of Wenatchee For Banning Legal Marijuana Stores

(Hemp News)

With the first stores selling recreational marijuana expected to open in July, a dark cloud looms over implementation of cannabis legalization measure I-502 in Washington state: Attorney General Bob Ferguson's legal opinion that municipalities can ban the supposedly legal pot shops. Now, a lawsuit has been brought by a man who was denied a license to sell marijuana in central Washington. 

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What's In A Word? The Great Cannabis / Marijuana Debate

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I love the cannabis community. Most of the people working in it have the best intentions and laudable goals. And the challenge facing those who wish to re-legalize cannabis is difficult and daunting enough without those in the movement inadvertently placing additional roadblocks in our own path.

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Toke Radio 44: 1,000s Apply For Drug Clemency! Calling Out Congress On Cannabis! Americans Say Weed Safer Than Alcohol!

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Thousands of Prisoners Apply For Obama's Drug Clemency Program

(Hemp News)

More than 18,000 U.S. prisoners completed electronic surveys last month to apply for reduced sentences under President Barack Obama's new program designed to clear federal prisons of nonviolent offenders.

TV Ads Call Out Congressional Opponents of Medical Marijuana

(Hemp News)

The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is running 30-second TV advertisements on MSNBC in Maryland and South Florida over the next few days to draw attention to Members of Congress who opposed medical marijuana reform in last week's House vote.

Survey: 84% of Americans Say Driving After Drinking Worse Than Driving After Toking

(Hemp News)

Americans believe it's worse to drive after drinking than after smoking marijuana, according to a new survey.

South Africa: Dagga Party Challenges Marijuana Ban

(Hemp News)

South Africa's Dagga Party has called for the Cape Town High Court to postpone all marijuana cases, as the party challenges the ban on cannabis.

California Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Offer Free Seizure Medication For Kids

(Hemp News)

Two Northern California medical marijuana dispensaries have announced they will be giving away free high-CBD tincture medication for children suffering from seizure disorders.

Tennessee Governor Signs CBD-Only 'Study' Bill Into Law

(Hemp News)

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a very limited, CBD-only, medical marijuana "study" bill into law last Friday. Sadly, the bill may not ever result in relief for any patients at all.

Minnesota: Message Delivered to Governor By Mothers Whose Children Need Medical Marijuana

(Hemp News)

Medical marijuana patients, their family members, and supporters gathered in front of the residence of Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday to express their disappointment with the medical marijuana bill he signed into law one day earlier. The group delivered 33 flowers to the governor, each representing 1,000 seriously ill Minnesotans who will not be allowed to benefit from the new law, but would have benefitted from a more effective proposal that was blocked by Gov. Dayton.

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Weed Fairy Is Great, But Is She Good For Legalization?

By Michael Hayne 

(Toke Signals)

If there’s such a thing as a fairy that furtively enters your home and absconds with your kids teeth, then there has to be a magical lady who travels around leaving small amounts of pot. The only difference, of course, is that the Weed Fairy is real and she caters to adults (or at least legal adults).

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