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The Biggest Pro-Cannabis Sports Stars
Not long ago, whenever professional athletes dabbled with marijuana, it was bad news: multi-game suspensions, ruined careers, endless...


How to get medical marijuana in New York
If you’re not sure whether or not you’ll qualify for New York’s Medical Marijuana program here’s a list from the NY compassionate care...


If California Passes Legal Cannabis
When it comes to permitting recreational cannabis use, reaction from the medical marijuana community ranges from enthusiastic advocacy to...


Lack of Labs Delay Hawaii Dispensary Openings
Hawaii medical marijuana dispensaries can now legally open, but not one is ready to do so. The state Department of Health said none of...


Driving Cannabis Prices Up Will Fuel the Black Market
Running out of time and options to raise money to address the homelessness crisis, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors turned...


Why pharma companies are fighting legal marijuana
There's a body of research showing that painkiller abuse and overdose are lower in states with medical marijuana laws. These studies have...


Definitive guide to marijuana on the 2016 ballot:
Marijuana legalization 2016: Everything you need to know about state ballot initiatives in a pivotal presidential election year Legal...


Cops Fight for Their Right to Bust You for Weed
The marijuana legalization initiative that will be on the November ballot in California is a disappointment to many in the cannabis...


A Vacant California Prison Was Approved to Be a Massive Marijuana Farm
The Coalinga City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to immediately allow commercial marijuana cultivation within city limits. Councilman Ron...


New Hampshire's Medical Marijuana Law Shuts Out People With Chronic Pain
New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program finally got off the ground in April, with the opening of the state’s first cannabis treatment...


77-Year-Old Congressional Candidate Busted With 180 Pot Plants
A 77-year-old congressional candidate accused of growing 180 pot plants doesn’t think her political ambitions have gone up in smoke. On...


Marijuana Infraction Enforcement Racist Reality
New data analyses conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance and ACLU of California find that racial disparities in marijuana policing have...


Lawsuit Claims Cannabis Edibles Responsible for Murder
Kristine Kirk’s last moments were a harrowing collision of terror and confusion.Her husband, Richard, had burst through the door ranting...


Guest Editorial: The Top 10 Reasons You Should Be For Legalization Even If You Don’t Smoke
The Top 10 Reasons You Should Be For Legalization Even If You Don’t Smoke. By Alexander Nachman I want to have a discussion a very...


Led Zeppelin's Top Marijuana Songs
Love Led Zeppelin? Here are their top cannabis-rl 1. "Misty Mountain Hop" Based on the title, you'd be forgiven if you assumed this track...


Illinois House Approves Expansion of State's MMJ Program
The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state’s medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add...


Big Alcohol Moving into Cannabiz?
(Los Angeles Times) For the Humboldt farmers, Sonoma County's subterranean tasting rooms and Tuscan affectations offered a glimpse into a...


Stupid Couple Tells Police 56 Marijuana plants are Tomatoes. Cops Not Fooled.
A man and woman were arrested Wednesday evening after being in possession of over 50 marijuana plants in the trunk of their vehicle. Carl...


A new marijuana-friendly gym
Ricky Williams was known as one of the NFL's best running backs during the height of his career. He was also known as someone who smoked...


Majority of Californians Want Rec Cannabis
California pioneered the legalization of medical marijuana in 1996. But since then the Golden State has had to toke in the shadow of...


Portland Restricts Cannabis Events
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Oregon last year, there’s been an explosion or pot-related events, from big...


Wiz Khalifa Arrested for Marijuana Possession In Texas
Wiz Khalifa is eager to release his new mixtape, “28 Grams,” but there’s one thing holding the rapper back: he’s been arrested for...


10 Things About Colorado Cannabis
Most Coloradans probably know that 4-20 — April 20 — has become the day for celebrating marijuana. Although the origin is still debated,...


California's Racist Cannabis Enforcement
Hakeem Brown is unique. In the state of California, where black owned cannabis businesses are rare, Hakeem Brown owned and managed a...
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