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Medical Marijuana Update

The first dispensary in Phoenix has opened, dispensaries in Washington, DC, are ready to go, and there has been more federal enforcement activity in California.
Scott Murphy Iraq deployment photo
Scott Murphy Iraq deployment photo

The Push is On for PTSD and Medical Marijuana [FEATURE]

Military veterans and civilians, too, are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many are finding relief with marijuana, but even in some medical marijuana states, its use is not approved.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_77.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Rhode Island is set to see its first dispensary open next, Mendocino County faces down the feds, and more news from around the country.
Russell Simmons, 2012 Tribeca Film Festival (courtesy David Shankbone via Wikimedia)
Russell Simmons, 2012 Tribeca Film Festival (courtesy David Shankbone via Wikimedia)

Celebrities Urge Obama Forward on Drug, Sentencing Reform [FEATURE]

A slew of celebrities, including some not-so-usual suspects (the Kardashians!?), as well as faith, academic, and media figures, have signed on to a letter to President Obama urging him to press forward on drug and sentencing reform.
"S.O.S." web site celebrates defeat of Hawaii marijuana legalization bill
"S.O.S." web site celebrates defeat of Hawaii marijuana legalization bill

US, International Drug Warriors Attack State Marijuana Legalization [FEATURE]

As Attorney General Eric Holder prepared to appear before a congressional committee Wednesday, former drug warriors Tuesday called on him to enforce federal marijuana laws. The International Narcotics Control Board chimed in with criticism of legalization, too.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_72.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

Legislatures are in session across the land, and that's reflected in our update this week. Bills are moving, generally, but not, always in the right direction. Meanwhile, Arkansas looks ahead to 2014, and Oakland wants back in the Harborside case.