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Legalizing the production and distribution of marijuana in California could cut the price of the drug by as much as 80 percent and increase consumption, according to a new study by the nonprofit RAND Corporation that examines many issues raised by proposals to legalize marijuana in the state. READ THE STUDY read more

That’s right, pot smokers: You have something of an ally in Sarah Palin. The former Alaska governor appeared on Fox Business Network last night, along with libertarian-leaning Republican Rep. Ron Paul. Paul is a longtime advocate of decriminalizing drugs at a federal level and leaving the issue to the states, something Palin would not endorse. [...]

Marc and Jodie’s last moments together on May 10th, 2010 in Vancouver, BCOn Thursday night, June 3rd, Marc was put into solitary confinement, or “SHU”, (Security Housing Unit) at SeaTac Federal Detention Centre (SeaTac FDC) while he awaits his sentencing in September. The reason? For unknowingly breaking an unwritten rule. I haven’t heard from him [...]

I will be on the Matt Murphy show in the morning (Tuesday, April 6) at 7:45 am to discuss HB642 The Michael Phillips Compassionate Care Act coming up in committee on Wednesday. You can listen live online at Matt Murphy Show. You may also call in at 1-877-569-1005.

My letter in response to the writer, director and researcher of the David Suzuki Nature of Things program “The Downside of High”, Bruce Mohun. http://www.stickam.com/viewMedia.do?mId=187427198 Some of my response is in regards to the following letter from Mr. Mohun to Ontario activist Hudsonrulez. bmohun@shaw.ca (if your going to email him do it sanely and do [...]

From a story about a marijuana bust in Tuscaloosa when figuring that individuals pay mid-level dealers around $380 for one ounce. What planet are cops from? No one I know in Alabama pays anywhere near $380 for one ounce of weed unless it is certified-kick-ass from Canada or California/West Coast. And, I NEVER see that [...]

Many people think they need a large space in order to grow marijuana. They picture plants 5 feet tall, spreading out several feet — those plants are real, but so are plants growing in 8 or 12 inch containers, in a row, under 4 T5 fluorescents in a small closet (or even just a part [...]

By an 11-3 preliminary vote, the Los Angeles City Council moved to adopt a medical marijuana ordinance requiring collectives to locate outside a 1000-foot buffer from sensitive use properties (schools, libraries, churches). Collectives can exist in residential areas unless they abut a residence. View the ordinance (PDF) read more