Activism

House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

At Wednesday evening’s House oversight hearing with Attorney General Eric Holder, most House members were focused on recent allegations of invasive search by the IRS.  However, Representative Steve Cohen...
Marijuana Legalization Rally Held in Texas

Marijuana Legalization Rally Held in Texas

Marijuana legalization supporters in Forth Worth, Tx. gathered together on Saturday to march through downtown.  Several hundred people made their way through downtown holding signs and chanting “Legalize!” The...
Supreme Court Rules Low Level Marijuana Possession Should Not Mean Automatic Deportation

Supreme Court Rules Low Level Marijuana Possession Should Not Mean Automatic Deportation

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Jamaican immigrant and longtime US resident who was deported from the United States for possessing a small amount of...
‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’ Introduced in Congress

‘Respect State Marijuana Laws Act’ Introduced in Congress

On Friday, California Representative Dana Rohrbacher introduced The Respect State Marijuana Laws Act, which aims to protect marijuana users and business owners from federal prosecution if they are acting...
Pro-Marijuana Billboard Gets Defaced in Oregon

Pro-Marijuana Billboard Gets Defaced in Oregon

A pro-marijuana billboard has been defaced in Oregon, but a new one is going up in its place.  The billboard, sponsored by the Marijuana Policy Project, featured a picture...
New York “Stop and Frisk” Trial Starts This Week

New York “Stop and Frisk” Trial Starts This Week

New York’s “Stop and Frisk” policy is a controversial one– many believe that police are abusing the policy to target people based on race.  A trial against the NYPD...
Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in House

Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced in House

On Monday, Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation that would allow states to legalize  medical marijuana without fear of federal repercussions.  The legislation would create a framework to allow...
Drug Overdose Deaths Increase for 11th Year in a Row

Drug Overdose Deaths Increase for 11th Year in a Row

A new analysis of federal data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that 2010 marked the 11th consecutive year that the US saw an increase...
High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Winners Announced

High Times Medical Cannabis Cup Winners Announced

The High Times Medical Cannabis Cup took place this past weekend, but not without a few glitches.  The event faced resistance from the cities of Los Angeles and Glendale,...
Celebrities Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Mary Jane

Celebrities Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Mary Jane

Two celebrities are making headlines for integrating their love of marijuana into their Valentine’s Day celebrations. The first is rapper 2chainz, who was arrested on Thursday on drug charges...