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Whites Smoke Pot, But Blacks Are Arrested
Posted by admin in Educational on December 23, 2009
According to a study by a Queens College sociology professor, whites in New York are far less likely than blacks to be arrested on marijuana charges. Even though surveys show they are part of the demographic group that makes the heaviest use of pot, white people in New York are the least likely to be arrested for it.
Support For Legalizing Marijuana Gaining Ground Rapidly
Posted by admin in Educational on November 23, 2009
The shift is widely described as generational. A Gallup poll in October found 44% of Americans favor full legalization of marijuana — a rise of 13 points since 2000. Gallup said that if public support continues growing at a rate of 1 to 2% per year, “the majority of Americans could favor legalization of the drug in as little as four years.”
What to Do When Your Dog Breaks Into Your Stash
Posted by admin in Educational on October 26, 2009
Like most vets who practice in northern California, I treat stoned dogs on a regular basis. Death from exposure to marijuana is almost unheard of, however, pets that are exposed to marijuana commonly experience non-life-threatening adverse reactions. In short, they are prone to bad trips.
Marijuana Economics: California’s Largest Cash Crop
Posted by admin in Educational on October 24, 2009
Marijuana is by some estimates California’s largest cash crop, bringing in more than twice the revenue of vegetables, yet we don’t tax this green. Legalizing and taxing pot could provide $1.3 billion to help our hemorrhaging economy.
High Time to Legalize? (Infographic)
Posted by admin in Educational on October 22, 2009
Have you ever wondered which states have made marijuana legal for medical use? What about where marijuana use has been decriminalized? The following map illustrates which states have passed more progressive marijuana-related legislature, and offers insight to the prevalence and associated costs of marijuana-related offenses.
WTF: Paper seeks marijuana reviewer
Posted by admin in Educational on October 21, 2009
Westword, a local newspaper in Denver, Colorado, has placed an advertisement for a medicinal marijuana reviewer.
42 Milestones in the History of Marijuana
Posted by admin in Educational on October 20, 2009
People around the world have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using the hemp plant for everything from fabric and rope to ethanol fuel. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, a man with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was wicked, evil and narcotic.
Who’s Behind Pot Prohibition? The Answer Is Obvious |
Posted by admin in Educational on October 9, 2009
Without a doubt the question I’m most often asked professionally is this: Why is marijuana still illegal? The common inference behind this question is that
Thieves Steal Hemp Research Plants Thinking It’s Marijuana
Posted by admin in Educational on September 27, 2009
Although it was labelled hemp, Scheifele, a former president of the Ontario Hemp Alliance, said thieves still stole about half a garbage bag of hemp tops. “They just went in thinking it was marijuana — thinking it was too good to be true”
9 Websites You Need to Know to Be a Good Marijuana Activist
Posted by admin in Educational on August 25, 2009
Simply looking at Websites isn’t going to make you a good activist of any sort. You have to get out there and fight, damnit! Start petitions, write your congressmen, become a lawyer. These nine sites will get you in-the-know and up-to-date with everything that’s happening in the movement to decriminalize and legalize marijuana.
How To Get a Medical Marijuana Permit in 13 States Legally
Posted by admin in Educational on August 11, 2009
If you are lucky enough to live in one of the 13 states with medical marijuana protection, you might be interested in reading this. While 11 of the 13 states have permit programs in place, information for the states without a registry program (Maine and Washington) will be provided. Some states even have dispensaries…
20 Types Of Marijuana Dealers
Posted by admin in Educational on August 4, 2009
Here are 20 different types of dealers that I or people I know have come across. Now you will know what you are dealing with when getting your weed.
Marijuana Use Associated With a “Significantly Reduced
Posted by admin in Educational on July 31, 2009
For some 35 years the United States federal government has been well aware that cannabis possesses potent anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties.
High Stakes: A Call to Legalize Marijuana – CBS
Posted by admin in Educational on July 12, 2009
California desperately needs tax revenue, prompting some to see green in making grass legal. A high-stakes political battle is underway. At issue is the narrowly-defined liberty people have there to grow and sell a certain plant . . . and the desire of some folks to have the state government tax it.
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