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California Supreme Court Shoots Down Marijuana But Will It Last?

The old guard of prohibition has failed, it's high time for a new more educated law of action to be enforced.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - On May 6th 2013 the California Supreme Court accepted the arguments that Cities and Counties could ban medical marijuana dispensaries within their localities.

This decision came about after an appeal to the higher courts in the Riverside case.

Lawmakers Not Stoked About Protecting State`s Pot Laws

It appears Smith is the only Washington lawmaker willing to back the legislation, at least now.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A proposed law that would force the federal government to respect state marijuana laws is gaining bipartisan support, but U.S. representatives from Washington state aren’t so stoked.

It would be a lot cooler if they were, advocates say.

Thousands Planning for 14th Annual Global Cannabis March Saturday in Portland, Oregon

Come out and support what has become a staple of local Portland culture, the Global Cannabis March.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Nearly three hundred cities worldwide, including Portland, will participate in the fourteenth annual Global Cannabis March.

Portland participants will gather in Pioneer Courthouse Square to march at high noon through downtown Portland, accompanied by a police escort.

Marijuana: Hidden Dangers of the Best Medicine

Treatment can cost $50,000 or more...

(PORTLAND, OR) - The US government anti-marijuana shills, the police, the sheriff's deputies, the district attorneys, the judges, the anti-marijuana psychologists, the anti-marijuana psychiatrists, and about half of the voting public, who have seen the movie "Reefer Madness."

They seem to believe that marijuana is dangerous with barely a shred of evidence...

Children Taken from Three Prominent Idaho Marijuana Activists

Sarah’s two children were staying with Lindsey’s two children under the care of a babysitter while Sarah, Lindsey, and Josh vacationed for the weekend in the mountains.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Four young boys have been taken by the State of Idaho Child Protective Services from their families.

Three prominent marijuana activists are now fighting for their children and their freedom.

Medical Marijuana Patients Become New Targets with DUI Bill

Santa Ana senator wants to bring federal law to bear on California patients through an anti-citizen loophole.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Senator Lou Correa's DUII bill undermines the will of California voters who have clearly, overwhelmingly voted in favor of legalizing pot for sick people.

Marijuana stays in the system for a month, but even if a patient hasn't used it in a week, they will still test positive. Correa wants them in our state's overcrowded jails.

Marijuana Therapy = Heroin Therapy

One is usually very good --- one is frequently lethal.

(PORTLAND, OR) - I have been conducting online research to see how many federal agencies have been protecting us from the "evil weed" marijuana, as compared to the regularly available "strong painkiller" heroin.

The latter is actually prescribed in England as Brompton Cocktail, which contains heroin or other strong morphine-like drugs

Illinois House Passes Medical Cannabis Bill HB1 61-57

US state are increasingly passing new marijuana laws.

(SPRINGFIELD) - Big news from Springfield, the Illinois House passed the Illinois Medical Cannabis bill in a 61-57 vote.

NORML expresses their thanks to everyone's hard work over the last several years to get this bill passed through the House.

Tell Senate to Say `No` to SB 289: Zero-Tolerance Drugged-DUI Measure

The bill would outlaw driving with ANY detectable amount of cannabis in your blood system.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - We need your help to notify the public about the danger of SB 289: Zero-Tolerance Drugged-DUI Measure.

Hearings on Senator Correa's SB 289: Zero-Tolerance Drugged-DUI Measure are set for April 23rd before the State Senate Public Safety Committee.

Rally at the State Capitol Against Senate Bill 289, The `Drugged Driving Bill`

The Medical Cannabis Community is uniting with the “Legalize it” community in a show of force against this discriminatory law.

(SACRAMENTO/STOCKTON/MODESTO SacNORML) - Advocates will be gathering outside the California State Capitol for a Rally against Assembly Bill 289 that will be heard by the Senate Public Safety Committee on April 23rd.

If passed, this law would establish that anyone testing positive for a schedule one narcotic is “Drugged Driving”.