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Medical Marijuana Advocates Sue Federal Government over Rescheduling Delay

Writ filed today in DC Circuit Court for unreasonable delay in answering 9-year-old petition

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis (CRC) has never received an answer to its 2002 petition, despite a formal recommendation in 2006 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the final arbiter in the rescheduling process.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Takes On Law Enforcement Before Legislators

Patients and activists packed the house to protect their rights as Americans.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon HB 3664 is controversial, opposed by the cannabis community and promoted by law enforcement, purportedly to curb “rampant abuse” of the program.

Restrictive Pot Initiatives Complicate Colorado Cannabis Reform

Will out-of-state interests amend Colorado's Constitution again?

(DENVER) - On the heals of historic grassroots victories in the state legislature, Colorado cannabis patients and advocates are confused and surprised by an attempt to undermine these victories by a conservative faction of national and local drug policy reform groups.

MPP/DPA/Sensible/SAFER filed 8 different versions of a ballot initiative Thursday creating a Constitutional amendment for a marijuana distribution system controlled by law enforcement.

The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation President Takes Plea Deal for Tax Arrest

After years of ongoing audits and red tape, Paul Stanford can focus on business.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With a headline designed to wow the citizens of Oregon, the state’s Attorney General John Kroger announced the “President of the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion” on Wednesday.

Medical Marijuana Plantation Fires Up In Spring

Legal cannabis is very new to some people, but it's growing on them.

(JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.) - The burnt end of a joint between his fingers, James Bowman watched the half dozen young men, shirts off in the warm spring sun, shovels working to the beat of loud rock music, preparing soil for the biggest medical marijuana plantation in Oregon.

ACLU Calls On Holder To Make Clear DOJ Will Not Prosecute People Complying With State Medical Marijuana Laws

A reminder to the White House that integrity is mandatory.

(NEW YORK) - In a letter sent late yesterday, the ACLU expresses deep concern about recent letters from several U.S. attorneys from across the country that threaten people who comply with state medical marijuana laws, including state employees and state licensed providers of medical marijuana, with federal prosecution.

"Patients, providers and legislatures need clear guidance from DOJ so they can proceed in confidence that state law will be respected."

Colorado Court Dismisses Charges Against Medical Marijuana Doctor

Random targeting of medical doctors seems to be backfiring in the justice system.

(DENVER) - Dr. Toribio Robert Mestas had been randomly targeted for prosecution by the South Metro Drug Task Force because he gave recommendations for medical marijuana.

Industrial Hemp in America Lecture Features Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidate Gatewood Galbraith

The Portland, Oregon fundraising event is FREE to attend, and refreshments will be provided.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Portland will be host to a special event this Saturday, a panel discussion on the topic of industrial hemp in America featuring Gatewood Galbraith, Paul Stanford; and Casper Leitch.

Whether you support the Democratic party, the Grand Ole Party,or the Teapot Party or any other party, the opportunity to participate in this discussion is well worth your time, and that of your friends for that matter.

Cannabis Gives Hope to Warriors with PTSD

Dr. Phil Leveque has helped treat many veterans through medicinal Cannabis.

(SALEM, Ore.) - No recruit ever considered that basic training would be easy, and in a time of war, they quickly discover that combat is a far cry from Hollywood’s portrayal. Reality is what it is. Dr. Phil Leveque knows this to be true. He served in the US Army and lived through World War II- and bears the scars within to this day.

Industrial Hemp Production On The Big Scale

When will the US ever make that happen?....

(VICTORIA, B.C.) - America likes to boast its country’s quality of economic competitiveness. It’s an old story. But here’s one for Canada.