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Coffeeshops for locals only?

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:31:29 +0000

Well, there goes the tourism industry in Amsterdam. In a hare-brained move, the new conservative government of the Netherlands said on Wednesday (17/11/2010) it plans to ban tourists from buying cannabis in its famed "coffeeshops," where hash and marijuana are legally sold.

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'No' for legal pot in California

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:31:29 +0000

Bad News

California's Proposition 19, the tax and regulate marijuana legalization initiative, has been defeated...

Spain to allow medicinal cannabis use

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:14:32 +0000

A drug containing cannabis to treat MS has been made legal in Spain. The tongue spray, Sativex, is proven to reduce muscle spasms in people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis and whose condition does not respond to other pain killers. Article

The Hemp Solution

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

"The Hemp Solution" is the revised 2010 update and 70% expansion of the highly acclaimed documentary "The Hemp Revolution". First released in 1995 as a 16mm film in 100 cities worldwide, it has continued to be a key educational element in the modern resurgence of hemp industries and medicines worldwide. "The Hemp Solution" explores the hemp plant's (Cannabis Sativa's) fascinating history, it's thousands of uses, the economic and cultural forces behind its prohibition and its modern potential to solve major environmental problems.
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Worlwide Marijuana March 2010

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It's almost the first Saturday of May again. That means the Worldwide Marijuana March; An annual rally held at different locations across the planet. This year already 300 cities signed up, so take your pick.

Breaking News: Jack Herer Passed Away

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Jack Herer, June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010

The Cannabis activist community has lost its greatest icon. Jack Herer died yesterday at 11:17 a.m. in Eugene, Oregon. Jack suffered a heart attack last September just after speaking on stage at the Portland HempStalk festival. The last seven months have proven to be a huge challenge to Jack, with several health issues making his recovery complicated.

Jack, an immense huge Thank You for everything you did, you have been an inspiration for many of us. We will miss you.

World Chart Of Cannabis Use

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Which country has the biggest % of potheads? No, it's not The Netherlands. Jamaica then? Mexico? Check it out in this great chart from the Dope Smoker.

65th birthday Bob Marley

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Happy birthday, Bob. We miss you. Haile Selassie...

Liberal drug laws in Czech Republic

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

"Since new laws introduced by the Czech government on January 1 came into effect the possession of drugs for personal use is no longer a criminal offence in this Central European country. Under the new legislation, a person can, for example, have up to 15g of marijuana, 1g of cocaine, 1.5g of heroin, 4 ecstasy tablets, 5 LSD tablets and 2g of amphetamines. The amounts have been chosen as they represent what the courts define as for "personal use," explains Justice Minister Daniela Kovarova..."

Ganja Babies Do Better

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Pregnant women and their children in Jamaica were studied for over ten plus years by Melanie Dreher. Both marijuana smokers and non-smokers were included in the study. One of the tests showed that children of ganja-using mothers were superior to children of non-ganja mothers in two ways: the children had better organization and modulation of sleeping and waking, and they were less prone to stress-related anxiety. Comparing the two groups, the neonates of mothers who used marijuana showed better physiological stability at 1 month and required less examiner facilitation to reach an organized state and become available for social stimulation. Interesting stuff.

Calfiornia: Assembly Bill 390

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

In 1913 California became one of the first states in the US to enact cannabis prohibition. But next week, Tuesday January 12, members of the Californian Assembly will hold a historic vote on statewide marijuana policy. They will then decide on Assembly Bill 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act. After almost a 100 years (!) this is the first bill introduced to legalize the sale and use of marijuana in California. Exciting or what? If you're a California resident you can even help by showing your support. Please check out the website of NORML where you can find more information.

2009: The Year In Review

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

What did actually happen in 2009 for the cannabis community? Well, where to begin. A lot of positive events occurred last year which might even be the beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition. There has been a tidal shift in politics and on Marijuana laws in America, from Obama lightening up on pot prosecutions to the recognition of cancer prevention properties. It seems the genie is out of the bottle. Time for the people behind NORML to make a Top 10 Of Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy in 2009.