New York Mayor de Blasio Continues Discriminatory Marijuana Arrest Crusade Guest Articles, News October 21, 2014 by TheJointBlog newyorkcity
By Drug Police Alliance NEW YORK: A new report released today by the Marijuana Arrest Research Project and the Drug Policy Alliance shows that, despite campaign promises, marijuana possession arrests under Mayor de Blasio are on track to equal – or even surpass – the number of arrests under Mayor Bloomberg. As under the Bloomberg … Continue reading » Tags: drug policy alliance, new york, new york marijuana, new york marijuana arrestsLeave comment Colorado Department of Health Backs Down from Suggestion to Ban Cannabis Edibles News October 21, 2014 by TheJointBlog brownie
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has backed down from a proposal to ban most forms of edible cannabis such as brownies and cookies, with lozenges and tinctures being the exception. The proposal, which was made public on Monday before quickly being withdrawn, sparked outrage among the cannabis industry and among cannabis advocates; … Continue reading » Tags: Amendment 64, Colorado, colorado department of public health and environmentLeave comment Federal Judge to Hold Hearing on Whether Cannabis Should be Removed as a Schedule 1 Drug Guest Articles, News October 21, 2014 by TheJointBlog gavelbud
By Paul Armentano, NORML Testimony regarding the constitutionality of the federal statute designating marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance will be taken on Monday, October 27 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California in the case of United States v. Pickard, et. al., No. 2:11-CR-0449-KJM. Members of Congress initially … Continue reading » Tags: descheduling, et. al., federal district court judge, norml, paul armentano, rescheduling, schedule 1, united states v. pickard2 comments Vote on Medical Cannabis Given Go-Ahead in Guam After Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge News October 20, 2014 by TheJointBlog guam
U.S. District Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has dismissed a lawsuit challenging next month’s vote on the legalization of medical cannabis, officially giving the go-ahead for the vote to take place. According to Tydingco-Gatewood, the individual who brought forth the case – attorney Howard Trapp – has no legal standing. Trapp sued the … Continue reading » Tags: guam, guam medical cannabis, guam medical marijuana, Joaquin (KC) Concepcion II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act of 2013, Judge Frances Tydingco-GatewoodLeave comment Facebook Tells DEA to Stop Creating Fake Accounts News October 20, 2014 by TheJointBlog fb
Facebook recently sent a firmly written letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) demanding that they stop creating fake accounts meant to trick and capture potential drug users and distributors. The letter comes shortly after it was revealed that the DEA used a real woman’s identity – even using photos of her family obtained from … Continue reading » This post has no tag1 comment Poll: 59% of New Hampshire Adults Favor Legalizing Cannabis News, Polling October 20, 2014 by TheJointBlog newhampshire
A new WMUR Granite State Poll has found that 59% of adults in New Hampshire favor the legalization of recreational cannabis, with only 35% opposed to the move. These numbers mark a 4% increase in support since the last time the question was asked in April, and an 11% increase from early last year. According … Continue reading » Tags: cannabis legalization, cannabis poll, new hampshire, new hampshire cannabis, university of new hampshire, wmur granite state pollLeave comment Philadelphia Cannabis Decriminalization Law Takes Effect October 20th News October 19, 2014 by TheJointBlog philly2014
A proposal that decriminalizes the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis will officially take effect tomorrow, October 20th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Under the new law, which was signed into law by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on October 1st after being approved 14 to 2 by the City Council, those caught possessing up to … Continue reading » Tags: cannabis decriminalization, mayor michael nutter, philadelphia, philadelphia cannabis decriminalization, police commissioner charles ramseyLeave comment New Jersey: Hundreds Rally, Dozens Light Up Outside of Statehouse News October 19, 2014 by TheJointBlog Jennie Stormes talks with her son Jackson during Saturday's rally.
Advocates of both medical and recreational cannabis legalization joined forces Saturday for a peaceful rally outside of the Statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, in protest of Governor Chris Christie’s position on cannabis law reform. An estimated 250 people participated in the protest, which took place across the street from the Statehouse. At one point during … Continue reading » Tags: new jersey, protest, rallyLeave comment Research Reveals Frozen Princess Used Cannabis to Treat Cancer Over 2,500 Years Ago News October 18, 2014 by TheJointBlog princessukok
Newly-released research on the Ukok Princess, a young woman frozen in ice over 2,500 years ago and discovered in 1993, has revealed that the Siberian maiden likely used cannabis to treat her breast cancer. Researchers discovered the well-preserved mummy in the icy steppes of the Ukok Plateau in Russia, buried in an elaborate chamber filled … Continue reading » Tags: 2500 years ago, frozen, Ice Princess, mummy, Pazyryk, Professor Natalia Polosmak, shaman, Siberian, Ukok PrincessLeave comment World’s First Airplane Made From Hemp To Be Launched Next Year News October 18, 2014 by TheJointBlog hempplane
Last month, the Ontario-based company Hempearth signed a contract with the Florida-based plane manufacturing company Velocity Inc. to build the world’s first airplane made of hemp. According to Derek Kesek, owner of Hempearth, the plane will be constructed from at least 75% hemp – including the wings, seats, pillows and outer shell. The plane will … Continue reading » Tags: airplane, hemp, hemp airplane, hemp plane, Hempearth, Velocity Inc.
