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Cannabis Country

Laura Ling goes to Morocco--the largest exporter of cannabis in the world.

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‘Cannabis: Legalize It or Not’

by Minister of Information JR Medical cannabis has been a hot topic in California for several years and especially since Prop.... more

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Dirty F@#*ing Hippies Were Right!

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A New Low For Pot Times

Scandal at the Marijuana Policy Project - http://bit.ly/6mpUR9

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Latin America Changes War on Drugs Strategy: Legalize!

The news might have escaped the notice of the media outside Latin America, but last week’s announcement that three of the region’s past presidents got together to call for marijuana decriminalization was worthy of front page analysis in Mexico.

Ernesto Zedillo, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Cesar Gaviria, former presidents of Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, respectively, founded and currently serve as co-presidents of the Latin American Commission of Drugs and Democracy.

The Commission, whose 17 members represent the intellectual creme de la creme of Latin America (including writers Tomas Eloy Martinez of Argentina, Mario Vargas Llosa of Peru, and Paulo Coelho of Brazil), have been studying the drug problem in the Americas, and recently came to the conclusion that the strategy of the War on Drugs itself is the biggest culprit when it comes to the persistence of drug-related ills in the region.

In their report, “Drugs and Democracy: Toward a Paradigm Shift,” the Commission wrote:

“The in-depth revision of current drug policies is even more urgent in Latin America in light of their enormous human and social costs and threats to democratic institutions.”

The former presidents and their fellow commission members don’t deny the problems perpetuated by their own countries, nor do they assign blame to any other country. Instead, the LACDD members challenge the “prejudices, fears, and ideological visions” that serve to “inhibit public debate,” a condition, they say, which only makes our mutual social problems more dangerous.

In addition to forwarding some rather radical visions of drug treatment (namely, viewing drug use and its treatment as a public health problem, not a criminal problem), the LACDD calls for studying the feasibility of decriminalizing marijuana, and instituting medical marijuana programs for patients with legitimate health problems that might be alleviated by marijuana use.

Though the report doesn’t say so, the decriminalization of marijuana–if it does indeed occur–may have other positive implications for Latin America, too. Given that marijuana remains difficult to obtain legally throughout most of the United States, Latin American countries that decriminalize marijuana may see a surge in tourism.

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A new high for pot

LONDON - MAY 15: A man smokes a joint in Russell Square at the start of the cannabis march in London during the annual global... more

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Plan to put growing pot on S.F. ballot

San Francisco voters may get a chance to weigh in on whether the city should tax and regulate the growing and selling of... more

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New drugs chief Les Iversen said cannabis 'safer' Professor Les Iversen

Prof Iversen believes cannabis has been "incorrectly" classified A retired professor who said cannabis was one of the... more

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New medical-pot bill to restrict providers

The fight to regulate the rapidly growing number of medical-marijuana dispensaries took a drastic swing toward shutting down the... more

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Pot town, USA? Nederland voters to decide on legalizing marijuana

Cynthia Davis, left, and Jessica Diggs are seeking approval for the Peak to Peak Cannabis Festival, which would be held in... more

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Medical marijuana vote scheduled in New Jersey

New Jersey legislators are scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that could legalize medical marijuana in New Jersey. Gov. Jon... more

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Mile Highs & Lows Metro Cannabis Inc.

As Colorado's medical-marijuana industry grows, marijuana dispensaries of all types and sizes are proliferating around the... more

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Marijuana is not a harmless drug

The issue of medical marijuana is a charade. Consider the following: Its destructive power: Nicotine is the most addictive... more

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Weed Takes Root

PAGE 1 OF 19 These are not your run-of-the-mill potheads jammed into the long, narrow classroom at Oaksterdam University, a... more

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Medical Marijuana Incorporated Unveils a Sampling of Its All Star Cast of Industry Speakers to App..

Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) is proud to announce the launch of its first National Educational Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Theatre Room on January 16 & 17, 2010. Featured prominent industry experts and celebrities include the former NORML Director and current CFO of Cannabis Science, and the founder, editor, & publisher of Marijuana News, Richard Cowan; and Medical Marijuana Inc Chairman, Bruce Perlowin. Special guest speaker and long suffering marijuana defendant, Robert Platshorn, author of "The Tuna Diaries" (featured in "The 35 Year Anniversary Issue of High Times Magazine") will regale you with tales of smuggling, federal court trial and "doing hard time" (3 decades in prison). Bobby's post release commitment to changing public opinion through education and information is engaging. Interact with The Executive Officers of MJNA, including the Director of Investor Relations, who will be present and available for consultation.

Enjoy and educate yourself with two days of segmented Classes & Workshops given by Law Makers, Tax Advisers, Northern California Growers, Cooperative Founders, Medical Marijuana Doctors, Patient Testimonials, Caregivers and Certified Addiction Therapist(s). Classes on the History of Hemp, Cannabis, Marijuana around the World, the Political Climate and Not for Profit Structuring, Legal Compliance, Cannabis Cultivation, How to Quick Start Your Medical Marijuana Delivery Service, Alchemy, Trademark & Patent filing, Franchising, Barter, Where to find The Best Products to Cultivate and Deliver the Benefits of Medical Cannabis.

A Private Screening of Jack Herer's recent documentary "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" based on his book about the history and uses of Hemp will be shown Saturday at 8:00 pm in the LA Convention Center Theatre, followed by a SOCIAL NETWORKING EVENT, featuring the diverse musical talent of DJ Dre Ghost - Presenting "THE HEMP CHRONICLES" along with other performing artists Saturday night from 9:00-Midnight.
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0573679.htmMedical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) is proud to announce the launch of its first National Educational Expo at the Los Angeles... more