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Yes, pot is stronger today, but not for the reasons you think – Marijuana News

Taboos about drugs are lying shattered across the U.S., like broken debris after a party. But even as some states have begun to decriminalize or legalize marijuana, there is an argument that is making some Americans hesitate.

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Utah Mom With Rare, Painful Disease Advocates Marijuana Legalization: 'Any Politician Who Has a Heart Should Get Behind this Effort' – Marijuana News

Enedina Stanger and her husband recently moved with their girls to Colorado, where marijuana is legal, rather than risk possible arrest and losing custody of their children.

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Legalized marijuana gaining support in Tennessee – Marijuana News

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  (WKRN) – Supporters of legal marijuana hope to spur action on an issue they say has broad support in Tennessee.

Brenda Gunsallus, co-owner of Sahara Wellness in Las Vegas.  Video Image: KTNV.com

First all-female-owned medical marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas opening at 420 Sahara Ave. – Marijuana News

Four women are opening the first all-female-owned medical marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas.

Jerry and Lisa Miller pose with their dog Dinah, who suffers through cluster seizures about once a month. Image: Karl Etters, Tallahassee Democrat

Pet owners excited about pot research potential – Marijuana News

Lisa Miller believes pot may be the cure for the tremors that regularly overtake her dog Dinah.

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2016 Will Be Marijuana's Big Year – Marijuana News

2015 was a pretty amazing year for progress in the legalization of marijuana. Four states and the District of Columbia legalized recreational marijuana, many states decriminalized it and several more states approved medical marijuana.

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The Top 10 Marijuana Policy Victories of 2015 – Marijuana News

In 2015, state legislators considered bills to legalize marijuana in 21 states, decriminalize marijuana possession in 17 states, and legalize medical marijuana in 19 states.

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DEA Takes 'Baby Step' on CBD, Eliciting Optimism and Outrage – Marijuana News

The Drug Enforcement Administration announced Wednesday it’s making research into the non-intoxicating cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) easier, but advocates for legal access to what appears an effective treatment for epilepsy say the change doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Volunteers in Denver give away free pot to the homeless on Christmas Eve, to raise awareness about homelessness. Image: Denver7 reporter Jennifer Kovaleski

Volunteers in Denver give away free pot to the homeless on Christmas Eve – Marijuana News

DENVER - A local nonprofit hit the streets of Downtown Denver on Christmas Eve and gave away a thousand free, pre-rolled marijuana joints to the homeless and anyone else who wanted one. "Merry Christmas and a puff puff, New Year's," said one woman who accepted a joint.

Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs stand in line Thursday, Dec. 17, waiting to vote on a cannabis cultivation referendum. Image via Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon Warm Springs tribe approves pot sales project – Marijuana News

PORTLAND — Members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have approved a plan to build a facility to grow marijuana on their reservation in Central Oregon and sell it at tribe-owned stores outside the reservation.


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