Tag Archives: Marijuana Regulation

Post Legal Marijuana, What Happens to Drug War Victims?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Jackie Carta

Here’s an interesting question: What does the United States have in common with countries like Oman, Pakistan, and South Sudan? The answer, as Take Part dreadfully details, is that the “Land of the Free” doesn’t guarantee a judicial concept called “retroactive … Continue reading →

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Will Big Marijuana Crush CA’s Local Growers?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Jackie Carta

This November, recreational marijuana is almost certain to be approved in California, the eight-largest economy in the world. Medical marijuana is already a billion-dollar business in the Golden State, and allowing dispensaries to open the doors to everyone 21 and … Continue reading →

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Legendary Pot Smuggler Howard Marks Dead at 70

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jackie Carta

Howard Marks was an unlikely candidate for a drug kingpin. But with operations in far-flung locales like Singapore, the the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan, it could be said the sun never set on his empire. Marks passed away yesterday after … Continue reading →

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CA Group Wants ‘Restrictive’ Recreational Pot Laws

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Jackie Carta

California occupies a sparking place in the imagination of people around the world. Almost instinctively, the Golden State conjures up images of beach parties, movie stars, and sun-drenched boulevards. But the reality is far more complicated. Because while there are a few notable … Continue reading →

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DEA Decision on Marijuana Coming by June

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jackie Carta

Whether the Drug Enforcement Agency continues to consider a marijuana a Schedule 1 drug will be decided in the next few months, according to a letter sent to senators and reported by the Huffington Post. While the 25-page document offers no … Continue reading →

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