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Canadian Musician Barred from U.S. for Admitting He Smoked Pot

by Wayne Pac Canadian songwriter Alan Ranta was traveling to Washington when he was questioned by police officers if he smoked marijuana. When the police asked if he had ever smoked, he told the truth — that he had smoked it regularly. The police then handcuffed Ranta and took him to the PD, then proceeded…

Ohio Allows For Medical Marijuana Use, Continues Legalization Trend
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Ohio Allows For Medical Marijuana Use, Continues Legalization Trend

On Wednesday night, The Hill reported that Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) signed a bill allowing doctors to prescribe medical marijuana as a treatment for health conditions. The law will take effect in 90 days and medical marijuana must be made available within two years. “This is a joyous day for the thousands of Ohioans…

From Montel to The Marleys, Celebrities are Getting into the Legal Marijuana Game
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From Montel to The Marleys, Celebrities are Getting into the Legal Marijuana Game

by Joe Klare   Legal marijuana means big profits that no longer go to criminals and cartels. So who is going to get those legal cannabis profits? Obviously those with the drive and foresight to navigate a new and evolving industry; also, being a celebrity doesn’t hurt. Celebrities are flooding into the “dope game.” There are…

Teen facing life in prison over pot brownies rallies worldwide support (INTERVIEW)

The Libertarian Republic has been closely following the case of Jacob Lavoro, 19, since it first became public knowledge last May. Lavoro had a clean record before he was arrested for making brownies with hash oil and then selling them. The state used the sugar, cocoa, butter and other ingredients to determine the weight of…

19-year-old Faces Life in Prison Over Pot Brownies

ROUND ROCK, TX–A Texas family is visibly distraught after 19-year-old Jacob Lavoro was charged with a first-degree felony last week. Joe Lavoro, the young man’s father, shared his outrage with KHON. “Five years to life? I’m sorry. I’m a law abiding citizen. I’m a conservative. I love my country. I’m a Vietnam veteran, but I’ll…