by Steve Birr Support for the legalization of marijuana is at its highest point in nearly 50 years amid a big push for recreational legalization in five states. A new poll from Gallup shows that 60 percent of Americans support legalization, up from 58 percent last year. The country was divided on the issue in…
By Joe Klare Newly leaked emails from Wikileaks show that Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a thumbs down to the idea of marijuana legalization in a paid speech in 2014. More specifically, Clinton’s comments came during an on-stage O & A with the Chairman and CEO of Xerox: URSULA BURNS: So long means thumbs…
by Steve Birr Advocates in five states are pushing for recreational marijuana legalization this election year in tight races, arguing the industry will be a revenue boon for their states. The ballot initiative in California is getting the most attention, holding roughly 60 percent popular approval in polling and promising to rake in enormous revenue for the…
It’s Time for A Third Choice by Elias J. Atienza I am a Filipino-American millennial. I’m voting in my first presidential election this year and unfortunately for my generation, the two party system chose Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I cannot put into words what my disgust is for both of these candidates are. But I’m…
by Jonah Bennett Soldiers in Alaska are officially banned from attending marijuana fairs, even though the drug is legal in the state, the Army stated Thursday. This ban applies to fairs and conventions and also extends to “hemp” products, as well, the Associated Press reports. The reason that 11,000 Alaska-based soldiers are banned from these sorts of events…
by Brian Nichols It’s Constitution Day, which means it’s yet another day for America to celebrate the best darn document a government has ever been based upon. But with that being said, the Constitution is not perfect, and it could definitely use some improvements. So, without further ado… these are the top 5 best ideas…
by Kitty Testa Recreational marijuana usage elicits visions of dread-locked burnouts giggling over pot gummies, but a more refined market is developing—at least in Colorado. Cultivating Spirits is an upscale eatery in Silverthorne, CO offering cannabis pairings to complement their food and wine offerings. The establishment’s owner, Philip Wolf, is a cannabis sommelier, accredited by…
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…
by Joe Klare In 1992, Timothy Tyler was busted for selling LSD and marijuana to a police informant. It was his third strike, and even though his first two convictions (also for drugs) only got him probation, the third sent Timothy to prison for the rest of his life. Earlier this week, President Obama commuted…
By Stonegait Institute The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners met Thursday night to vote on a one-year moratorium for all medical marijuana facilities within the county. The Stonegait Institute was out in front of this issue, informing the public of what was going on, and sending activists to the meeting to speak out against…