James Garner in 2011: 'Marijuana Should Be Legal'
Actor James Garner, who passed away yesterday in California at 86, was a big fan of marijuana. "I don't know where I'd be without it," he wrote in his memoir. "It opened my mind to a lot of things."
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What's Your Favorite Name for Marijuana?
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Handful of Pot Shops Open for Business in Washington
The Liquor Control Board issued licenses to 24 stores, a few of which started selling marijuana to adult users the week of July 7. Many stores, however, including Seattle's Cannabis City, have since run out of weed.
John McEnroe's Son Busted for Coke and Pills in NYC
Kevin McEnroe, tennis legend John McEnroe's son, was arrested on July 15 in New York for purchasing coke and Vicodin in the East Village. Police moved in after the street deal went down.
Grateful Dead 'Europe 72' Concert Movie
A live recording of the Grateful Dead performing in Germany during their famous Europe '72 tour screened as part of the Meetup at the Movies series nationwide on on July 17. Watch the show here.
Colorado Edibles Industry Under Fire
Lack of refrigeration and other issues are plaguing edibles companies in Colorado, leading to inspections and recalls. However, one company, At Home Baked, is calling the campaign to clean up the medibles industry a "witch hunt."
Washington, DC Decriminalizes Marijuana!
After months of discussion, Washington, DC's City Council voted to decriminalize possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. The new rules went into effect on July 17.
Herbie Hancock Urges Judge to Take It Easy on Pot Smuggler
Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock has written a letter to a federal judge on behalf of his friend Bruce Veniero, a former Los Angeles club owner who was busted for marijuana smuggling in 1998.