Zig-Zag Orders Cease and Desist for Trudeau Papers
The possible future Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has his own knock-off Zig-Zag rolling paper brand until Mar. 21. Toronto's Vapor Central has been asked to stop selling them.
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Dan Harris' Startling Drug Confession
"Nightline" co-anchor Dan Harris blames a major on-air space-out he had in 2004 on his cocaine and Ecstasy use. The newsman is sober now, but felt he had to share this in a blog post.
Miley Cyrus Breaks Out Marijuana Outfit for New Tour
Miley Cyrus opened her latest tour last night in Vancouver. Among the many outfits and stage props was a custom-made leotard dotted with pot leaves.
Ann Coulter Uses the R-Word to Describe Pot Smokers
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter insulted two groups with one dumb statement on a radio show this week. "It is as if they legalized retard pills," she quipped about marijuana.
UFC's Jessica Eye Suspended for Pot Positive
Jessica Eye is the first female ultimate fighter to be suspended for using a banned substance, in her case marijuana. She failed a drug test in October and was punished in January.
Congress' Cannabis Caucus Calls for Marijuana Rescheduling
On Feb. 12, 18 House reps sent a letter to Pres Obama requesting he "instruct Attorney General Holder to delist or classify marijuana in a more appropriate way." The signees include 17 Dems and one Republican.
Italian Court Reverses Marijuana Sentencing Law
Since 2006, Italy's prisons have been bursting with marijuana prisoners due to harsher penalties. Now a constitutional court in Rome has overturned that law.
High Times Sues Over New Ad Rules in Colorado
Preventing marijuana businesses from advertising in publications is the subject of a suit filed by High Times and Westword against the state of Colorado in federal court on Feb. 10.