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.
New Item for Sunglass Hut: Hemp Shades
A British company called Hemp has designed stoner-friendly sunglasses made from hemp and flax fiber composite material, coated with eco-friendly bio resin. They look similar to the shades John Lennon used to wear.
Harborside, Weedmaps Contribute to Florida MMJ Initiative
The financial battle lines are being drawn in Florida around Amendment 2, which would legalize medical marijuana if passed by voters in November. So far, $5.5 million has been donated in favor and $4.2 million against.
Canada's Princess of Pot Wants to Shake Up Parliament
While notorious pot seed salesman and cannabis activist Marc Emery awaits the final phase of his release from U.S. prison and deportation to Canada, his wife Jodie is hoping to get the Liberal Party's nod to run for Parliament.
Review: Nicola Peltz in 'Affluenza'
Kevin Asch's followup to "Holy Rollers" portrays another New York subculture: Long Island trustafarians. Set in the 2000s, the movie's backdrop is the country's looming financial crisis.
Reveler Burned Alive at Festival in Utah
Utah's Burning Man-style event, Element 11, was the setting for a bizarre death that occurred Saturday night. An attendee who ran into a huge bonfire did not survive.
Sen. Cory Booker: Pills Are 'More Dangerous Than Marijuana'
During his successful Senate campaign, former Newark Mayor Cory Booker called for "a structured national conversation about decriminalizing marijuana." He's taking a wait-and-see approach to legalization.