Featured Article - Prop 19 Heating Up Debate On Pot Use

A federal prosecutor and an out gay legislator joined lawyers and others in San Francisco earlier this month to talk about what could happen if California voters approve a November ballot measure to legalize marijuana. Proposition 19 – the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 – would regulate marijuana in a way similar to alcohol, allowing people 21 and over to possess and consume small amounts. At one of the panels, the prosecutor spoke out against medical marijuana – which is already legal in California – and said he thinks Prop 19 will lose. Based... 

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420 News and Announcements 420 Magazine’s Mission Statement

The 420 Magazine community exists to support the repeal of all Cannabis prohibition laws and penalties throughout the world. Not another person should suffer incarceration or stigma because of these unjust laws. The 420 Magazine community believes Cannabis prohibition will end as more people become aware of the true benefits of the plant. 420 Magazine is the vehicle that provides you with the scientific and anecdotal advice of Cannabis experts in the areas of cultivation, medical, social and legal matters. Our community provides support to those bringing... 

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International Cannabis News

Petition to Reschedule ‘Marijuana’ to Recognize Medical Benefits in Final Stages

As scientists and researchers from Israel, Brazil, Canada and the US participate in the Sixth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, a coalition of medical marijuana advocates is calling on the Obama administration for prompt action on an eight-year-old petition to reschedule marijuana for medical use. The petition, filed in 2002, argues that marijuana should be classified as a drug with “accepted medical use” based on growing scientific evidence and acceptance in state law. Since the petition was filed, even more scientific... 

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Cannabis Facts

Chronology of Cannabis

12,000BC: Hemp was first used for paper and medicine by Emperor Shen 2737 BC: Cannabis referred to as a “superior” herb in the world’s first medical text, or pharmacopoeia, Shen Nung’s Pen Ts’ao, in China 1500 BC: Cannabis-smoking Scythians sweep through Europe and Asia, settling and inventing the scythe. 1400 BC: Cultural and religious use of ganja or cannabis, and charas or hashish (resin) recorded used by Hindus in India. c600 BC: Zend-Avesta, Indian scripture, speaks of hemp’s intoxicating resin. c500 BC: Gautama Buddha... 

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Cannabis Warrior of the Month - Marc Emery: Cannabis Warrior of the Month

Mar·tyr (mär’tər) One who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce devout principles. One who makes great sacrifices or suffers much in order to further a belief, cause, or principle. One who endures great suffering: a martyr to prohibition. tr.v. -tyred, -tyr·ing, -tyrs. To make a martyr of, especially to put to death for devotion to religious beliefs. To inflict great pain on; torment. War·ri·or (wôr’ē-ər, wŏr’-) One who is engaged in or experienced in battle. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically... 

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420 Band of the Month - Pato Banton

Biography Born in Birmingham, Banton first came to public attention in the early 1980s when he worked with The Beat. He recorded “Pato and Roger a Go Talk” with Ranking Roger, included on the 1982 album Special Beat Service. He went on to record a series of singles for Fashion Records and Don Christie Records. He was one of the guest artists that appeared on the UB40 album Baggariddim in 1985. Banton’s debut album was the 1985, Mad Professor-produced Mad Professor Captures Pato Banton, followed in 1987 by Never Give In, which included a collaboration... 

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420 Girl of the Month - 420 Girls

420 Girls is a social action campaign that redefines Flower Power for the progressive modern woman; featuring beautiful girls of all races and creeds ingesting Marijuana, this bold artistic metaphor raises awareness to ask for the Truth About Cannabis in a fun and engaging way. “420 Girls for Life!” 420 Girls exists to support the repeal of all Cannabis prohibition laws and penalties throughout the world. Not another person should suffer incarceration or stigma because of these unjust laws. 420 Girls believe Cannabis prohibition will end as... 

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Cannabis Cafe - Cannabutter 7 Easy Steps

If you’re looking to make some special treats, Cannabutter is a vital ingredient. The process of making cannabutter is basically just melting butter with marijuana, Straining the marijuana And then re-solidifying the butter. This works because THC (the chemical in marijuana that gets you “high”) sticks to the fat cells in butter. Cannabutter can be used in any recipe that calls for butter or oil. In this thread I will attempt to teach those who don’t know how to make Cannabutter, how to do so. The pictures may help a little but in the end... 

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How to Grow Marijuana

Everything you need to know and more about growing Marijuana, Your Complete Guide to Cannabis Cultivation. We have spent many long years gathering, developing and editing this massive archive of information and are happy to give it to the world for free. 420 Magazine has been teaching people how to grow for almost 20 years and we still take pride in helping that brand new grower who is filled with 420 passion and anxious to get started. You can join a paid class or get the same exact education right here for FREE

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