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Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Weed Possession

The Mississippi Supreme Court voted last week to uphold a life sentence without the possibility of parole for a man…

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U.S. English Teacher Sentenced to 14 Years in Russia for Pot ‘Smuggling’

Former U.S. Embassy diplomat Marc Fogel was recently sentenced to 14 years in prison for cannabis trafficking. Aside from his…

4 years ago

Study Shows Cannabis Use Could Lead to Increased Kindness and Empathy

Led by researchers for The University of New Mexico, the study was published in the journal Scientific Reports. It is…

4 years ago

American Medical Association Adopts Cannabis Expungement Resolution

The American Medical Association announced last week that it has approved a resolution calling on states that have legalized or…

4 years ago

Court Ruling on Ballot Measures Simplifies Legalizing Weed in Nebraska

A federal judge has struck down provisions of Nebraska’s voter initiative process in a ruling that will simplify efforts to…

4 years ago

Snake Venom and Cannabis: Kenya’s Economic Salvation?

George Wajackoyah, one of four Kenyan presidential candidates in the pending national elections, is proposing to legalize cannabis and raise…

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Athens, Georgia on Cusp of Major Decriminalization Ordinance

The city of Athens, Georgia is on the brink of a significant drug reform, with the Athens-Clarke County Legislative Review…

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Study Shows Medical Cannabis Enrollment Has Quadrupled

While recreational and medical legalization is sweeping the country, a recent study revealed that enrollment in medical-only programs quadrupled between…

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