Politics

Arizona, Nebraska advocates turn in signatures to put legalization on the ballot

Statewide initiatives would legalize adult-use cannabis in Arizona, and medical marijuana in Nebraska. The post Arizona, Nebraska advocates turn in…

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Oregon could decriminalize all drugs in November election

The nation's most wide-ranging drug reform measure secures a spot on the ballot. The post Oregon could decriminalize all drugs…

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Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today

Possession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.…

5 years ago

Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana

A remembrance: The Harvard physician's 1971 book laid the scientific foundation for today's legal cannabis laws. The post Dr. Lester…

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Seattle repeals drug loitering law that led to racist harassment and arrests

Drug loitering laws are modern-day 'vagrancy' laws, giving cops unchecked power to arrest anyone without cause. The post Seattle repeals…

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US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says

DOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization. The post US Attorney…

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Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions

Gov. Steve Sisolak's move restores opportunities in financial aid, housing, voting, and other life basics previously denied. The post Nevada…

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Montana advocates meet deadline for cannabis legalization measure

If the signatures are verifies, adult-use legalization will be on the statewide ballot in November. The post Montana advocates meet…

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Nebraskans hustle to get medical legalization on ballot, with July 3 deadline

When the state reopened in May, advocates scrambled to get signatures. They'll need 130,000 by July 3. The post Nebraskans…

5 years ago

Can you love cannabis and support the police?

Police don't merely enforce unjust laws. They help create them, protect them, and profit from them. The post Can you…

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