Politics

South Dakota judge strikes down state’s marijuana legalization vote

PIERRE, SD — A South Dakota judge on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that legalized recreational marijuana after…

5 years ago

Virginia’s Legislature just passed a legalization bill—but it’s not a done deal

The two chambers must work through a reconciliation bill before Gov. Ralph Northam can sign it into law. The post…

5 years ago

Is Amsterdam really going to ban tourists from cannabis coffeeshops?

The mayor wants the ban, but few others do—and the results could be disastrous. The post Is Amsterdam really going…

5 years ago

He was serving a life sentence for cannabis. Then he got a phone call from Ivanka Trump

Craig Cesal is living proof of how ludicrous America's war on drugs became. The post He was serving a life…

5 years ago

Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories

On his final day in office, Donald Trump pardoned 12 federal marijuana prisoners serving outrageous sentences. The post Trump pardoned…

5 years ago

Mexico is moving to legalize cannabis in 2021. What does that mean for the US?

Marijuana legalization—expected by April 30—could quiet narco-violence and open global opportunities for Mexican companies. The post Mexico is moving to…

6 years ago

Don’t panic, Montana: Here’s why legislators aren’t likely to delay legalization

There's a lot of anti-legalization bluster in Helena, but leaders expect marijuana rules to be enacted on schedule. The post…

6 years ago

In New York, Gov. Cuomo vows (again) to legalize marijuana

It's gonna be hard to watch all that cannabis tax money migrate to New Jersey. The post In New York,…

6 years ago

New Democratic Majority In Senate Bodes Well For Cannabis Policy Reform

With the shift in political power, federal cannabis reform could have a real fighting chance.

6 years ago