Politics

America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom

After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack's cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. The post America’s longest-serving…

5 years ago

5 takeaways from New Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill

New Jersey legislators may vote on a contentious adult-use implementation bill this week. Here's what's in it. The post 5…

5 years ago

How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag. The post How a 6-foot-8…

6 years ago

South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization

South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine…

6 years ago

Nebraska advocates aim for a marijuana legalization twofer in 2022

Foiled in their bid to legalize in 2020, advocates up the ante and go for both medical and adult-use measures…

6 years ago

History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition

The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell. The…

6 years ago

The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?

Nope. But you can help make it so. The post The House passed the MORE Act. Is weed legal now?…

6 years ago

Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana charges as legalization takes effect

Nearly 6,000 cases are expected to be dropped in Maricopa County alone. The post Arizona prosecutors drop thousands of marijuana…

6 years ago