He May Be the Only American Sent to Prison for the Pot Tax
The Cannabis Operator Prosecutors Got Like Al Capone In this first-person commentary, Ryan Richmond argues that after marijuana charges failed, federal authorities […]
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Ohio, Texas And South Carolina Are All Tightening Hemp Rules, Just Not The Same Way
Ohio’s new law is already in effect. South Carolina’s Senate went with a narrow regulate-it-don’t-ban-it model. Texas is about to wipe smokable […]
Marijuana Reform Isn’t This White House’s Drug Policy Priority
Sara Carter, the former investigative journalist and Fox News contributor now serving as White House drug czar, has spent her early months […]
Cannabis Can Cost You Your Visa: Immigration Risks for Non-Citizens in the United States
Weed may be legal in much of America, but for non-citizens, one hit, one job, or one admission can blow up a […]
The FDA Is Done Ignoring CBD. Its Free Ride May Be Over
The agency has quietly sent a CBD compliance and enforcement policy to the White House for review, a move that could bring […]
Chile Under Kast: What the Hard Right Means for Cannabis
A new chapter has begun for Chilean politics. After defeating candidate Jeannette Jara in the runoff election by 58% to 41%, President […]
Anti-Cannabis Group SAM Says New York Weed Is Failing. The Data Says Otherwise.
A point-by-point look at SAM’s New York report finds a familiar pattern: selective data, overstated conclusions and a weaker case than advertised. […]
Colombian President Says ‘Weed Was for Protest, Cocaine Is the Drug of Capital’
Yesterday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared before the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, where he firmly criticized outdated anti-drug policies (such as […]
I Was a Cop Who Enforced Marijuana Laws. Now I’m Speaking Out.
“Do you know why I stopped you this evening?” “No sir, I was going the speed limit…” “You have a taillight out, […]
Virginia Lawmakers Passed A Bill To Free Weed Prisoners. Now It’s Up To The Governor.
Virginia lawmakers have sent a marijuana resentencing bill to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, opening a path for people still incarcerated or under supervision […]