Rep. Pete Sessions Compares Weed Industry to Slavery
Republican U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) faces universal backlash from officials and NORML leadership after making “shameful” remarks comparing the cannabis industry […]
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Congress sends marijuana research bill to Biden’s desk, finally
The bill was passed back in April, but Texas Sen. John Cornyn threw a fit and blocked it—until earlier this week. The […]
Cannabis Legalization Hearing Held by Congressional Committee
The House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties announced on Nov. 8 that on Nov. 15 it would be holding […]
Majority of Nearly Every Subgroup in U.S. Favors Legal Pot, Gallup Poll Shows
Spanning across 35 subgroups divided by ideology, religiosity, and age, the majority of nearly every demographic supported legal cannabis in the U.S. […]
Nearly 70% of Oregon bans psilocybin, but clinics will still open next year
Oregonians banned psilocybin in a majority of counties in the 2022 election, but the state is still opening up clinics in 2023. […]
How to reschedule or deschedule marijuana under federal law
Rescheduling cannabis involves an arduous process that takes years. Here’s how it works, and how Congress could accomplish it quicker and easier. […]
National cannabis advocates demand end to blockade of Washington DC’s adult-use market
National cannabis advocates are using election momentum to push for a legal adult-use market in Washington DC, which was approved by voters […]
Four legalization lessons from the 2022 election
Hooray for Maryland and Missouri, but legalization only went 2-for-5, the worst showing in years. Here’s what voters taught us in 2022. […]
Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. Here’s what happens next
The measure decriminalizes psychedelic possession almost immediately. Psilocybin treatment centers will likely open in 2025. The post Colorado just voted to legalize […]
America hits 21 legalization states after roaring midterm elections
Missouri and Maryland legalize it. Pennsylvania elevates the pro-pot Sen. John Fetterman. The post America hits 21 legalization states after roaring midterm […]