How medical marijuana and air guitar sent this ‘Hurt Locker’ hero to prison
After serving on a bomb squad in Iraq, Sean Worsley managed his PTSD with medical marijuana—until Alabama sent him to prison for […]
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How the war on drugs killed Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor’s death is a direct result of the war on drugs. Examine how the police harmed yet another innocent and learn […]
Border Patrol keeps seizing legal cannabis far from border in California
And it’s costing fledgling businesses—licensed by the state, and following the rules—millions of dollars. The post Border Patrol keeps seizing legal cannabis […]
Canada’s cannabis pardon program is failing. Here’s why
More than a year after Canada went legal, only 436 people have applied. Is the process too burdensome? The post Canada’s cannabis […]
California cannabis arrests down 27%, but racial disparities increase
California cops recorded the fewest cannabis arrests since 1954, but racial disparities actually grew worse. The post California cannabis arrests down 27%, […]
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 signatures to […]
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 in November […]
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. The post […]
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 Grinspoon encouraged […]
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 drug loitering […]