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%, […]
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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 […]
US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says
DOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization. The post US Attorney General falsely […]
Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s move restores opportunities in financial aid, housing, voting, and other life basics previously denied. The post Nevada governor pardons […]
Montana advocates meet deadline for cannabis legalization measure
If the signatures are verifies, adult-use legalization will be on the statewide ballot in November. The post Montana advocates meet deadline for […]
Nebraskans hustle to get medical legalization on ballot, with July 3 deadline
When the state reopened in May, advocates scrambled to get signatures. They’ll need 130,000 by July 3. The post Nebraskans hustle to […]