war on drugs

Neat idea, Canna Bumps: Thanks for keeping marijuana illegal

The maker of cannabis-based 'cocaine' pulled the product on Monday, but its harm will live on for years. The post…

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New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana: Weed is legal in NY starting today

Cannabis is legal in New York today. Yes, today. The law takes effect immediately. The post New York becomes 17th…

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This plumber was sentenced to 12 years for growing marijuana in legal state. How is that possible?

Outdated drug war laws and a secondary offense led to Thomas Laverty's outrageous sentence. The post This plumber was sentenced…

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Why weed’s greatest villain hounded Billie Holiday to death

The story of Harry Anslinger's racist harassment of Billie Holiday, one of America's greatest artists, will break your heart. The…

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Trump pardoned 12 cannabis prisoners on his way out. Here are their stories

On his final day in office, Donald Trump pardoned 12 federal marijuana prisoners serving outrageous sentences. The post Trump pardoned…

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Mexico is moving to legalize cannabis in 2021. What does that mean for the US?

Marijuana legalization—expected by April 30—could quiet narco-violence and open global opportunities for Mexican companies. The post Mexico is moving to…

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Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions

Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others. The post Illinois officials say they’ve expunged…

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