Congress Restores Student Financial Aid Eligibility For Those With Drug Convictions
Congress is pushing to overturn a draconian policy that was enacted in 1998.
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America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son. The post America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner […]
History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell. The post History […]
In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
The UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin. The post In historic move, United […]
Historic Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
After delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor. The post Historic Congressional vote to legalize […]
Focus on the family: How the War on Drugs destroyed America’s foster care system
Child protective service agencies should protect children. But the War on Drugs incentivized child removal based on unreliable drug tests. The post […]
Richard DeLisi, 71, suffers in a Florida prison while others make millions on marijuana
While DeLisi pushes a walker around his cell, Florida medical marijuana companies will bring in $800 million this year. The post Richard […]
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 […]
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 […]
If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison?
The Michigan man, 69, sold three pounds of weed in 1994. It’s time for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to set him free. The […]