“It would not be shocking to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition signed into law this year,” said Tom Angell, a marijuana reform advocate. The influx of new members in the U.S. House of Representatives and the ousting of certain key anti-marijuana figures from the federal government could herald the approach of a “green… Continue reading Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
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Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
A recent high-profile stop has led to a lawsuit by two former highway patrol officers who now operate a cannabis transportation business. Recreational cannabis may be legal in California, but complex laws in the state mean officers are still regularly pulling people over and seizing marijuana. In fact, in 2018, California Highway Patrol officers seized… Continue reading Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
Attorney General Nom William Barr Says He Won’t Go After Legal Pot
Despite the fact that Barr would respect state laws in regards to marijuana, some drug policy advocates argued that he should not be made attorney general. As the Senate conducted confirmation hearings with President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, most questions were focused on how William Barr would steer investigations into possible collusion between the… Continue reading Attorney General Nom William Barr Says He Won’t Go After Legal Pot
Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book
The California senator discusses her stance on prohibition, de-scheduling and the need for the war on drugs to be dismantled in her new book. More and more democratic politicians are getting on board with marijuana legalization, according to Forbes. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is one of them, as she discusses the topic in her new… Continue reading Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book
Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Analysts say that more politicians are getting behind marijuana legalization as their constituents express their support. With two-thirds of Americans saying that they are in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana, advocates for cannabis reform say that the time is right for making major changes to United States drug policy. “The train has left the station,”… Continue reading Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada
While cannabis enthusiasts rejoiced, policymakers cautioned that the legalization effort would have unpredictable, wide-ranging effects. While the United States has dabbled in legalizing marijuana in piecemeal legislation passed through the states, our neighbors to the north have fully ended the prohibition on cannabis, becoming just the second country in the world to legalize marijuana. The… Continue reading Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada
Is The White House Waging A "Secret War" On Marijuana?
The administration’s Marijuana Policy Coordination Committee may be responsible for hindering marijuana legalization. Trump has said in the past that he supports states’ rights to establish their own marijuana policies—yet according to a report by BuzzFeed News, administration officials are waging a “secret war on weed” to push back on support of marijuana legalization across… Continue reading Is The White House Waging A "Secret War" On Marijuana?
Can You Really Fly Out Of LAX With Weed?
A high-minded new California law makes LAX the first major airport to take a pro-pot stance. The friendly skies just got a little friendlier if you’re flying out of Los Angeles. The City of Angels’ bustling airport recently moved to allow passengers to pack their pot in carry-on luggage, according to an announcement posted on… Continue reading Can You Really Fly Out Of LAX With Weed?
New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Governor Cuomo’s big move could pave the way for New York to become the 10th US state to legalize recreational marijuana. Governor Andrew Cuomo made a big step towards legalizing marijuana for adult use on Thursday as he pulled together a group to write the bill, Vox reports. The proposal is based on the recommendations… Continue reading New York Takes Big Step Towards Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Vets Turn To Medical Pot, Despite The VA's Policy
The VA remains focused on studying the drug’s “problems of use” instead of its “therapeutic potential.” Once a month, the veterans’ hall in Santa Cruz, California, is home to an unlikely meeting, where dozens of former service members line up to receive a voucher for free cannabis products from local distributors. “I never touched the… Continue reading Vets Turn To Medical Pot, Despite The VA's Policy