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Politics

President Biden Sets Federal Cannabis Legalization in Motion

Though more symbolic than substantive, presidential pardon and pressure on Congress is biggest move from the...

Politics

President Biden ‘Working On’ Releasing Cannabis Prisoners

President Joseph Biden says his administration is “working on” releasing federal marijuana prisoners. But he still...

Politics

Can Kentucky’s Governor Legalize Cannabis —And What About President Biden?

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has vowed to do what lawmakers won’t and allow his state’s citizens...

Politics

President Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Reform

President Biden will wait until after the midterm elections to act on cannabis policy reform, according...

Legal

Biden Debuts Application For Federal Marijuana Pardon Documentation

The Biden Administration last week launched a new application for individuals who were pardoned for federal...

In History

Presidents’ Day: (In)hale to the Chiefs

A cannabis timeline featuring America’s most plant-friendly presidents.

Politics

Biden Approaches Trifecta of Cannabis Reform Wish List

Historic actions giving the cannabis industry access to financial services, expungement of convictions for possession and...

Politics

Just What Is Joe Biden’s Marijuana Policy?

Failed campaign promises, unforced errors, and unclear ideas: If Joe Biden has a marijuana policy directive,...

Politics

Bernie Beats Biden on Pot

With the Democratic horserace having narrowed into a two-man contest, cannabis voters appear to face a...

Joint Opinions

On Cannabis, Drug War Biden is Right About One Thing

The drug-war architect is skeptical about marijuana legalization and has the wrong idea, but for the...

Politics

Kamala Harris & Joe Biden Are Challenged on Their Drug Records in Debate

Sorry, Twitter: The California senator wasn’t quite “destroyed,” but she didn’t offer an explanation for why...

Legal

Congressional Lawmakers Optimistic About Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Bill

Lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced hugely important bipartisan legislation to give cannabis businesses access to traditional...

Culture

Craig Cesal: From Felon to Cannabis Freedom Fighter

After being granted clemency on his life without parole sentence on conspiracy charges, former cannabis lifer...

In The Magazine

A Clarion Call

It’s up to each of us to protect, preserve and promote the mighty plant.

Current Events

Week in Review: Germany Likely to Legalization; Politics a Hot Topic at SXSW

ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.

Politics

Washington State Lawmakers Approve Interstate Cannabis Commerce Bill

A legislative committee has approved a bill that would allow cannabis companies to conduct business across...

Politics

Cannabis Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Released

A federal judge has issued a compassionate release order for Luke Scarmazzo, who was sentenced to...

Politics

Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolfe As He Exits

The pardon brings a welcome end to the rapper's dark journey that included a six-month prison...

Economics

Wall Street High

The continuing volatile and prosperous potential of today’s cannabis stock market.

Legal

Why More Cannabis Arrests Are Good for Legalization

The DEA reported an increase in marijuana arrests and seizures last year—which is what the legal...