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Politics
Police Play ‘Catch and Release’ With Cannabis Offenders: Roadblocks to Progress in Maryland
April 1, 2019Maryland’s attempts at progress in cannabis policy have met with resistance, both from the police and...
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Legal
#MarijuanaJustice Looks to Legalize Pot, Combat Racist Policing in NYC
February 28, 2019New York City politicians push for equity as legalization looms in the Empire State.
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Legal
The Loopholes in New York City’s Public Cannabis Smoking Policy Will Hurt People of Color
September 6, 2018Mayor Bill de Blasio has a new policy discouraging New York City cops from making arrests...
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Medical
Vets to Protest For Medical Marijuana Outside VA Headquarters
August 21, 2018This Veterans' Day, a group of veterans will be camping out at the national offices of the...
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Legal
New York City’s ‘New’ Marijuana Arrest Strategy Would Mean Lots of Marijuana Arrests
June 21, 2018Cops could still arrest minorities, former offenders — anyone, really.
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Politics
NYC Moves to Cancel Future Pot Arrests Following Public Pressure
May 22, 2018New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made a major announcement about his city’s policing on...
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Politics
New York Moves to Address Racial Injustices in Marijuana Policing, Industry
May 17, 2018Suddenly, New York state's political establishment is looking seriously at cannabis legalization, driven by growing concerns...
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Joint Opinions
Marijuana Decriminalization Works
February 17, 2015Decriminalization is a term often used to describe the elimination of criminal penalties associated with the...
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In History
The Year in Weed: Biggest Cannabis Moves in 2014
January 1, 2015Photo by Monkiphoto It’s been an exciting year of ups and downs for everyone’s favorite plant,...
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Legal
NY Sees Decrease in Cannabis Arrests
December 10, 2014Many people across the country have been excited to witness the changes in cannabis legislation in...
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Joint Opinions
NYC Decriminalizes Marijuana… 37 Years Late
November 19, 2014The long withstanding battle in New York City between stoners and the boys in blue has...
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Politics
Will 27,000 Annual Marijuana Arrests Stop in New York City Under Mayor Bill de Blasio?
March 6, 2014On New Year’s Day, Bill de Blasio was officially sworn into office as the mayor of...
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Politics
Cannabis Reform Removed From New York Budget
May 1, 2013Cannabis Reform Activists Decry ‘Ugly’ Cannabis Reform Free New York Budget Deal
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Economics
One Million Hours Spent On Marijuana Arrests
April 29, 2013NYPD Spent One Million Hours On 440,000 Cannabis Arrests, A “Huge Waste” Says Report A joint...
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Current Events
Major Blow to “Stop & Frisk” Component
January 15, 2013A federal judge in New York City has found some, but not all, of the City’s...