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Culture

Mckayla Wilkes Is Running for Congress, and Yes, She’s Been Arrested for Weed

A candidate for the House of Representatives is doing what no national political candidate before her...

Politics

New Jersey Will Vote on Cannabis Legalization in 2020

Voters in New Jersey will decide whether to legalize cannabis in next year. A measure approved...

Legal

While Cannabis Industry Grows, More People Are Being Busted for Weed

Arrest rates show the War on Drugs is still going full force.

Politics

Bernie’s Pot Legalization Plan Bars Big Tobacco — But Would It Work?

Bernie Sanders has released his plan for cannabis legalization, which features provisions to keep Big Tobacco...

Politics

New York Proposes a Cannabis ‘Common Market’ in the Tri-State Area

Federal prohibition doesn’t allow for cannabis products to cross state lines, but shared regulation strategies can.

Politics

The State of Cannabis Today: Where Weed Is Legal Around the World

Here are the bud basics you need to know about the state of cannabis legalization around...

Hemp

Hemp Makes Marijuana Crimes Difficult to Prosecute

The arbitrary distinction that makes hemp actually marijuana is causing challenges for law enforcement.

In History

Luxembourg May Be First European Country to Legalize Cannabis

Don’t get too excited, foreigners would be likely barred from participation and home grow is also...

Medical

Medical Cannabis in Utah Will Not Impede Federal Funds

Utah demonstrates that states and institutions can no longer claim they can't legalize marijuana because they'll...

Hemp

Texas Governor Fumes as Hemp Law Leads to Cannabis Case Dismissals

Politicians are up in arms about the cannabis testing deficiency that’s allowed cases to slip through...

Politics

Congress Introduces Law to Deschedule Cannabis, Considers Banking Reform

Today was one of the biggest days in Washington, D.C. for the cannabis legalization movement so...

Politics

House Judiciary Committee Holds Historic Hearing on Cannabis & Racial Justice

The discussion was specifically framed in terms of recognizing and correcting the racial and social iniquities...

In The Magazine

How Moms Turned Advocates Lead the Push for Pediatric Cannabis

Some of the strongest advocates for legalizing medicinal marijuana are those for whom the issue hits...

Economics

Hemp Industry Creating Tens of Thousands of Jobs for American Workforce

Health and wellness products sourced from hemp expected to reach $2 billion range within next two...

Politics

The Cannabis Industry Lobbies on Capitol Hill for Banking & Equity

The cannabis industry lit up Capitol Hill this week, as advocates lobbied their representatives, focusing on...

Legal

Study: No Link Between Legal Weed & Traffic Deaths

The latest research finds that cannabis legalization is not linked to an increase in traffic deaths,...

Politics

Why Is the U.S. Providing Aid to Albania’s Cannabis Eradication Campaign?

Albania is pledging another one of its endless and fruitless cannabis eradication campaigns, which never succeed...

Culture

Cannabis Now’s Ultimate Guide to 420

Whether you’ve been loyally observing the holiday for years or you’re a newcomer to the festivities,...

Industry Events

Where to Celebrate 420 Across America This Year

420 has arrived and it’s time to celebrate properly. Here’s our list of where to celebrate...

Culture

Ben & Jerry’s Backs Cannabis Record Expungement Program for 420

Ben & Jerry’s are getting into the spirit of 420 this year by teaming up with...