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Economics

Canada’s Pot Stocks Struggle a Year After Legalization

On the anniversary week of Canada’s first legal marijuana sale, we’re taking a look at how...

Economics

Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Hurt Worker Productivity In Canada

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but that doesn’t mean workers are less productive.

Legal

Mexican Lawmakers Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill

Court-mandated end of prohibition is coming, the only question is when.

Politics

After Quasi-Decriminalization, North Dakota Activists Relaunch Legalization Bid

Activists in North Dakota, heartened by the state's recent reduction (not dissolution!) of cannabis penalties, are...

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Marijuana Legalization: Where’s the Buzz About Freedom?

All adults should have the right to possess and enjoy cannabis.

Politics

Activists Shocked as Hickenlooper Claims Credit for Colorado’s Cannabis Legalization

Despite what the presidential candidate suggested at the Democratic Debate on Thursday, Hickenlooper opposed cannabis legalization,...

Politics

New York State Legalization Bill Dies as Decriminalization Expands

A long hoped-for cannabis legalization bill died in the New York state assembly, but reform advocates...

Economics

Shame of the Cities: Why Marijuana Legalization Isn’t Buying CA Nice Things

High taxes and hundreds of cities and counties refusing to legalize commercial cannabis sales means California...

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Activists Back Last-Ditch Bid for New York Cannabis Legalization in 2019

With the end of the legislative session in Albany closing in, a new bill has been...

Economics

Northern Swan’s Newest Appointees Vindicate AOC’s Critique of Cannabis Legalization

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won praise from activists when she decried a white-dominated legal cannabis industry. As if...

Joint Opinions

What Cannabis Legalization Opponents Have Right

Amid the distortions and tired lies, legalization foes are speaking one truth: commercial cannabis isn’t working...

Industry Events

NYC Cannabis Parade Draws Prominent Politicians as Legalization Stalls Upstate

New York City's annual Cannabis Parade was headlined by one of the city’s highest officials, Public...

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How Hemp Could Block Federal Cannabis Legalization

There are a couple four-letter words standing between cannabis and federal legalization — literally and metaphorically.

Politics

Illinois Governor Unveils Cannabis Legalization Plan

The countdown to legal marijuana in Illinois has begun, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker just unveiled his...

Politics

Police Pot Seizures Rise As New Zealand Approaches Legalization Referendum

As New Zealand waits on a promised cannabis legalization referendum, a domestic industry is starting to...

Politics

Will a High-Profile Cannabis Raid Spur Myanmar’s Legalization Effort?

A U.S. citizen was among a trio arrested in Myanmar for running a 20-acre cannabis plantation,...

Medical

Study Indicates Legalization Isn’t Encouraging Teens to Vape More Cannabis

A recent study of teen consumption choices quells concerns that edibles and vape pens are luring...

Legal

Oregon Ballot Initiative Calls for Justice with Legalization

Activists have come together to push for the Legalization Justice Act, which seeks to "implement a...

Joint Opinions

How Marijuana Legalization Keeps Law Enforcement Honest

Analysis shows fruitless police searches are reduced and trust in police is increased when cannabis is...

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Mexico Militarizes Anti-Cannabis Enforcement Despite Legalization Promises

Contradicting his boast to have "ended" the drug war and his pledge to explore cannabis legalization,...