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Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders Moves to End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis

In a move that decisively sets his stance on drug policy apart from any other candidate,...

Politics

New Federal Bill Would Protect Patients in Legal States

While some lawmakers remain convinced that simply attaching a few riders to a federal spending bill...

Legal

UK Would Make Millions in Taxes From Legal Cannabis

As members of Parliament ended a debate on Monday over the nationwide legalization of cannabis, a...

Medical

History of Drugs Chronicled in New Book

Dr. David Bearman's new book "Drugs Are Not the Devil’s Tools: How Discrimination and Greed Created...

Economics

Canada Approves Cannabis as Medical Expense

The Great White North has had its fair share of cannabis controversy lately, with Health Canada...

Economics

WA Body Care Company Brings Cannabis to Retail Marketplace

Cannabis Basics, a body care company based out of Washington state, continues to bask in the...

Cultivation

The Rise of American Hemp

Since the passing of a 2014 farm bill, states that have legalized industrial hemp production have...

Medical

The People’s Medicine: How Legalization Improves America’s Healthcare

As the laws continue to change, the medical establishment is being increasingly confronted with the efficacy...

Politics

5 Ways Medical Marijuana Could Be Federally Legalized

Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Fifteen other states have...

CBD

The CBD Phenomenon

Learn more about CBD, the non-psychotropic cannabinoid found in cannabis.

Current Events

Study of Cannabis & Hemp Genetics Calls For New Classifications

It all comes down to THC.

Legal

FBI Hints At Softer Attitude Towards Cannabis

Two weeks ago, a prominent cannabis industry figure in California was indicted on federal charges of...

Politics

California Ramps Up Fines For Illegal Marijuana Grows Damaging Ecosystems

A potentially record-breaking El Niño brews out over the Pacific, California dredges mud from dry aquifers,...

Politics

State Lawmakers Want Congress to Back Down on Marijuana Laws

State lawmakers have an important message for Congress: Stay out of our business when it comes...

Joint Opinions

The UK May Beat Uncle Sam to Cannabis Legalization

Recently, a petition demanding the British government put the issue of cannabis legalization up for a...

Medical

NIDA Director Admits CBD Is Safe Medicine

"CBD appears to be a safe drug with no addictive effects," Nora Volkow said.

Politics

DEA Admits Cannabis Is Less Dangerous Than Heroin

The Drug Enforcement Administration has long stood by the outdated and unscientific classification of cannabis as...

Politics

Sen. Warren Pushes to Ease Research Restrictions on Cannabis

Senator Elizabeth Warren, along with a group of eight other concerned Democrats, has demanded the federal...

Economics

Bipartisan Support for Bill Allowing Marijuana Banking

In an attempt to make banking more accessible to the cannabis industry, a group of bipartisan...

Legal

Obama to Grant Clemency for More Non-Violent Drug Offenders

Over the course of the next several weeks, President Obama is expected to issue executive orders...