Search results for "War on Drugs"

Politics

El Chapo Found Guilty, But Prohibition-Fueled Violence Rages On

Notorious narco-lord "El Chapo" Guzmán was just convicted by a federal jury in New York. But Guzmán...

Politics

Despite Anti-Pot Record, Kamala Harris Admits to Smoking Cannabis

Kamala Harris is making waves with her support for marijuana reform (and admittance that she has...

Joint Opinions

The Hidden Problem with the WHO’s Reclassification of Cannabis

There appear to be signs of political manipulation behind the UN health agency’s recommendations on marijuana,...

Medical

Illinois Works to Prevent Opioid Dependency With Cannabis

In a pioneering move when it comes to dealing with the nation’s growing opioid crisis, Illinois...

Legal

The Problem with the Farm Bill

Police say they’ve made the biggest marijuana bust of all time, but owners say it’s hemp.

Politics

What the Government Shutdown Means for Legal Hemp & Cannabis Protections

Thanks to the government shutdown, the Department of Agriculture hasn’t been able to build regulations for...

Legal

Slowly but Surely, Efforts Mount to Expunge Old Cannabis Convictions

With cannabis now legal in 10 U.S. states as well as Canada, demands are growing to...

Politics

Kentucky Republican Smoked Marijuana, Changes Mind About Legalization

Medical marijuana might be on its way to Kentucky, thanks to a state senator who smoked...

Medical

Study Shows States With Medical Marijuana Have a Higher Birth Rate

One study has found a correlation between states with legal cannabis and the number of babies...

Books

In a Tired & Skewed Refrain, ‘Tell Your Children’ Links Cannabis Use to Madness

Does cannabis make you crazy? One new book is arguing yes, and is ignoring most of...

In The Magazine

‘All American Made’ Singer Margo Price Opens Up About Her Love of Cannabis

Country music’s up-and-coming star talks about her new album, taking solar rips out of apple pipes...

Economics

Big Pharma Has Big Advantage in Global Marijuana Expansion Game

In a first, Tilray and Sandoz, a subsidiary of Novartis, will market, develop, and sell cannabis-based...

Politics

New Zealand Approves Medical Marijuana, Confirms 2020 Legalization Vote

Days after legalizing medical marijuana, New Zealand's government has confirmed that a referendum on general cannabis...

Medical

Why Isn’t Medical Marijuana Available for Mental Illness?

One out of 6 Americans use pharmaceutical drugs to treat an emotional or mental issue. In...

In The Magazine

Treating Psoriasis With Cannabis Topicals

This painful skin disorder doesn’t have a cure, but some people are finding relief with marijuana-infused...

Legal

Lawsuit: California Police Conspired to Steal Marijuana

Attorney says “It’s organized crime. And it’s got to stop.”

Politics

Colombia Returns to Hardline Policies Even as Legal Cannabis Booms

Colombia is facing a strange contradiction — foreign capital is pouring in for the legalized cannabis...

Economics

What Sets Cannabis Entrepreneurs Apart

Risking freedoms and fortunes for cannabis companies takes a special kind of person.

Politics

Growing Acceptance of Medical Cannabis for Veterans, But Many Still in ‘Exile’

As evidence mounts for the efficacy of cannabis in treating PTSD, medical marijuana is fast being...

Joint Opinions

Racist Set-Up & Outrageous Sentence in Mississippi Shows How Far U.S. Has to Go on Marijuana 

Man sentenced to eight years for cannabis he legally obtained.