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Politics

New York Decriminalizes Cannabis… Again

This ink is now dry on a partial marijuana decriminalization bill in the state of New...

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...

Economics

Global Cannabis Partnership Unveils ‘Social Responsibility’ Standards

A group of cannabis companies have announced certification standards to promote corporate responsibility, a move seemingly...

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...

Politics

Illinois Could Be Days Away From Legalizing Cannabis

A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois has cleared the hurdle in the State...

Medical

Tripping on the High Road: Cannabis & Psychedelics

When it comes to the way cannabis plays off more heavy-hitting hallucinogens, we pretty much have...

Legal

New York & New Jersey Show U.S. How to Bungle Recreational Pot

Legislators in both states back out of plans to legalize marijuana for adult use.

Politics

Sen. Schumer Reintroduces Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act in Congress

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will reintroduce his bill to remove cannabis from the...

Medical

Texas May Finally Be Serious About Medical Cannabis, But There’s a Problem

An expansion of the Lone Star State’s limited medical marijuana bill is heading to the state’s...

Politics

Conservative-Led North Dakota Lowers Pot Possession Penalties

North Dakota’s Republican governor and legislature just lowered the penalty for possessing marijuana.

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

Israel’s Political Mainstream Embraces Cannabis, Even Amid Lurch to the Right

Two Israeli ex-prime ministers are now involved in the cannabis industry, and legalization became a key...

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans Kill Decrim and Medical Marijuana Reforms Attached to Budget

This February, Wisconsin’s new Democratic governor pledged to legalize medical marijuana. He tried to attach reforms...

Legal

New Mexico Decriminalizes Cannabis, Updates Medical Program

New Mexico's governor signed into law a cannabis decriminalization measure, as well as another bill that...

Politics

Police Play ‘Catch and Release’ With Cannabis Offenders: Roadblocks to Progress in Maryland

Maryland’s attempts at progress in cannabis policy have met with resistance, both from the police and...

In The Magazine

Let’s Mess With Texas: The Lone Star State on Pot

Here’s why 2019 may be the year Texas gets a real medical cannabis program.

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...

Economics

Caribbean Region Emerges as Next Big Cannabis Marketplace

As a commercial cannabis industry is established in Jamaica, more Caribbean nations are moving toward decriminalization...

Culture

Will Anchorage Be the Next Amsterdam? Alaska to Allow On-Site Consumption

With approval of new regs, Alaska will become to the first state to officially oversee cannabis...