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Joint Opinions

2015 Could Be the Year for Cannabis in Texas

While Texas lawmakers have often been viewed as a bunch of bible-thumping conservatives in cowboy hats...

Politics

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Exec Order to Legalize Medical Marijuana

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has joined in the steady turning tide of cannabis legalization...

Joint Opinions

Reschedule: Most Likely Scenario for Federal Pot Reform

President Obama recently said in an interview with VICE News that as the trend of marijuana legalization continues to spread...

Joint Opinions

Marijuana Decriminalization Works

Decriminalization is a term often used to describe the elimination of criminal penalties associated with the...

Joint Opinions

Parenting & Marijuana: Leave No Family Behind

The march of progressive marijuana legislation is a wonderful thing to behold. There are 23 medical...

Medical

Bud in the Bible Belt

Photo of rally in Athens, GA courtesy of Georgia Care Project Many Southern medical cannabis supporters...

Legal

D.C. Police Chief Admits Decriminalization Makes Job Easier

There’s a quiet war currently underway in our nation’s capital between District lawmakers and the legion...

Politics

Policy Developments to Watch for in 2015

Since the turn of the New Year, cannabis enthusiasts across the country have been placing wagers...

Economics

Former Alaskan Senator named CEO of Nevada-based Weed Company

Former Democratic Alaskan Senator and 2008 Presidential candidate Mike Gravel has recently been appointed CEO of...

In History

The Year in Weed: Biggest Cannabis Moves in 2014

Photo by Monkiphoto It’s been an exciting year of ups and downs for everyone’s favorite plant,...

Legal

Marijuana Policy Project Predictions for Legal Weed in 2016

The outcome of this year’s general election has proven to be super fuel for the legion...

Legal

DC Council Hell Bent on Passing Retail Pot Sales

For reasons that can only be described as a clever approach to pushing ol’ Uncle Sam...

Legal

NY Sees Decrease in Cannabis Arrests

Many people across the country have been excited to witness the changes in cannabis legislation in...

Politics

Arresting at Odds: Philadelphia’s New Marijuana Climate

In Pennsylvania, where root beer started, freedom-inspired bars run rampant and the Liberty Bell silently rings,...

Industry Events

Amsterdam Mayor Shuts Down Cannabis Cup Expo

Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard van der Laan shutdown the the Cannabis Cup expo on Sunday, stating the...

Politics

GOP Congressman Vows to Overturn D.C. Legalization Measure

Although the residents of Washington, D.C. have expressed a very clear desire to have cannabis possession...

Politics

Cannabis at the Ballot Box: A Voter’s Guide

This year’s general election is one that will go down in cannabis history. People in many...

Politics

D.C. Council Approves Record Sealing for Pot Offenses

It has only been a few months since the D.C. Council voted to decriminalize possession of...

Legal

Two Texas Cities Roll Out Decriminalization Pilot Programs

Earlier this month, the Harris County District Attorney’s office, which oversees the Houston metro, announced the...

Legal

Maryland Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect

Today marks the official start of Maryland’s decriminalization law. Under Senate Bill 364, people can legally...