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Politics

Legal Cannabis Inches Forward in Jamaica

Many people associate Jamaica with cannabis, but the island is just starting to fully enact decriminalization.

Politics

Chicago & the Role of Local Gov’t in Cannabis Legalization

Voters in Cook County, Illinois — home of Chicago — overwhelmingly support legalizing adult use cannabis. Their decision...

Legal

Decrim Among Four Pot Bills Filed in Louisiana This Week

Several bills seek to bring more cannabis access to the American South.

Joint Opinions

Why Not Regulate Marijuana Like Guns?

Prohibiting safe access to cannabis does not save lives, but gun regulation might.

Politics

Medical Cannabis Zoning Battle Could Cost Detroit Millions

Detroit's city council was poised to implement medical cannabis zoning regulations, but then voters stepped in...

Politics

Decriminalization Effort Dies in Alabama State House

Under the current law, Alabamans can be saddled with a felony if they're caught with a...

Cannabis

Liberating Medical Cannabis in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is generally perceived as a mecca for cannabis, but the reality is far more...

Joint Opinions

New Year’s Resolution: Support People of Color in Cannabis Industry

One writer resolves to move forward into 2018 by focusing on lifting up people of color...

Joint Opinions

Why Jeff Sessions is Going After Legal Marijuana

Rescinding the Cole Memo is part of a long-term game plan.

Politics

Inside One of the First Recreational Cannabis Sales in California

A dispensary in Berkeley, California became one of the first in the state to complete a...

In The Magazine

Corporate Cannabis: Canada Set to Legalize

Jodie Emery, one of Canada’s most prominent marijuana activists, braces for a massive corporate takeover.

Legal

Suing for Safe Access: Cannabis Prohibition Is Going on Trial

Several plaintiffs, including 12-year-old cannabis patient Alexis Bortell, have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Jeff...

Politics

Election 2017: Two States Elect Pro-Cannabis Governors

As local election results poured in last night, cannabis advocates in New Jersey and Virginia celebrated.

Joint Opinions

UK Papers Are Policing Social Media for Marijuana References

Cannabis legalization advocates in the UK say that constant negative stories on cannabis from The Sun...

Culture

Finding La Cripa en Colombia: An Informal Guide

Colombia has a reputation largely colored by its violent past, but it's a physically stunning country...

Economics

Legal Weed is Cheaper Weed

There are high taxes associated with the production and purchase of pot, but that still hasn't...

Legal

Police Departments Telling K9 Units to ‘Sit and Stay’

What happens to K9 cops when cannabis is decriminalized? For the most part, not much —...

Cannabis

Cannabis for the Clinic

Nurses and healthcare professionals are learning more about how marijuana works as a medicine through the...

Legal

Legal Cannabis Could Mean Illegal Cannabis Company T-Shirts

The T-shirt — one of the oldest mainstays of decriminalized cannabis branding — may be hitting...

Cannabis

Mexico Legalizes Medical Cannabis

Mexico legalizes medical cannabis, but for now needy patients will only be offered products with less...