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Pebbles Trippet: The Activist With Her Own Legal ‘Standard’

One longtime California cannabis activist actually has a legal standard named in her honor. Pebbles Trippet...

In History

Legendary Emerald Triangle Freedom Fighter B.E. Smith Dies at 72

The Trinity County grower, who did time in federal prison for openly cultivating cannabis under California's...

Medical

Brazil Allows Import of THC Products, But Only Cultivation of Hemp

Brazil's limited medical marijuana program is taking a step forward with new regulations announced this month...

Politics

New Polls Show ‘Overwhelming’ Support for Legal Cannabis in America

Two studies this month found two-thirds of U.S. adults support recreational cannabis, and another 30% support...

Politics

Is Bernie Sanders the Country’s Leading Secret Stoner?

During last week's debate, the presidential candidate said he’s not on medical marijuana “…tonight.”

Legal

24 California Cities File Lawsuit To Stop Cannabis Delivery in Their Area

The cities argue that local jurisdictions are supposed to have control over local cannabis rules, but...

Politics

Idaho Prohibitionists Block Cannabis Ballot Initiative

Idaho is considering legislation that would raise the number of signatures needed to get an initiative...

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...

Medical

Struggle for Home Grow Continues in Peru After Approval of New MMJ Regulations

Peru has finally unveiled regulations for its new medical marijuana program, but activists intend to keep...

Medical

Louisiana’s First Medicinal Harvest Clears Inspection, But Delays Are Not Over

After an agonizing wait for many patients, Louisiana's first medical marijuana harvest has just cleared inspection...

Politics

Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill Advances in Hawaii

A bill that would legalize "recreational" cannabis by building on the state’s medical marijuana program is...

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...

In The Magazine

The Compassionate Path: WAMM’s Next Chapter in California Cannabis

The Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana is fighting for low-income access to cannabis in California’s legal...

Politics

Portugal Considers Legal Cannabis, After Years of ‘Depenalization’

Two bills to legalize "recreational" cannabis have been introduced in Portugal, where there’s already a thriving...

Q&A

Meet the Activists Leading the Charge for Cannabis Equity in New York

Advocates are already working hard to ensure New York’s soon-to-legal market and existing medical marijuana industry...

Politics

2018 Midterm Election Guide: 4 States Consider Cannabis Reforms

In the Nov. 6 midterm election, Michigan and North Dakota are considering general cannabis legalization measures,...

Economics

Oklahoma Has Approved One Dispensary For Every 12 Patients So Far

Oklahoma’s new medical marijuana program has no restrictions on the number of dispensaries they’ll approve. In...

Legal

UK Man Blames Pot Grow on Rough Divorce, Judge Partially Buys

As Britain moves forward with legalizing certain medical marijuana products, one man’s run-in with the law...

Economics

Confusion Surrounds New ‘Dr. Gupta’s’ Hemp CBD Products

A new line of hemp-derived CBD products appears to be capitalizing on the assumption that "Dr....

In The Magazine

Louisiana Leads Reform Efforts in the Deep South

The Bayou State doesn’t have the most permissive medical marijuana program, but its lawmakers continue to...