Marijuana
News of the legalization of the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana (cannabis) in cities and states across the United States happens frequently as of late. Still illegal in many parts of North America, polls show increased support for legalization and relaxed sentencing for marijuana-related criminal charges. The effects of marijuana have been found to have benefits for mental and physical wellbeing, but some are still skeptical of its potential for medical use.
The Weed Lobby is Using Big Tobacco's Playbook
The Madison Avenue "mad men" and K Street lobbyists have stopped trying to convince the public to see cigarettes in a new light. They are now focused on helping big marijuana take its place.
Haaland Defends Suggestion That Legalized Marijuana Could Fund Schools
The interior secretary nominee maintained that "we should diversify our funding streams for education, and not just rely on one," during Wednesday's confirmation hearing.
What New Jersey's Marijuana Legalization Means in Practice for Residents
As of Monday the state has legalized cannabis use and possession for adults, and residents can expect a regulated cannabis marketplace.
'I'm a Rabbi in Texas Writing Kosher Certificates for Cannabis'
The once-rejected herb is becoming a cornerstone of so much beneficial treatment—and my mission is to make it available to observant Jews and anyone else who requires it.
South Dakota Judge Appointed by Trump Ally Noem Rejects Marijuana Amendment
A judge appointed by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that would have legalized marijuana.
Virginia State House and Senate Votes to Legalize Marijuana by 2024
"There have been a few bumps, but I'm hopeful that we'll have a polished bill we can agree upon in the next few weeks," Virginia Senate Adam Ebbin said Friday.
Top Senate Democrats to File Bill Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
"The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particularly people of color," a trio of top Senate Democrats wrote in a joint statement released Monday.
The Right Path Forward on Drug Policy Under Biden-Harris
Over the last several years, the marijuana industry has mounted a multi-million-dollar campaign to persuade the public that marijuana is safe, all the while saturating the market with new, extremely high potency products.
Jim Belushi Talks Marijuana Farming and the Trauma of Losing John
In advance of what would be John Belushi's 72nd birthday, the younger Belushi shares stories about grief and the healing properties of cannabis.
Marijuana Legalization 2021: These U.S. States Could Legalize Weed in 2021
Lawmakers in seven states are attempting to pass legislation that would ultimately legalize adult-use marijuana in the upcoming year.
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Congress Should Remove Obstacles to Marijuana Research
With a more streamlined research process, real science could guide future marijuana policy reforms.
Lincoln Project Founder Asks AOC to Work With His GOP Anti-Trump Org
Steve Schmidt tweeted Saturday they could work together to defeat autocracy, despite their differences, in a fight that "will last for many years."
Poll Finds 70% of Americans Support Expunging Marijuana Convictions
Roughly 60 percent of Democrats expressed strong support for the measure compared with 26 percent of Republicans.
Is CBG the Next CBD? Doctors Weigh In on the 'Mother' of All Cannabinoids
As the market for the cannabinoid CBD seemingly never stops increasing, another potentially more popular alternative is recently becoming more available. Meet CBG.
House Decriminalizes Cannabis, Measure Unlikely to Make It Far in Senate
GOP leaders mocked Democrats this week for voting on the bill as the government remains deadlocked on delivering a new economic relief package.
Mike Tyson Admits He Smoked Weed Before Saturday's Fight: 'I Can't Stop'
"It's just what I do and how I am and how I'm going to die," Tyson said Saturday night of his excessive marijuana smoking. "There's no explanation. There's no beginning, there's no end."
South Dakota Police File Suit to Stop Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization
"I respect the voice of the voters in South Dakota, however in this case I believe the process was flawed and done improperly," Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom said in a statement explaining a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the voter-approved legalization of marijuana.
TikTok Suspends Mexican Politician Over Marijuana Celebration
The Congresswoman seemed a little too happy about the news of a bill passing that would pave the way toward legalization.
How To Use Weed in Your Thanksgiving Meal This Year
Feeling blue this holiday? Here's how to make Thanksgiving a little more green.
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Four Takeaways After More States Legalize Marijuana
We need a humane drug policy—holistic strategies and programs that get people into recovery and reduce addiction's severe financial and human costs.
More Americans Than Ever Support Legal Marijuana, New Poll Shows
A new Gallup poll showed that 68 percent of U.S. adults favored making marijuana legal.
More Champagne Sold in Washington DC Today Than Last 2 New Years Combined
"I've now been sprayed with tear gas and champagne in the same spot," remarked one Washington D.C. Biden supporter celebrating near the White House.
MSNBC's Steve Kornacki Offered a Year's Supply of CBD to Chill Out
While Kornacki may use Diet Coke to help fuel him on Election night and the week following, Columbia Cares is offering him a little something to help him calm down after the election (finally) ends.
The Numbers Prove It: Pizza, Alcohol and Marijuana Won Election Night
Delivery services offering pizza, booze and weed saw a huge sales surge on Election Day, which checks out.
Kevin Smith Praises New Jersey for Legalizing Marijuana
"The Garden State is finally green!" the "Red State" director tweeted on Tuesday night.
Voters Move to Legalize Marijuana in These States
A majority of voters in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Montana and Oregon approved ballot measures on the proposed laws.
Marijuana had Big Night as Ballot Measures Push America Towards Legal Weed
Voters in five states—Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota—weighed in on marijuana reform ballot initiatives on Tuesday.
Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Drugs
"It clears the path toward treating drug use as a health issue, restores individual liberty," Kassandra Frederique of the Drug Policy Alliance said.
