2016: Marijuana Legalization’s Biggest Year Ever
With the end of 2016, one-fifth of the US population lives in a place where it is legal or will soon be legal to...
DEA “Dogma” And The Ancient Dangers Of “Radical Pragmatism”
I believe it is a matter for the majority of people to see that the whole cannabis prohibition, the whole DEA “dogma” that...
Ohio Investor Says Legal Marijuana Could Be $100B Industry, Big Issue...
In this perennial swing state, a fascinating political experiment is unfolding this year.
A group of wealthy investors is betting tens of millions of dollars...
Pennsylvania Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Capitol Erupts In Joy
The state House on Wednesday approved legalizing medical marijuana, marking the end of a two-and-a-half year effort led by sick people and people caring...
Senators Introduce Bill To Legalize MMJ
Bipartisan legislation was introduced yesterday in the U.S. Senate proposing to change federal law such that states could regulate the medical use of marijuana...
National Academy Of Sciences Pushes For Rescheduling Of Marijuana
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may believe marijuana is as harmful as heroin, but the science community is backing down on demonizing marijuana.
The National...
Former Red Wing Battles Alcoholism With Medical Marijuana
After a history of alcoholism, former Red Wing great Darren McCarty found a way to battle his addiction.
"I've used medical marijuana and it saved...
San Francisco Prepares For Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana
Expecting California voters will legalize recreational marijuana use next year, San Francisco is assembling a task force to propose regulations for the industry, addressing...
States Voting On Marijuana This Year
With Election Day just around the corner, here's an update on the status of marijuana legalization efforts around the country.
As many as 12 states...
Federal Lawmakers Give Medical Marijuana A Shot
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers Wednesday unveiled legislation that would offer access to certain medical marijuana products.
The coalition includes Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet,...
Recreational Marijuana Approved In Four States, Medical Marijuana In Three Others
San Francisco - Americans across the country voted Tuesday for the right to inhale without going to jail, legalizing recreational marijuana in four states,...
We Celebrate 420 and Remember Jack Herer
What 420 Means to Us
420, 4/20, and 4:20! 420 means many things to many people, myself included. I first heard the term 420...
DEA Plans To Decide Whether To Reschedule Marijuana By Mid-Year
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to decide whether marijuana should reclassified under federal law in “the first half of 2016,” the agency said in...
Colorado: Recreational Marijuana Sales Top $50 Million In June
Summer seems to bring a spike in marijuana sales in Colorado.
The State Department of Revenue reports recreational pot sales during the month of June...
Why California Voters And Others Will Say ‘Yes’ To Marijuana Legalization
Voters in at least eight states, including Florida, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada, will decide on marijuana-related ballot initiatives this November. The most high-profile and...
10 Reasons Why Federal Medical Marijuana Prohibition Is About To Go...
When I first opened the D.C. office for Americans for Safe Access (ASA) in 2006, to bring representation of medical marijuana patients to our...