New Study Puts the Nail in the Coffin of the Myth that ‘Marijuana is a Gateway Drug’
Brad Polumbo – A new study suggests that the notion that marijuana is a ‘gateway drug’ is little more than political fiction.
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‘Major Step Forward’ As New Mexico Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
Jessica Corbett – New Mexico isn’t alone in recently overhauling its cannabis policies.
New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Pot Convictions To Be Automatically Expunged
Elias Marat – New York officially legalized cannabis last Wednesday.
Tuesday Was A Green Wave For Marijuana Legalization
Jon Miltimore – Following Tuesday’s vote, some 16 million more Americans will soon be able marijuana smoke freely.
Mexico Taking Big Steps Toward Nationwide Legalization Of Cannabis, Senate Leader Confirms
Elias Marat – The Mexican government appears likely to legalize cannabis, potentially making Mexico the biggest legal weed market in the world.
Dozens Of Cops, Judges, Prosecutors Present Letter To Congress To Legalize Weed, Expunge All Convictions
Matt Agorist – If you honestly believe that black lives matter, it is your duty to call for an end to the drug war.
Attack Of The Tomato Killers: The Police State’s War On Weed And Backyard Gardens
John W. Whitehead – Backyard gardeners, beware: tomato plants have become collateral damage in the government’s war on drugs.
Cops Brag About Forcing Lies About Marijuana on School Children Using Bogus ‘Weed Goggles’
Matt Agorist – Perhaps honesty, logic, reason, and facts should be given a chance instead of lies and fear.
5 New CBD Studies In 2020 Reveal Why So Many Are Choosing It Over Big Pharma Drugs
Steven Maxwell – The free market has spoken. Americans prefer cannabis-related products to Big Pharma drugs for a host of ailments.
Kansas City Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Prohibition
Michael Maharrey – Last week, the Kansas City City Council voted to decriminalize marijuana possession and eliminate all penalties in the city despite federal prohibition.
It’s Coming: Police Now Pulling Over Drivers In Pilot Program for THC Breathalyzer
Jack Burns – A new cannabis breathalyzer may soon be used to supposedly protect drivers on the road from impaired motorists under the influence of THC.
Coronavirus: The Tide Is Coming for Medicinal Cannabis
Zulfikar Abbany – The search for a vaccine for the new coronavirus has taken researchers down both traditional and less traditional avenues.
Heavily Militarized SWAT Raids Innocent Family for Growing Tomatoes—Taxpayers Held Liable
Matt Agorist – The “hero” deputies were searching for evidence of marijuana production and use but they found none because the Harte’s don’t use or produce marijuana.
Marijuana Use Among Adults Over 65 is on the Rise, Study Shows
Aaron Kesel – More and more older adults are using marijuana to combat numerous health issues.
85,000 Marijuana Convictions Expunged in California
Aaron Kesel – Some 85,000 marijuana convictions, some going back decades, will be dismissed in California.
Move Over, Marijuana: Psychedelic Drugs Could Be the Next Big Thing
Aaron Kesel – Look out cannabis industry! Here comes the psychedelic industry…
Cops Acquire ‘Nasal Ranger’ Smell Amplifier to Crack Down on Marijuana Users
Matt Agorist – Police are arming themselves with a “smell amplifier” to go after those who’d dare grow or partake in a plant.
Willie Nelson Joins the Fight Against a Corporate Takeover of the Cannabis Industry
Phillip Schneider – Willie Nelson is waging an assault against Big Pot by empowering local growers and distributors.
NYPD Embarrassed Themselves By Bragging About Massive Marijuana Bust, Turned Out To Be Legal Hemp
John Vibes – Hemp was legalized in the United States through the Farm Bill that was passed last year, but that didn’t stop police in New York City from seizing a shipment of the legal commodity and arresting the person who came to pick it up.
Illinois Prepares To Sell Recreational Marijuana Next Month
Mandy Froelich – Believe it or not, Illinois is where you’ll want to be this New Year’s Eve. Once the ball drops, dispensaries in the state will open their doors and begin legally selling recreational marijuana.