Bill Sealing Low-Level Cannabis Possession Convictions Heads to NY Senate
Thu / Feb 16th
A proposal to seal criminal records of individuals arrested for possession of cannabis in public view in New York has… Read More
Normalization
A growing majority of Americans support legalizing cannabis and more states than ever have a legal marijuana program. As the legal markets grow, cannabis becomes more accepted in everyday life and less vilified in our culture. The following articles show the normalization of cannabis and its use, both medical and recreational.
DEA Removes Some Cannabis Myths from Website
Tue / Feb 14th
The Drug Enforcement Agency has removed factually inaccurate information about cannabis from its website following public pressure and a legal… Read More
Two California Universities to Offer Cannabis-Related Courses
Fri / Feb 3rd
The University of California at Davis and Sonoma State University are set to begin offering cannabis-related college courses this spring.… Read More
Today Marks the First Day Mainers Can Legally Possess and Grow Cannabis
Mon / Jan 30th
Parts of Maine’s cannabis legalization initiative take effect today as adults over 21 can legally possess, and transfer without remuneration,… Read More
NFL Players Association Pushing for Relaxed Cannabis Policies
Thu / Jan 26th
The National Football League Players Association is seeking to amend the league’s drug policies as they pertain to cannabis use… Read More
Delays in Uruguay’s Legalization Regime Allowing Trafficking to Remain Lucrative
Mon / Jan 23rd
Delays in the rollout of Uruguay’s cannabis legalization program has enabled the illegal cannabis trade to remain lucrative, with seven… Read More
California Community College Planning to Offer Legal Cannabis Course
Thu / Jan 19th
California’s City College of San Francisco is partnering with the United Food and Commercial Workers union and Oakland-based Oaksterdam University… Read More
Obama Commutes Hundreds of Federal Drug Sentences
Wed / Jan 18th
With his term ending in just two days, President Barack Obama has commuted hundreds more federal drug sentences for those… Read More
New York Gov. Urges Lawmakers to Decriminalize Cannabis Possession
Mon / Jan 16th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for decriminalizing cannabis in his annual State of the State address, saying that… Read More
Outgoing VT Gov. Pardons Nearly 200 People Convicted of Cannabis Crimes
Fri / Jan 6th
In one of his final gubernatorial acts, outgoing Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin pardoned 192 people formerly convicted of nonviolent cannabis… Read More
Colombian President Denounces War on Drugs During Nobel Prize Speech
Mon / Dec 12th
During his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said that zero-tolerance drug policies might be “even… Read More
Vermont Gov. Could Pardon Thousands Convicted of State Cannabis Possession Crimes
Fri / Dec 9th
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin will consider pardoning Vermont convictions of cannabis possession up to one ounce, which has been decriminalized… Read More
CSU-Pueblo Launches Institute of Cannabis Research
Wed / Dec 7th
Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research is now operational, according to a Colorado Public Radio report. The institute is… Read More
Study: Cannabis Use up 71% Among Baby Boomers
Tue / Dec 6th
A New York University study has found a 71 percent increase in cannabis use among Baby Boomers – those aged… Read More
How to Petition an Old Cannabis Charge Under California’s Prop. 64
Thu / Dec 1st
When voters in California passed Proposition 64 they not only created a legal and regulated cannabis market, but also paved… Read More
Prop. 64 Will Free People from Prison, Clear Records
Mon / Nov 28th
About 2,000 people jailed in California for marijuana crimes are likely to be freed under Proposition 64, with thousands and… Read More
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Says Denying Patients MMJ is ‘Immoral’ During ‘Late Night’ Appearance
Thu / Nov 17th
During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta explained how he changed his mind on medicinal… Read More
Supporters of Denver’s Social Use Initiative Call it a Win
Wed / Nov 16th
Following a week of vote counting and a lead of more than 17,000 votes, Emmett Reistroffer, campaign director for Yes… Read More
Some NFL Owners and Executives Support Modifying Cannabis Rules
Mon / Nov 14th
A number of NFL team owners seem to support changes to the league’s collective bargaining agreement regarding cannabis use, according… Read More
Alcohol Distributor Considering Cannabis-Infused Booze
Fri / Nov 11th
The distributor of Corona beer and Svedka vodka, Constellation Brands, is considering adding alcoholic beverages that also contain cannabis to… Read More
Study: Doctors Generally Unconcerned by Cannabis Use, GOP Docs Less Likely to Recommend MMJ
Thu / Oct 6th
According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Republican doctors are less likely to… Read More
Majority of Oregonians Continue to Support Legal Cannabis, Poll Shows
Tue / Sep 20th
A majority of Oregon voters believe that the legalization law approved in 2014 has so far benefited the state, according… Read More
Experts and Lawmakers Suggest Congress Is Softening on Cannabis Prohibition
Mon / Sep 12th
Despite the federal government’s unwillingness to reschedule cannabis, or actively advance legislation to decriminalize its possession, some policy experts and… Read More
Malia Obama Filmed Allegedly Smoking Cannabis at Lollapalooza
Fri / Aug 12th
While the DEA failed to change its position on cannabis, a video emerged of the elder First Daughter apparently smoking… Read More