Amazon Loudly Backs Cannabis Legalization, But Silently Bans Weed Grinders
By Nina Zdinjak Amazon made headlines last year when it came out in support of ending marijuana prohibition. Now, it seems the company has gotten cold feet. It is reportedly clea
Survey: DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Marijuana Legalization — And Oppose This
A new survey shows that Washington D.C. voters are embracing cannabis. Not only do voters want the drug to be legalized and available to everyone who wants it — they also oppose
Why is Amazon suddenly banning weed grinders for legalization?
The Haymaker is Editor-in-Chief Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. A little over a year ago, Amazon announced that it would no longer test its e
Booker and Fetterman continue to push for marijuana legalization with a focus on justice
through Jelena Martinovic Democrat Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Pennsylvania Lt. gov. John Fetterman (D) continues to push hard for cannabis policy reform. “With a majority of
New poll sheds light on GOP’s evolving views on cannabis legalization
With midterm elections approaching, many political issues are taking center stage as November approaches. Cannabis reform and legalization has been a topic of discussion in several
From the Archives: The Steps to Legalization (1989)
By Ed Rosenthal Activists have long waited for NORML to launch a political legalization campaign. Years ago, California NORML had a functional organization. However, it is currentl
Arkansas Supreme Court Signs off on Legalization Ballot Measure
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that voters in the state will have the opportunity to decide on a recreational marijuana proposal that will appear on this November
Canadian Government To Review Cannabis Legalization
Canada’s Liberal Party government launched a review of the country’s legalization of cannabis on Thursday, four years after the country became the world’s second to legalize
So lame: Oklahoma won’t vote on legalization this November
Sorry, Oklahoma: You won’t be voting on adult-use cannabis this year. Yesterday, Sept. 21, the Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously rejected a lawsuit brought by the legalization c
Indiana Lawmakers Divided Over Marijuana Legalization Ahead Of 2023 Session
By Jelena Martinovic Earlier this year, regulators in Indiana agreed that more research on the potential health benefits and decriminalization of cannabis is required before taking
Why did the UK block the legalization of cannabis on the island of Bermuda?
Why has the UK blocked the law legalizing cannabis in Bermuda? The UK government has just blocked royal assent that would grant cannabis legalization packages in Bermuda, Britain&#
With Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Imminent, Germany Gears Up To Capitalize On Global Weed Wanderlust
By Niklas Kouparanis, CEO and Co-founder, Bloomwell Group Tourism has become a profitable and ever-growing asset of the licensed cannabis industries within the U.S. and Canada, as
Germany’s Legalization Plans – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
What legalization plans does Germany have? Despite the obstacles ahead, are they still planning to legalize cannabis? There is uncertainty surrounding natural gas supplies and regu
Does Colorado’s psychedelics legalization measure deserve the criticism it’s drawing?
On Nov. 8, Colorado will vote on the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), a multi-pronged initiative to decriminalize entheogens, establish an industry for legal psilocybin, and set
South Dakota officials are cracking down on cannabis legalization and insist it happens
Through Jelena Martinovic As South Dakota residents prepare to go to the polls and vote on recreational marijuana this fall, two Sioux Falls officials raised concerns about the pla
How weed affects pharmaceutical profits – and what that could mean for legalization
Individual states continue to open their doors to medical and recreational marijuana, opening up new treatment options for all residents of those states struggling with various med
Is Cannabis Legalization Associated With Declining Obesity Rates?
By Joana Scopel According to data published in the journal Health Economics, US states with legal marijuana sales “may experience a decrease in state-level obesity rates.”
Election 2022: Guide to Marijuana Legalization in Arkansas
Amendment 98, Arkansas Legalization Amendment Amendment 98, also known as the Arkansas Adult Use Cannabis Amendment, is a constitutional amendment that would expand Arkansas’
Activists accuse North Dakota of misleading voters about the cannabis legalization initiative
Activists supporting a North Dakota ballot initiative to legalize marijuana are shouting ill at a tax summary accompanying the ballot measure, saying it is “incomplete”
The Arkansas Secretary of State called the legalization measure insufficient
The Arkansas Secretary of State said Tuesday that a proposed measure to legalize recreational cannabis in the state is not enough to qualify for this year’s vote. The Arkansa