History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced
NORML
MAY 28, 2021
The post History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced appeared first on NORML.
NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities
NORML
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape.
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Playboy Gets Fired Up For Cannabis Advocacy and Reform
Veriheal
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The cannabis advocacy movement goes back many years and involves many people. Cannabis advocacy as a whole has been such a successful movement because it has had such a wide variety of people and organizations on its side. Playboy’s History with Cannabis. The line features an arousal spray, an intimacy gel, and a bath bomb.
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BREAKING: Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition Passes Key Committee
NORML
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
“This is a truly historic moment in our nation’s political history. Now that Chairman Nadler has moved the MORE Act through committee, it is time for the full House to vote and have every member of Congress show their constituents which side of history they stand on.”
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An Exciting Start to 2020 for Nevada NORML
NORML
JANUARY 29, 2020
Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.
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Rep. Blumenauer: Now more than ever, it’s our time
NORML
JANUARY 22, 2019
We saw that clearly with several states moving toward legalization last November and a midterm election that resulted in the most outspoken and anti-prohibitionist group of freshman representatives in our nation’s history.
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Women’s History Month: The Women of Cannabis Advocacy And Legalization
SpeedWeed
MARCH 12, 2021
The post Women’s History Month: The Women of Cannabis Advocacy And Legalization appeared first on SpeedWeed. As it should be since only female plants produce the cannabinoid-rich plants we love. Read the entire article at Benzinga. View original article.
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Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana
NORML
JULY 30, 2020
Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives… The post Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
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Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee
NORML
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
For the second time in US history legislation to repeal the failed, unscientific, and racist policy of federal marijuana prohibition has passed the powerful House Judiciary Committee. . The post Bill to Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Passes Critical House Committee appeared first on NORML.
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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 12, 2022
History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.
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Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana
NORML
JUNE 20, 2019
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. .” Now, we must shift our focus to the Senate and ensure that they do not move to strip out these hard-fought protections.
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Action Needed: Marijuana Vote This Week In Congress
NORML
JUNE 17, 2019
Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition. This marks our first full vote by the House of Representatives on adult-use marijuana in this Congress, and it is critical that we make our voices heard.
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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters
NORML
JANUARY 7, 2020
Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Black History Month Celebration. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level.
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130 Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.
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Advocacy Organizations Respond to Formation of Legislative Committee to Review Implementation of Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 4, 2022
NEWARK – After nearly ten years of advocacy, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved marijuana legalization in 2020 to advance racial and social justice. Boyer, Salvation and Social Justice : “Throughout history, cannabis prohibition was used as a prominent tool in a war on Black people. The Statement. March 30, 2022. Dr. Charles F.
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52 Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections
NORML
JANUARY 24, 2019
” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition. Make appointments, become an acquaintance with them.”
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Top 4/20 Celebrations Across the United States
Veriheal
APRIL 10, 2024
While Google won’t give you a straightforward answer as to why the number 4/20 is associated with cannabis–and unfortunately, it may just be cannabis lore lost to history–it’s the favorite number of millions across the world due to its weed-related connotation. Headliners this year include Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat.
How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Kevin Durant on Weed in the NBA Kevin Duran is a forward for the Phoenix Suns and one of the top scorers in NBA history. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.
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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director
NORML
MARCH 16, 2020
While marijuana law reform may not be a top priority for our legislators, the media, and the broader public for the time being, history informs us that these crises do not last forever. Lastly, I want to reassure you that we will indeed get through this.
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NORML Launches “Smoke the Vote” To Prepare For 2020 Election
NORML
MARCH 24, 2020
Together, we’re going to make history, The NORML Team. Together, we will be on the front lines fighting for the freedom to consume marijuana responsibly without fear of being branded as a criminal.
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Cannabis omnibus not considered during lame-duck session
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 8, 2025
We have a history of championing patients, including leading advocacy efforts to ensure patients could access their products during the pandemic, and most recently, preserve curbside pickup services for patients, the statement read. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine.
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Behind the Buds: Examining Job Conditions in the Cannabis Cultivation Industry
Veriheal
JANUARY 12, 2024
She had no prior history of asthma or allergies but started showing symptoms like a runny nose and breathlessness. She received asthma treatment, although she had no history of the condition. By July, she developed nausea, coughing, and lost her sense of taste and smell. By January 2022, her respiratory issues had worsened.
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URGENT: Biggest Marijuana News of the Year
NORML
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
This has never happened in the history of our country and it is thanks to all the time and effort folks have put in for DECADES. The House Judiciary Committee has posted a markup for HR 3884 , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act on Wednesday, November 20th and they will likely hold a vote on the same day.
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House adjourns before voting on cannabis omnibus and hemp bill
Illinois News Joint
MAY 30, 2024
We have a history of championing patients, including leading advocacy efforts to ensure patients could access their products during the pandemic, and most recently, preserve curbside pickup services for patients,” the statement read. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine. “We
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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America
PrestoDoctor
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Read more to uncover the hidden history of Black hemp farmers in America and explore their contributions to this industry. From the early days of this nation’s history, hemp was a vital cash crop which served a myriad of purposes.
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20
NORML
JANUARY 19, 2020
H7142 allows those who have previously been convicted of marijuana possession, which would now constitute a decriminalized offense, to have their conviction records automatically expunged regardless of their criminal history. Update : H.3660 SC resident? Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.
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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced
NORML
JANUARY 9, 2019
Lee introduced the Marijuana Justice Act in the last Congress which received the highest number of cosponsorships of any legislation that would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act in history. For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.
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IDFPR works to expand medical cannabis tax rates to all dispensaries
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 9, 2024
We have a history of championing patients, including leading advocacy efforts to ensure patients could access their products during the pandemic, and most recently, preserve curbside pickup services for patients,” the statement read.
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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform
Veriheal
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. Other Advocacy Efforts Beyond the NAACP and UFCW, other organizations are also rallying for advancements in cannabis policy. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis.
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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review
NORML
JANUARY 2, 2019
In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.
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PSI Labs, Michigan’s Premier Cannabis Testing Lab, Announces Expansion to Southern California
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 10, 2021
California is a critical market in the United States, with a long history of leading innovation and elevating the conversation around national legalization,” said Ben Rosman, J.D., PSI is devoted to elevating the cannabis community through scientific accuracy, research, advocacy and consumer safety. CEO and Co-Founder of PSI Labs. “We
Marijuana Activists Will Meet in Raleigh to Lobby State Lawmakers
NORML
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. While public support for marijuana reform has never been better, the Senators and Representatives in Raleigh aren’t so quick to jump on board.
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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future
MMJ Recs
APRIL 19, 2024
In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.
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SPARC Expands Consumer Brand Portfolio with Acquisition of besito
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 2, 2021
Besito is a natural fit within our family of brands, committed to both quality and advocacy, and the integration will immediately add accretive value to our emerging products business.”. She will also evaluate additional M&A opportunities to drive sales, profitability and customer loyalty for the company.
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66 Weekly Legislative Roundup 6/21/19
NORML
JUNE 23, 2019
This week, history was made. Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! For the first time ever, the U.S. House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana.
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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate.
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Perfect Union’s New Community Fund Permanently Infuses Charity into Its 530 Grower Product Line
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 30, 2021
The company’s storied history over the last decade and their focus on charitable causes has earned respect from the cannabis industry and loyal supporters. Perfect Union CEO David Spradlin opened his first dispensary with $17,000 and a passion for cannabis patient advocacy.
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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?
Veriheal
JANUARY 24, 2023
The decision marked a critical moment in history and highlighted progress toward a more comprehensive regulation of drugs with potential medical uses. As a result, cannabis advocacy groups urged the agency to recognize cannabis’ medicinal value and treat it equally. The administration commented in its Federal Register filing.
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Webinar: Introducing POPLAR: The Future of Psychedelics Law and Regulation
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a keynote address from Rick Doblin, PhD , founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and two panel discussions, Psychedelics Advocacy and Expertise and Psychedelics Legislation and Regulation. Schedule (Eastern Time).
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52 Press Release: Trulieve Announces Expungement Clinics in Pittsburgh During the 2021 WPA Juneteenth Freedom Days Festival
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 17, 2021
The clinics will be hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), a long-standing partner of Trulieve, whose mission is focused on providing advocacy, outreach, research, and training as it relates to the business, social reform, public policy, and health and wellness in the cannabis industry.
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New York: Lawmakers Advance Measure Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties, Expunging Past Convictions
NORML
JUNE 27, 2019
It also amends penalties for offenses involving the possession of more than one ounce but less than two ounces of cannabis from a criminal misdemeanor to a non-criminal violation punishable by a $200 fine – regardless of an offender’s prior criminal history.
National Hemp Association and Hemp Feed Coalition Join Forces to advance hemp as animal feed
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 22, 2022
Historically they have successfully worked on projects together and recognize the opportunity to share resources and expand the footprint of advocacy and education centered around hemp as a nutritious animal feed product. The pathway to ingredient approval for hemp and its co-products is time consuming and complicated.
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Winemakers Collaborate With Weed Growers on New Cannabis Appellation Systems
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 14, 2021
She founded the Origins Council, a nonprofit education, research and advocacy organization dedicated to driving sustainable rural economic development within cannabis-producing regions. . Coleman cultivated cannabis for more than 20 years before she moved into patient and policy advocacy, her focus for the past seven years. .
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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa
CannaTech
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. It’s shocking, and what’s more, is that the authorities feel justified because it is illegal and don’t care what evidence is out there about its history here. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.
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