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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. Matthews’ team, the Decriminalize Denver campaign, went out into the Denver winter to collect the signatures necessary (4,726) to get the initiative on the ballot, which were approved in January.

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New York to legalize adult-use cannabis

The Cannigma

According to various media reports, the deal reached with embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo would legalize marijuana use and possession of up to three ounces for adults 21 years and older, and impose a 13% sales tax on retail cannabis sales. The bill could reportedly become law as early as next week. >> Get your NY state medical card now.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – July 2019

NORML

NORML Leaders in the Media. “The decriminalization and legalization of cannabis is one of the ways this country can undo some of the systematic and intentional racism.” .” Read more from the Memphis Flyer ! Follow Memphis NORML on Facebook and Twitter and become a member today ! ” Read more from WHEC TV !

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Former French President Hollande Says He Supports Medical Cannabis…””Decriminalization without legalization doesn’t make much sense””

Cannabis Law Report

In an interview with online media Konbini, the former President of the Republic, François Hollande, spoke in favor of the legalization of cannabis. Former President François Hollande said Wednesday he was in favor of the legalization of cannabis, in an interview with Konbini media.

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NORML Chapter Newsletter

NORML

. “That’s why dozens of NORML chapters are organizing citizen lobby days to advocate for the end of marijuana prohibition and other reforms ranging from depenalization and expungement, to workplace drug testing and social consumption.” NORML Leaders in the Media. ” Read more from NORML.org ! Will it be in 2019?

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Which States Have Marijuana and Psychedelics on the Midterm Ballot This Year?

Veriheal

A new poll published by Baltimore Sun Media and the University of Baltimore revealed that 63% of voters plan to approve the referendum, whereas 25% are opposed to cannabis reform and 12% remain unsure. . As of June, psilocybin possession has been decriminalized in 15 cities and other local U.S. Moreover, Prop.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Furthermore, Virginia’s consumption/product regulations are smoke-free. Your state’s Attorney General, Mark Herring, sounds like he’s down for decriminalization if not outright legalization. Decriminalization will reduce arrests, but it won’t address the disparities with which these arrests are made.

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