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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous communities have a rich history of utilizing this plant for various purposes, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural uses.

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Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana

NORML

Make a contribution to our Senate Education Fund right now so we can do a full-court-press and cure those Senators who are suffering from Reefer Madness! Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long failed experiment with marijuana prohibition.

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S

Cannabis Law Report

IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by […]

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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

In fact, it is precisely because marijuana use may pose potential risks to certain consumers — for example, adolescents or people with a family history of psychiatric illness — that NORML believes that lawmakers should regulate it accordingly.

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. One of the very first records of “shotgunning” cannabis in recorded history was directly linked to text written by Martineau from her travels in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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“Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs

Cannabis Life Network

The post “Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong.

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Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

NORML

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. ” “Today’s outcome is the result of years of volunteers educating the public and lobbying lawmakers in Illinois.