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

Cannabis Life Network

Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong. 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.

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Former Questex CEO Kerry Gumas Joins Jage Media Board

Cannabis Law Report

Jage Media , a B2B media company that produces distinctive events and focused content that accelerate the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers, announces the election of Kerry Gumas to its Board of Directors. Kerry Gumas (PRNewsfoto/Jage Media Inc.). About Jage Media.

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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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A Founder Looks at 50: Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years of NORML

NORML

This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Gerry and I immediately became friends and he agreed to serve as the early State Coordinator for NORML in Texas, serving as our spokesperson with the media. Gerry Goldstein & Keith Stroup.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Website and social media : Did the candidate include marijuana on their website? How often do they mention marijuana on social media? Did this candidate legislate the War on Drugs?

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

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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History of Cannabis Tours at Calgary’s Heritage Park

SpeedWeed

Cannanaskis, Alberta’s first cannabis tourism operator, is expanding to offer History of Cannabis Tours at Calgary’s historic Heritage Park. Cannanaskis began offering History of Cannabis Tours to K-Country in September 2020 — a 4.5-hour Seating is provided and there will be a fire pit to keep us warm during the winter months.

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