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California’s Cannabis Priestess Arrested on Felony Charge
Peter Hecht - Published on October 4, 2017read moreHeidi Grossman-Lepp wanted to protect cannabis growers under the legal shield of religious freedom. Then a shooting drew the attention of the police.
Given a Monopoly on Ontario Store Product, Licensed Producers Push for Online Sales
Randi Druzin - Published on October 3, 2017read moreOntario’s proposed regulations give licensed cannabis producers a monopoly on commercial product sold in stores. Should LPs also be permitted to sell directly to consumers online?
Marijuana Prohibition Began With These Arrests in 1937
Daniel Glick - Published on October 2, 2017read moreCannabis was federally outlawed 80 years ago, and two Denver men happened to be the first Drug War victims. Here are their stories.
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ACLU Sues Georgia Police Over DUI Marijuana Arrests
The Associated Press - Published on September 29, 2017read moreThe ACLU of Georgia filed the federal lawsuit earlier this week against the Cobb County Police Department.
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‘There’s No Reason for It to Ever Have Been Made Illegal’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Rebecca Kelley - Published on September 29, 2017read moreThis week the acting head of the DEA hung up his DARE jacket, politicians debated expanding medical marijuana research, Neil deGrasse Tyson weighed in on legalization, and more.
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3 Out of 4 Americans Oppose Federal Crackdown on Legal Cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on September 28, 2017read moreNew data show more Americans opposing Jeff Sessions’ wrongheaded views on legal cannabis. The tide is running against him.
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Michigan Proposal Could Allow Dispensaries to Stay Open Past Dec. 15
Gage Peake - Published on September 28, 2017read moreLawmakers in Michigan have introduced legislation that would allow all existing medical marijuana dispensaries to stay open while they apply for licenses.
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Philippines Health Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
Lisa Rough - Published on September 27, 2017read moreThe Filipino House Committee on Health voted to move forward on a bill to legalize cannabis for medicinal use in the Philippines.
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Olivia Newton-John Joins Aussie Senator to Improve Medical Cannabis Access
Joe Wilson - Published on September 27, 2017read moreSenator Richard di Natale, leader of the Australian Greens party, has introduced a new bill which he hopes will fix two impediments in the Australian medical marijuana bill.
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Atlanta Just Decriminalized Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on September 27, 2017read moreOn Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted to pass a bill that would decriminalize possession of up to an ounce.
