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Trump’s China Tariffs Leading to Shoddier, Pricier Vape Carts
David Downs - Published on June 7, 2019read morePresident Trump’s trade war with China inflicts pain on the cannabis industry, and consumers too.
Oakland City Council Decriminalizes Mushrooms, DMT, Ibogaine
David Downs - Published on June 6, 2019read moreMushroom trips—which alter one’s sense of self, time, and space—have medical use in treating depression and PTSD, among other uses.
RCMP Silent on 2014 Drug Bust Involving Major Licensed Producer
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on June 5, 2019read moreThe RCMP in BC and in Ottawa debated “strategic considerations,” including informing the press.
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This 2020 Presidential Hopeful Actually Has a Legalization Plan
Ben Adlin - Published on June 5, 2019read moreAmid a crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, nearly all of whom have said they support ending federal cannabis prohibition, few have laid out a plan to do it.
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JAMA: Most Doctors Know Nothing About Cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 3, 2019read moreHis med school refused to acknowledge the legality of medical marijuana. So a young doctor must learn from his patients.
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Congress Eyes New Way to Allow Cannabis Banking, DC Sales
Max Savage Levenson - Published on June 3, 2019read moreProvisions in a proposed federal spending bill would protect banks that work with the cannabis industry and would finally allow Washington, DC, to greenlight retail cannabis sales.
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Liberals Pass Bill to Suspend Records for Simple Cannabis Possession
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on June 3, 2019read moreBill C-93 was passed by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
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5 takeaways from the FDA’s hearing on CBD
Leafly Staff - Published on May 31, 2019read moreWe listened to 100 stakeholders for ten hours on Friday. Here’s what you need to know.
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Vancouver city council debates cannabis sales in Downtown Eastside
Jesse B. Staniforth - Published on May 31, 2019read moreEven before legalization, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has excluded medical cannabis clinics.
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Surprise! Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State
David Downs - Published on May 31, 2019read moreResidents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes.
