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Arizona Mothers Challenge State Over Autism and Cannabis Oil
The state health agency rejected autism as a qualifying condition last year. Now these mothers are fighting to reverse the decision.
Bruce Kennedy – 2 days ago
More Americans Than Ever Support Cannabis Legalization
Ben Adlin – 1 day ago
Is This the UK’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Moment?
Chris Roberts – 2 days ago
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Medicating in Wartime: The Cannabis Legacy of Vietnam Vets
On the anniversary of the fall of Saigon, Vietnam veterans recall how cannabis helped them survive war and its aftermath.
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How Many Jobs Depend on Legal Cannabis?
Legalization supports more than 122,000 full time jobs in 29 states and Washington, DC. Learn More
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These Senators Are All Talk, No Action on Legalization
Plenty of politicians expressed outrage at Jeff Sessions over his Cole memo decision. But few acted. Here's the data on who has and who hasn't. Learn More
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Bruce Barcott
Bruce is Leafly’s deputy editor. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and author of Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America.
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Dave Schmader
Dave Schmader is a Leafly senior editor. He's the author of the book Weed: The User's Guide. Follow him on Twitter @davidschmader
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Ben Adlin
Ben Adlin is an editor at Leafly who specializes in politics and the law. Follow him on Twitter: @badlin
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Hayley Fox
Hayley Fox is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. She writes about cannabis legalization, news, crime, and culture in Southern California and beyond. Her work has been published online and in print for Leafly, Rolling Stone, Playboy, VICE, LA Weekly, and others.
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