Articles tagged with "Barack Obama"
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Is Obama Back on the Cannabis Train? We’re Skeptical
Ben Adlin - Published on October 31, 2017Read moreA new book’s claims that Obama spends his days playing video games and noshing THC-infused gummies sounds more than a little far-fetched.
Chill, America. Obama’s Rolling Stone Comments Mean Nothing.
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 30, 2016Read moreThe President told Jann Wenner that continuing to criminalize cannabis is not “the smarter way to deal with it.” Pardon me if my eyes start to roll.
Obama: Prohibition ‘Not Tenable’ If States Legalize Cannabis on Tuesday
Leafly Staff - Published on November 7, 2016Read moreThe president told Bill Maher on Friday that Tuesday’s vote could force federal prohibition to crumble.
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Outrage Follows DEA Refusal to Reschedule Cannabis
Chloe Sommers - Published on August 11, 2016Read more“Marijuana has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,” the DEA said in its decision.
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The Shake: Who Was Behind the Toronto Raids? And the Dutch Can’t Handle German Cannabis Demand
Leafly Staff - Published on June 8, 2016Read moreVoters weigh in on a controversial California ballot measure, a federal prisoner walks free, and a Colorado bill to require MMJ in schools becomes law.
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The Shake: Is Cannabis the ‘Worst Kept Secret in Athletics’?
Ben Adlin - Published on May 25, 2016Read moreThe NYPD chief’s backward logic on cannabis, 19 great ways to derail your new business venture, and 2 Chainz’s expensive indulgence.
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The Shake: State Dept. Says DEA is Wrong on Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on May 6, 2016Read moreOakland wants to be the cannabis capital of California, Obama cuts short 58 prisoners’ sentences, and Jamaica adopts initial regulations to launch the ganja industry.
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The Shake: Gas Mask Bong Video Crashes All NFL Draft Boards
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 29, 2016Read moreA lawyer calls out Obama for defying Congress and cracking down on legal cannabis, Massachusetts sees a surge in MMJ patients, and a Harvard psychobiologist professor goofs up.
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White House Officials Offer “Nods & Smiles” in Meeting with D.C. Legalization Advocates
Lisa Rough - Published on April 26, 2016Read moreDCMJ’s Adam Eidinger catches up with Leafly after a historic meeting with the White House.
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The Shake: Denver Has Growhouse Brokers, and Miami Cops Bust Man with Majestic Half-Beard
Lisa Rough - Published on April 25, 2016Read moreLegalization advocates are at the White House today, a Utah study shows further potential for cannabis epilepsy treatment, and seriously, this guy’s beard.
