Senate Revives Gov’t, and Medical Marijuana Protections, Until Feb. 8
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell struck a deal that will keep the government open, and MMJ protected, for 17 days.
Shutdown Averted, but Medical Marijuana Protections Still at Risk
A stopgap measure may fund the government (and protect patients) through Dec. 22. But after that it's anybody's guess.
‘Human Rights? Lay Off, That Is None of Your Business’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
Philippines President Duterte dismisses those pesky human rights violations, a 12-year old girl/badass sues Jeff Sessions, a former wrestler verbally bodyslams some nosy cops, and more.
Blumenauer Calls for Cannabis Research to Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Earl Blumenauer took the floor during a Committee hearing to make an impassioned plea for medical cannabis research.
House Committee Blocks Medical Marijuana Protections
The House Rules committee blocked the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment, but it's still alive in the Senate.
Congressmen Slam Anti-Cannabis Group’s ‘False Claims’ on MMJ Protection
One of the nation’s leading anti-cannabis groups issued a press release announcing the “elimination” of a crucial federal protection for state-legal medical cannabis.
Cannabis Legalization Bills Make Splash in Congress
Federal cannabis prohibition could soon come to an end thanks to a package of congressional bills introduced Thursday morning.
Our Top Canna-Crushes of 2017
From lawmakers to activists, we're sending a little love to our favorite canna-crushes for pushing legalization forward and fighting the good fight.
Earl Blumenauer Handicaps Tuesday’s ‘Very Consequential’ Legalization Votes
The Oregon congressman, famous for his bow ties and bicycle pins, has long been one of the strongest voices fighting for the end of federal cannabis prohibition.
Cannabis Advocates Kick Off Democratic Convention in Philly’s Main Line Clubhouse
On the eve of the Democratic National Convention’s opening, America’s cannabis caucus held a fundraiser that put the party on notice: The era of legalization and legitimacy has arrived.
Blumenauer Tells DNC to Put Some Teeth Into Its Legalization Plank Already
Rep. Blumenauer wants the Dems to add the phrase: "We support ending the failed federal marijuana prohibition.”
Lawmakers Face Off After House GOP Scraps Veterans Access Amendment
While Democrats held a nighttime sit-in for gun safety last week, House Republicans quietly removed language from a bill that would have allowed veterans safer access to medical cannabis.
Anti-Cannabis Leader Resigns Over Controversial Tweets About Orlando Massacre
In the wake of Sunday’s tragic shooting rampage at a popular gay night club in Orlando, an anti-cannabis group saw an opportunity to score political points.
House Vote Brings Veterans a Big Step Closer to Medical Cannabis
A major breakthrough earlier today could change the way doctors treat military veterans when it comes to medical cannabis.
The Shake: 4/20 Edition
We can’t even begin to encompass all the news that’s breaking on this, the biggest and grandest and most blow-up-iest 4/20 in the history of time and the universe.