Articles tagged with "Washington DC"
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Congressman Fudges Stats About Blacks to Back Up Prohibition
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2016read moreU.S. Rep. Andy Harris defended his opposition to cannabis by citing statistics about black Americans that aren’t only wrong but could be considered downright offensive.
WTF, DC? Council OKs Cannabis Clubs, Then Bans Them
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 6, 2016read moreWashington, D.C. dropped its ban on cannabis use at private establishments, then minutes later outlawed it once again.
For the First Time, D.C. Residents Can (Legally) Give Cannabis for Christmas
Ben Adlin - Published on December 24, 2015read moreThere are more than 500 home growers in the District, by some estimates. And that means plenty of people eager to share their crop with loved ones.
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DPA Reform Conference Roundup: Are We Approaching the End of Cannabis Prohibition?
Leafly Staff - Published on November 23, 2015read moreThe DPA Reform Conference in Washington D.C. wrapped up over the weekend, with discussions turning towards Canada’s promise to legalize and the shelf life of cannabis prohibition.
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DPA Reform Conference Roundup: Notes from Day Two of the Year’s Biggest Cannabis Conference
Leafly Staff - Published on November 21, 2015read moreAs the second day of the DPA Reform conference in D.C. winds to a close, here are the biggest newslines from the cannabis industry’s major players and their talks about the future.
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Is it the End of the ‘End of the War on Drugs’?
Leafly Staff - Published on November 20, 2015read moreThe number of cannabis industry conferences seems to grow every year, but the Reform conference remains the premiere get-together for global policy makers and industry shakers.
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A Changing Climate for Cannabis on Capitol Hill
Leafly Staff - Published on November 20, 2015read moreThe Drug Policy Alliance Reform Conference is underway in Washington D.C., fostering far-reaching discussions on how to improve cannabis policy in the United States.
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Berlin Aims to Tear Down the Wall of Cannabis Prohibition: The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on August 10, 2015read moreWhat do thousands of Berliners have to say about cannabis legalization? Find out in this week’s roundup, which includes updates from Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Maryland, and more.
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Weekend Weirdness: Which State Fair is Featuring a Marijuana Growing Contest?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on July 25, 2015read moreWho doesn’t love going to the state fair, especially ones that offer the tried-and-true mix of fried foods, carnival rides, adorable livestock, and a cannabis growing competition?
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When’s Nevada Debuting Medical Marijuana Dispensaries? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on May 26, 2015read moreThe future of cannabis is progressing by leaps and bounds. Check out this week’s legalization update to catch up on the latest in cannabis legislation from your region:
