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Leafly Vote Competition: Terms and Conditions
Leafly Staff - Published on November 4, 2016Read moreLeafly Vote Election Day Giveaways Official Rules Leafly will be giving away Leafly swag bags to eligible winners (each a “Giveaway”, and collectively the “Promotion”) during its 2016 Election Day coverage via Facebook Live and Periscope. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. resident to […]
Three Lives Transformed by Post-Legalization Pardons of Cannabis Offenses
Brett Konen - Published on November 4, 2016Read moreLearn the stories of three individuals whose lives were transformed by post-cannabis legalization pardons of their pre-legalization convictions.
One Sane Mainer Rides Out the Campaign Madness
Crash Barry - Published on November 4, 2016Read moreTaking heat and opening minds: A Maine street cop-turned-legislator speaks out for regulated legalization. Mark Dion may be Question 1’s most persuasive advocate.
Mysterious After-Hours Shootings Target Amsterdam’s Coffeeshops
Derrick Bergman - Published on November 3, 2016Read moreThe city has shuttered the shops that have been fired at, raising concerns among some that municipal policy may be fueling an industry turf war.
Study Finds Colorado Cannabis Shops Not Selling to Minors
Gage Peake - Published on November 3, 2016Read moreBusting more myths: Undercover researchers find that Colorado cannabis stores are checking IDs and not selling to minors.
These California Politicians Are Emerging as Strong Prop. 64 Supporters
Leafly Staff - Published on November 3, 2016Read moreFor decades, cannabis was an issue that most elected officials assiduously avoided—unless they were attacking it. In this election, things have changed.
North Dakota Medical Marijuana Supporters Make Last-Minute Plea to Voters
The Associated Press - Published on November 3, 2016Read moreA group pushing to legalize medical marijuana in North Dakota is making a last-minute advertising push thanks to a surprise donation from a national organization.
You Won’t Believe Australia’s Security Rules for Medical Cannabis
Joe Wilson - Published on November 2, 2016Read moreGuidelines released by the Australian government this week mandate unmarked vans, protected vaults, and pocketless clothes for employees.
Thousands of People Are Still Going to Jail for Cannabis in California
Ben Adlin - Published on November 2, 2016Read moreNew study disproves, once again, the myth that “nobody goes to jail for cannabis anymore.” In California, thousands still do.
California Cities Ban Cannabis Sales Ahead of State Vote
The Associated Press - Published on November 2, 2016Read moreDozens of cities and counties are contemplating tough restrictions on cannabis sales and cultivation in anticipation of Prop. 64’s passage.