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Edward Snowden Weighs in on Cannabis and Our Role in Keeping Our Government in Check
Rebecca Kelley - Published on February 24, 2015Read moreIn a recent Reddit AMA, Edward Snowden had some inspiring words about progressive topics such as cannabis that are mired in the violation of law:
The U.S. Could Finally Legalize Retail Marijuana Federally: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on February 23, 2015Read moreMore and more states are pushing for decriminalization and, if all goes well, we could see federal framework for legalized cannabis nationwide before the end of the year.
Two Bills Have Been Introduced in Congress That Would Legalize and Tax Cannabis at the Federal Level
Rebecca Kelley - Published on February 22, 2015Read moreOn Friday, Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced two bills to Congress concerning the legalization and taxation of cannabis at the federal level.
D.C. Group Suing Colorado Over Cannabis Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on February 20, 2015Read moreA D.C.-based group, Safe Streets Alliance, is planning to sue Colorado on behalf of those “who have been injured by the commercial marijuana industry in [the state].”
Six Unexpected Politicians Who Support Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on February 18, 2015Read moreLet’s take a closer look at some prominent elected officials who have the chance to make a difference for their state when it comes to cannabis legislation.
How Washington State’s New Medical Marijuana Bill May Affect You
Lisa Rough - Published on February 17, 2015Read moreHere’s the rundown on Washington’s Senate Bill 5052, proposed and sponsored by Senator Ann Rivers, which was passed by the Senate but still needs to be considered by the House.
Berkeley’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Win Big in Federal Court: The Leafly Cannabis Legalization Update
Lisa Rough - Published on February 17, 2015Read moreThis week is full of battles to be won (and some have been won already!). Here’s the latest from the front lines of the cannabis movement:
Congress May Expand Veteran Access to Cannabis for PTSD
Bailey Rahn - Published on February 12, 2015Read moreLast Tuesday the Veterans Equal Access Act was reintroduced, a law that would grant VA doctors the ability to recommend medical marijuana for PTSD.
Obama’s 2016 Budget Includes Less Funding for the War on Drugs
Lisa Rough - Published on February 10, 2015Read morePresident Obama released his budget for 2016 this week and there have been reports that he renewed the War on Drugs, a Reagan-era concept that has been largely regarded a failure.
New Illinois Governor Takes Action for Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on February 6, 2015Read moreNewly appointed Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced the administration will issue licenses to cannabis growers and dispensaries.