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Oregon just legalized medical psilocybin. Here’s what happens next
Bruce Barcott - Published on November 3, 2020Read moreOregon became the first state to legalize the medical use of psilocybin. But it’ll be two years before the first patient is able to use it.
Arizona just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Max Savage Levenson - Published on November 3, 2020Read moreProp. 207 passed easily. But it’s not legal yet! The first retail stores should open in April, 2021.
Mississippi just legalized medical marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Max Savage Levenson - Published on November 3, 2020Read morePatients will be able to apply for medical marijuana cards in the summer of 2021.
New Jersey just voted to legalize marijuana. Here’s what happens next
Max Savage Levenson - Published on November 3, 2020Read moreNew Jersey voters just legalized marijuana. Now it’s up to state legislators to write the rules—and they’ve only got a few weeks, because it’s legal on Jan. 1, 2021.
Why former US Senate leader Tom Daschle is all in for legalization in South Dakota
Max Savage Levenson - Published on October 27, 2020Read moreThe South Dakota statesman offers four commonsense reasons for legalization.
Polls show marijuana legalization leading as Election Day nears
Bruce Barcott - Published on October 27, 2020Read moreArizona, New Jersey, and Montana look strong. But polls mean nothing if people don’t actually vote.
Dear fellow stoner: You’re right on cannabis but wrong on QAnon
David Bienenstock - Published on October 25, 2020Read moreSocial media algorithms are targeting stoners as likely QAnon conspiracy believers. Don’t fall for it.
Montana Supreme Court rejects challenge to legalization ballot measure
Max Savage Levenson - Published on October 23, 2020Read moreThe court’s rejection came just two days after the suit was filed. ‘This was an easy decision,’ said a legalization advocate.
Warning! This ballot measure could kill legalization in Florida
Amanda Kondolojy - Published on October 22, 2020Read moreIf Amendment 4 passes this year, legalization can’t be adopted in 2022.
Montana prohibitionists ask Supreme Court to kick legalization off ballot
Max Savage Levenson - Published on October 21, 2020Read moreTrailing badly in the polls, Montana prohibitionists appeal to anti-legalization judges to bail them out.