Articles tagged with "legalization"
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California Teamsters to Oppose Cannabis Legalization in November
Leafly Staff - Published on May 23, 2016Read moreThe Teamsters union has joined police and prison guard associations in trying to defeat California’s initiative to legalize cannabis at the ballot.
Macedonia Set to Become Next European Country to Legalize Medical Cannabis
Lukas Hurt - Published on May 23, 2016Read moreThe government of Macedonia, a small country in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe, announced this month that it will legalize cannabis for people suffering from serious illnesses.
Can Cannabis Change Capitalism? VICE Columnist, Author Thinks So
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 22, 2016Read more“Cannabis should transform capitalism, not the other way around,” says David Bienenstock. “We have to fight really hard to make this an inclusive industry.”
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The Shake: Next President Urged to Give Cannabis a Fair Shake
Lisa Rough - Published on May 20, 2016Read moreSeniors are cannabis curious, California authorities warn of toxic contamination, and legalization’s growing pains aren’t what Denver officials expected.
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State of the Leaf: Alaska OKs Cannabis Clubs, and Vancouver Licenses its First Dispensary
Lisa Rough - Published on May 18, 2016Read moreIt’s crunch time in Michigan, a Tennessee politician could face charges for cultivation, and Macedonia will offer cannabis in pharmacies.
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The Shake: Urine Tests Wash Out Tech’s Best and Brightest, and Cannabis ‘Twinkie’ Defense Used
Leafly Staff - Published on May 17, 2016Read moreProhibition costs states billions in lost funds, the Chicago Tribune calls out the NFL, and students are going to college on cannabis’ dime.
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Cannabis Advocates in Italy Down but Not Out After Disappointing UN Summit
Enrico Fletzer - Published on May 17, 2016Read moreItaly used to be a leader in drug policy in Europe, but recent conservative governments have made those efforts more difficult.
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Colorado’s Smaller Communities Finding Cannabis Costs, Benefits in Uneasy Balance
The Associated Press - Published on May 16, 2016Read moreThe prospect of cannabis-tax proceeds has raised spirits in Colorado towns, but small communities are finding costs as well as benefits.
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The Shake: NYT Discovers Dabbing and Colorado Cops Crack Down on Craigslist Sales
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 13, 2016Read moreThe Grey Lady publishes a bit of Reefer Madness, industry leaders lobby Congress, and the latest misguided effort to smuggle cannabis: in coconuts.
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Cannabis Regulation in the Wild West: What We Can Learn From San Jose
Ben Adlin - Published on May 13, 2016Read moreHow tough is it for cities to craft workable dispensary rules? Consider the conundrum in San Jose, California.
