Articles tagged with "politics"
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U.S. Senators to Introduce Historic Federal Medical Marijuana Bill
Lisa Rough - Published on March 9, 2015Read moreSenators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Rand Paul (R-KY) are planning to introduce a historic bill tomorrow that could revolutionize cannabis in the U.S.
Survey Shows Young Republicans Support Legal Cannabis, Indicating That Legalization is a Non-Partisan Issue
Rebecca Kelley - Published on March 5, 2015Read moreThe Pew Research Center recently released a survey indicating that 63% of “Millennials” who consider themselves to be Republican support cannabis legalization.
Why Bill Maher Wants the Media to Stop Asking Politicians if They’ve Tried Cannabis
Rebecca Kelley - Published on February 26, 2015Read morePolitical comedian and cannabis enthusiast Bill Maher ended last week’s Real Time episode with a final “New Rule” about marijuana.
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:
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Surgeon General Believes Medical Marijuana is Helpful
Lisa Rough - Published on February 5, 2015Read moreIn an interview with CBS, the new U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, made some very interesting statements about medical cannabis, saying he thinks it can be helpful.
Obama’s Nomination for U.S. Attorney General Does Not Support Cannabis Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on January 29, 2015Read morePresident Obama’s nomination for Attorney General has already taken a stance against cannabis legalization, saying it’s not the Department of Justice’s position to support it.