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Marijuana, Cocaine And Heroin: Three Drugs That Started Legal, Became Banned And Were Then Used In Medicines
“Racism and politics played a part in how we viewed them.” By Philippa Martyr, University of Western Australia Cannabis, cocaine and heroin have interesting life stories and long rap sheets. We might know them today as illicit drugs, but each was once legal. Then things changed. Racism and politics played a part in how we […]
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Marijuana Trade Group Pushes Back On Proposed Missouri Rules To Combat ‘Predatory’ Business Practices
“Seeking to protect microbusiness owners from their own decisions will only succeed in crushing that dynamism.” By Rebecca Rivas Missouri cannabis regulators and the state’s largest marijuana trade group agree that people should be banned from flooding the license lottery with applicants they recruit who are never intended to have any actual control or profits. […]
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Florida County Asks Appeals Court For Permission To Fire EMT Over Medical Marijuana Use
The former EMT for Hillsborough County was a qualified medical cannabis patient who said he suffers from anxiety, insomnia and PTSD. By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix An attorney representing Hillsborough County has filed an appeal in the state’s Second District Court of Appeal of a ruling that could have statewide implications in solidifying protections for […]
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Biden Commutes Sentences Of Nearly 2,500 People In Prison For Drug Offenses As Advocates Push More Marijuana Clemency
As one of his final acts before leaving office next week, President Joe Biden has granted another round of commutations for nearly 2,500 people incarcerated in federal prison over nonviolent drug convictions, though it’s not yet clear how many of those are serving time for offenses related to marijuana. Biden said on Friday that, with […]
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Kentucky Governor Slams Federal Marijuana Ban, Saying Medical Cannabis Patients Shouldn’t Lose Gun Rights
Asked about a recent Kentucky proposal that would urge the state’s congressional delegation to call for federal reforms to protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana patients, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Thursday said he supports the effort but would like to see even more sweeping change on the federal level. “I think the […]
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DEA Judge Notifies Agency Head About Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Cancelation Following Appeal Order
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge has advised the head of the agency that the ball is back in her court with respect to the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal, providing notice of a request for leave to file appeal that he granted this week in the hearing proceedings. In a letter sent to DEA […]
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Royal Queen Seeds and Mascotte Elevate Cannabis Culture With New Product Collab
Two giants in the cannabis industry, Royal Queen Seeds, the world’s largest cannabis seedbank, and Mascotte, a pioneer in premium rolling papers and accessories, proudly announce an exciting new partnership. This collaboration celebrates the power of community, shared expertise and innovation, culminating in the launch of a fresh line of thoughtfully crafted smoking products. This […]
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Says First Time Smoking Marijuana Was ‘OK’ And She’d Recommend ‘Delicious’ Psychedelic Mushrooms She Ate
As Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen prepares to leave office, she has a couple of personal observations to share: Her experience smoking marijuana for the first time was “OK,” and the psychedelic mushrooms she inadvertently ate in China amid “high-stakes meetings” representing the Biden administration were “delicious.” In fact, she’d recommend them. Yellen, whose tenure at […]
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Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders
“This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to… Read more