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Canadian Government Rejects 13 Changes to Cannabis Act
The Canadian Press - Published on June 13, 2018Read moreAmong the rejected proposals are calls to ban home-grown cannabis and ‘cannabis swag.’
A History of Cannabis Prohibition in 13 Iconic Busts
David Bienenstock - Published on June 12, 2018Read moreWhat do Louis Armstrong, Robert Mitchum, & Tommy Chong have in common? They were all busted for cannabis.
British Seize CBD From 12-Year-Old Epilepsy Patient at Heathrow Airport
Chris Roberts - Published on June 11, 2018Read moreHis family had traveled to Canada to obtain the seizure-calming medicine. But CBD was banned in Britain in 2016.
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UN Drug Committee Finds Cannabis an Effective, ‘Relatively Safe Drug’
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on June 11, 2018Read moreAs the UN prepares to reconsider its cannabis controls, a World Health Organization study group lays down the facts.
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Bill to End Federal Cannabis War Gathers Steam
David Downs - Published on June 11, 2018Read moreMomentum builds for the Gardner-Warren STATES Act, as the governors of 12 states sign on.
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Rep. Ted Lieu, MedMen Make History in Venice
David Downs - Published on June 9, 2018Read moreIn a world-first, a sitting congressman, Rep. Ted Lieu, is scheduled to cut the ribbon on the new, fully licensed, adult-use cannabis retail outlet, MedMen Venice Beach — Abbot Kinney.
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The Roll-Up #37: Everybody Legalizing Everywhere
Leafly Podcasts - Published on June 8, 2018Read moreThis week, Canada’s Senate votes to end prohibition, while the US Congress unveils a historic bill to do the same. Pinch us: Is this really happening?
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President Trump Will ‘Probably’ Back STATES Act to End Federal Prohibition
Leafly Staff - Published on June 8, 2018Read morePresident Trump came out in support of the STATES Act to end federal marijuana prohibition in states that have legalized cannabis.
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Sen. Cory Gardner: How a Prohibitionist Became Legalization’s Defender
Bruce Kennedy - Published on June 8, 2018Read moreThe primary Republican co-sponsor of the STATES Act cut a deal with Trump that could end federal cannabis prohibition. But…why?
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The Cannabis Act in the Senate: The Final Countdown
Dave Schmader - Published on June 7, 2018Read moreToday (or possibly tonight), the Senate will conduct its final vote on the Cannabis Act. Here’s what’s in play and what we know so far.
