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Is marijuana use really ‘soaring’ among young people?
Bruce Barcott - Published on August 31, 2022Read moreIt’s not. Here’s how a federal agency and the New York Times warped data to hype a nonexistent trend among young adults.
Sanders claps back at Ted Cruz for telling ‘slackers to get off the bong’ and vote
Benzinga - Published on August 29, 2022Read moreBernie Sanders took Ted Cruz to task over his podcast comments about baristas and bongs. Find out more about Cruz’s misguided musings.
Oklahoma’s legalization initiative at risk due to state delay
Paul Monies - Published on August 23, 2022Read moreA delay by the state contractor hired to validate signatures may result in the legalization measure not appearing on the ballot.
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Oof: Nebraska medical marijuana measures won’t appear on ballot, again
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 22, 2022Read moreAdvocates came up 10,000 signatures short in their bid to put medical legalization before voters.
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Here’s why Florida’s new adult-use initiative is getting mixed reviews
Lyneisha Watson and Calvin Stovall - Published on August 16, 2022Read moreCannabis giant Trulieve committed $5 million to a new amendment that would legalize weed for all adults. But local and national advocates aren’t thrilled by the bill’s details.
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North Dakota will vote on cannabis legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 15, 2022Read moreThe announcement follows a rapid-fire campaign led by New Approach North Dakota.
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Missouri will vote on marijuana legalization in November
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 9, 2022Read moreIt was a nailbiter, but advocates found enough signatures in six of the state’s congressional districts to qualify.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison for drug possession and smuggling
Calvin Stovall - Published on August 4, 2022Read moreThe WNBA star can appeal, but a prisoner swap now appears to be her best shot at freedom.
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Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence
David Bienenstock - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreThere is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn’t stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard.
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Brittney Griner’s cannabis trial resumes in Moscow
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreGriner’s trial resumes this week, as diplomats work behind the scenes to reach a deal to set her free.
