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Roadside Drug Tests Regularly Give False Positives, Putting the Innocent Behind Bars
Ben Adlin - Published on July 8, 2016Read morePolice in jurisdictions across the country rely on the tests despite findings that they often lead to wrongful convictions.
Blumenauer Tells DNC to Put Some Teeth Into Its Legalization Plank Already
Leafly Staff - Published on July 8, 2016Read moreRep. Blumenauer wants the Dems to add the phrase: “We support ending the failed federal marijuana prohibition.”
The King of the Cannabis Conversation Abdicates the Throne
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 7, 2016Read moreAllen St. Pierre leaves NORML, and the nation’s go-to cannabis communicator gets gone.
Meet Dusan Dvorak, High Priest of the European Cannabis Church
Lukas Hurt - Published on July 7, 2016Read moreThe story of Dvořák and his longtime fight for more sensible cannabis laws would make for a blockbuster Hollywood movie.
Arkansas Puts Medical Cannabis on the November Ballot
Lisa Rough - Published on July 7, 2016Read moreWith its initial goal achieved, Arkansans for Compassionate Care has asked a rival MMJ effort to halt its work join the campaign.
Two Public-Use Measures Compete for Ballot Space in Denver
Gage Peake - Published on July 7, 2016Read morePrivate cannabis consumption clubs could be coming to Denver — in some form, at least — thanks to two competing initiatives gunning to make it on November’s ballot.
State of the Leaf: Hawaii Misses Dispensary Launch, and Washington MMJ Shift Sparks Alarm
Lisa Rough - Published on July 6, 2016Read moreIllinois expands its MMJ program, New York patients’ slim options get even slimmer, and how exactly will Alaska get cannabis to consumers?
Security Fears Are Holding Back Uruguay’s Cannabis Rollout
The Associated Press - Published on July 6, 2016Read moreMost pharmacists haven’t signed on to the country’s pioneering cannabis program, citing security concerns and complaining of paperwork, cost increases or opposition from customers.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court Just OK’d a Legalization Measure — And Improved Its Chances
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 6, 2016Read moreMassachusetts’ highest court on Wednesday cleared the way for a November ballot question on legalizing and regulating recreational marijuana.
Are Tourists Allowed in Dutch Coffeeshops? The Strange Tale of the ‘Weed Pass’
Derrick Bergman - Published on July 6, 2016Read moreWhen it comes to selling cannabis to foreigners, the pendulum of public acceptance in the Netherlands keeps on swinging.