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Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition
Lisa Rough - Published on November 5, 2015Read moreDemocratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is proposing a serious policy change that would end the federal prohibition of cannabis once and for all.
Mexico Supreme Court Paves the Way for Legal Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on November 4, 2015Read moreMexico’s Supreme Court made the monumental decision today that could lead the way to legalization.
5 Hard Lessons From Ohio’s Failed Legalization Effort
Leafly Staff - Published on November 4, 2015Read moreA proposition to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Ohio failed today. Here are five lessons learned for future proposals.
How Close is the United Kingdom to Legalizing Cannabis?
Lisa Rough - Published on November 3, 2015Read moreWith legalization and decriminalization happening elsewhere in the world, where does the United Kingdom stand on ending cannabis prohibition?
Will Ohio Vote to Legalize Cannabis? The Leafly Legalization Roundup
Lisa Rough - Published on November 2, 2015Read moreNovember could bring about major change – don’t forget to vote! While you figure out how to fill in your ballot, catch up on the latest cannabis news from across the globe.
Ireland Considers Major Drug Policy Shift That Includes Decriminalizing Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on November 2, 2015Read moreIreland is looking to make a radical cultural shift in how they handle drug policy on the Emerald Isle in an effort to refocus on the medical, compassionate side of drug use.
Weekend Weirdness: Talk About a “Special” Delivery
Rebecca Kelley - Published on November 1, 2015Read moreWhat would you do if you opened your front door to find a mysterious package, and when you opened it, you discovered a “special” delivery of roughly 50 pounds of cannabis?
Donald Trump on Cannabis Legalization: “That Should Be a State Issue”
Rebecca Kelley - Published on October 30, 2015Read moreAt a recent campaign rally, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared more receptive to letting individual states decide whether or not to legalize cannabis.
Bernie Sanders Makes It Official: It’s Time to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition
Lisa Rough - Published on October 29, 2015Read moreBernie Sanders gave a speech at George Mason University, with the 2016 U.S. presidential candidate officially calling for the end of federal cannabis prohibition.
Bernie Sanders to Announce Proposal for Momentous Cannabis Scheduling Shift
Leafly Staff - Published on October 28, 2015Read moreThe Democratic presidential hopeful will announce a sweeping new policy proposal to end the federal scheduling of cannabis at a town hall meeting today.