Articles in Politics category
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Cannabis taxes fund the police. Here’s how to change that
David Bienenstock - Published on July 13, 2020Read moreThe cops got their cut in order to get legalization laws passed. But now it’s a different world.
Arizona, Nebraska advocates turn in signatures to put legalization on the ballot
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 3, 2020Read moreStatewide initiatives would legalize adult-use cannabis in Arizona, and medical marijuana in Nebraska.
Oregon could decriminalize all drugs in November election
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 2, 2020Read moreThe nation’s most wide-ranging drug reform measure secures a spot on the ballot.
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Virginia’s marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today
Max Savage Levenson - Published on July 1, 2020Read morePossession of up to one ounce is now just a $25 fine, and medical dispensaries should open later this year.
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Arizona, Florida dispensaries remain open during summer COVID-19 spikes
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 30, 2020Read moreArizona shut down bars, gyms, and movie theaters on Monday, but medical marijuana remains essential.
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What’s the best minimum legal age for cannabis?
Colleen Fisher Tully - Published on June 29, 2020Read moreIt’s 21 in the United States, and mostly 19 in Canada. Researchers say Canada may have it right.
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Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana
David Bienenstock - Published on June 25, 2020Read moreA remembrance: The Harvard physician’s 1971 book laid the scientific foundation for today’s legal cannabis laws.
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Seattle repeals drug loitering law that led to racist harassment and arrests
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 24, 2020Read moreDrug loitering laws are modern-day ‘vagrancy’ laws, giving cops unchecked power to arrest anyone without cause.
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US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says
Bruce Barcott - Published on June 23, 2020Read moreDOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization.
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Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions
Chris Kudialis - Published on June 22, 2020Read moreGov. Steve Sisolak’s move restores opportunities in financial aid, housing, voting, and other life basics previously denied.
