Articles tagged with "policy"
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Federal Report Finds Lowest Teen Cannabis Consumption Rate Since 1993
Gage Peake - Published on December 13, 2016Read moreThe results are the latest to refute arguments by cannabis opponents that legalization would lead to a higher rate of use among minors.
Rules Loosened on Utrecht Cannabis Coffeeshops, Part of Growing Push for Dutch Reform
Derrick Bergman - Published on July 16, 2016Read moreForty years of cannabis policy in the Netherlands has led to an almost unworkable situation for coffeeshops. In Utrecht, it’s getting better.
Dems Move Party Platform a Little Closer to Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on July 11, 2016Read moreThe Democratic Party heard the call of its constituents and took an unexpected step in support of cannabis reform, officially endorsing a “reasoned pathway to future legalization.”
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 Democratic Party’s Cannabis Position Stinks. Here’s How We’d Change It.
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 1, 2016Read moreThis is a platform that could be vastly improved in two minutes. In fact, we did just that.
Congressman ‘Appalled’ at House GOP for Rejecting Cannabis Banking Measure
Lisa Rough - Published on June 22, 2016Read more“How many more armed robberies must we witness and security guards lives lost before we take action?” asked Colorado Democrat Rep. Ed Perlmutter.
Italian Lawmakers Are Debating Cannabis. Will They Legalize It?
Enrico Fletzer - Published on June 8, 2016Read moreA broad coalition of politicians support a new proposal to legalize cannabis, but opposition is fierce.
Which Country Leads Europe in Cannabis Consumption?
Derrick Bergman - Published on June 7, 2016Read moreDo countries with more restrictive policies have lower rates of use? You might be surprised.
The Shake: Hemp Convertibles, Debunked DUI Tests, and Loopr’s Denver Debut
Lisa Rough - Published on May 10, 2016Read moreOrlando decriminalizes, AAA says driver blood tests are pretty much meaningless, and innovators want to stir up the grinder game.
White House to Meet Today with D.C. Legalization Advocates
The Associated Press - Published on April 25, 2016Read moreA pair of activists will argue during the meeting on Monday that the Obama administration should remove cannabis from a list of dangerous substances that includes heroin and cocaine.