Articles tagged with "prohibition"
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Loss of DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a Boost for Cannabis Legalization
Jay Lassiter - Published on July 24, 2016Read moreU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s cannabis antipathy is evidenced in word, deed, and voting record. And that could cost her at the polls.
Republican Voters Favor Cannabis Legalization for the First Time
Lisa Rough - Published on July 21, 2016Read moreIt’s a huge step forward for a party that still officially refuses to acknowledge even the medicinal benefits of cannabis.
Trump or the Prohibitionists: Who Will Get Sheldon Adelson’s Cash?
Katie Matlack - Published on July 21, 2016Read moreHaving a staunch prohibitionist underwrite the GOP, and thereby amass influence over the party’s nominee, policies, and direction, does not bode well for legalization.
Meet Ann Lee, the Texas Republican Calling for Legalization in Cleveland
Katie Matlack - Published on July 18, 2016Read moreThe founder of RAMP — Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition — is attending her first national confab since 1984, and she’s bringing the legalization love strong.
Colorado Cannabis Opponents Give up Fight Over Potency Limits
Lisa Rough - Published on July 8, 2016Read moreMarijuana opponents in Colorado have given up a plan to ask voters about requiring less-potent cannabis and telling consumers that the drug could cause brain damage and paranoia.
American Commits Suicide in Taiwan Court Over 4-Year Cannabis Sentence
Leafly Staff - Published on June 22, 2016Read moreAn American man convicted of growing cannabis in Taiwan slashed his throat with a pair of scissors last week after being sentenced to four years in prison.
Anti-Cannabis Leader Resigns Over Controversial Tweets About Orlando Massacre
Ben Adlin - Published on June 17, 2016Read moreIn the wake of Sunday’s tragic shooting rampage at a popular gay night club in Orlando, an anti-cannabis group saw an opportunity to score political points.
Why Are the Feds Out to Get 19-Year-Old Devontre Thomas?
Gage Peake - Published on June 13, 2016Read moreWhy is the U.S. Attorney bringing federal possession charges against a recent high-school graduate — in Oregon of all places?
Nevada Officials Endorse Legalization, While Review-Journal Does About-Face
Gage Peake - Published on June 8, 2016Read moreTen current members of the Legislature were among those to urge Nevadans to support legalization. Meanwhile, a Las Vegas newspaper’s editorial stance flip-flopped after being purchased by a outspoken prohibitionist.
The Shake: Toronto Expo Kicks Off Under Crackdown Cloud, Legalization Foes Forget the Children
Lisa Rough - Published on May 27, 2016Read moreIllegal smuggling hits an all-time low, the Swiss jump on the vape train, and a dog’s bum bite harshes a Texas man’s mellow.