Marijuana legalization has an interesting advocate at the Supreme Court: Justice Clarence Thomas. Today, once again, Justice Thomas indicated his support for cutting back federal laws that criminalize pot. You might think this is good news since Justice Thomas is one of the most conservative Justices on the Court, therefore …
Read More »New York Legalized Weed — Now What?
The New York legislature on Tuesday night passed the Marijuana Legislation and Taxation Act. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it into law on Wednesday morning, making New York the 15th state in the nation to legalize cannabis for recreational use. “I just signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis,” Cuomo tweeted. “The bill …
Read More »Evanston, Illinois Will Use Weed Tax to Fund Nation's First Government Reparations Program
The City Council of Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, approved what’s believed to be the country’s first government reparations program for African Americans Monday, March 22nd, the Chicago Tribune reports. The program aims to address discriminatory housing practices and policies that have impacted black residents for decades. Evanston pledged …
Read More »Rolling Stone Brings Harvest House of Cannabis to the Desert
Rolling Stone partnered with Harvest House of Cannabis to create a pop-up cannabis house in Palm Springs over Coachella Weekend 1. This four-day experience — which included performances and product sampling — was an oasis for cannabis-loving festival goers and industry tastemakers alike. VIP attendees included Taryn Manning, Ashlee Simpson …
Read More »House Bill Introduced to Remove Marijuana from List of Controlled Substances
Even before it began, 2019 has been hailed as the year of marijuana, with good reason: the number of Americans who support legalization has reached record highs, and an increasing number of Democratic presidential candidates are advocating for drug reform and an end to our draconian, racist drug laws. On …
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