Never in the history of midterms has legal weed been discussed as much as it’s being done now. A major change is in the making. This post from GreenCamp reveals why the candidates are all talking about cannabis. With the midterm elections in the US approaching faster by the day, one topic is on every candidate’s debate agenda—Marijuana legalization. So far, federal cannabis ... Continue Reading
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Why Cannabis Is Being Legalized in the UK
Cannabis is going to be made legal in the UK on November 1. This post from Metro News turns the spotlight on the catalysts--the two high profile cases of medical cannabis helping epileptic children. Doctors will be able to prescribe cannabis products to patients for conditions including epilepsy from November 1 after a change in the law. Home Secretary Sajid Javid ... Continue Reading
How Candidates View Cannabis in The Run-Up To 2018 Elections
Cannabis reforms need politicians who are willing to take the lead on cannabis. This post from Green Flower presents a 2018 elections guide on which candidates support cannabis. Cannabis advocates have made tremendous strides at removing the stigma from cannabis. As a result, public support for legalizing is at an all-time high. However public sentiment doesn’t manifest ... Continue Reading
Legal Weed: A Rigorous Test of Canada’s Public Policy
Legalizing recreational marijuana, Canada begins a national experiment. This post from The New York Times reports how legal weed was celebrated amid euphoria and caution. Canada on Wednesday became the first major world economy to legalize recreational marijuana, beginning a national experiment that will alter the country’s social, cultural and economic fabric, and present the ... Continue Reading
Will U.S. Ban Entry of Canadian Cannabis Users?
Canadians have been banned from entering the U.S. due to marijuana use. This post from Globalnews.ca highlights what Canadian cannabis users should be prepared for at the border. Canadians may be banned from entering the U.S. for legally using marijuana in Canada if a border officer decides that they are likely to consume it in the United States, American border officials ... Continue Reading