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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The Best 5 Marijuana Reform Leaders in The Senate
In the run-up to the 2018 elections, here’re the 5 best U.S. Senators on marijuana reform. This post from Forbes also analyzes the major trends that stick out. With the 2018 election almost upon us, I’ve spent the last few weeks thinking about why Congress has never passed a bill legalizing marijuana. Despite overwhelming public support for both medical marijuana and ... Continue Reading
Jeff Sessions: A Catalyst for Marijuana Legalization?
Anti-pot Jeff Sessions tried to fight marijuana legalization. Instead, he galvanized policymakers to do the opposite. I this post from USA Today read about how he unwittingly spurred the reform. Jeff Sessions hates marijuana. He’s made that plain in multiple colorful quotes, from stating that “good people don’t smoke marijuana” to arguing that “we need grown-ups in charge in ... Continue Reading
Legal Weed in California: All You Need to Know
What changes has the new year brought to the way legal weed works in California? Check out, in this post from Bustle.com, the new legal reality that is sure to excite the toker in you. The new year brings a big change for the state of California, one that finally fulfills a landmark proposition passed by voters in the state back in 2016. As of Jan. 1, recreational marijuana ... Continue Reading
Long-Time Cannabis Activist Chooses to Retire
After 20 years of active involvement, this 47-year-old cannabis activist is retreating from public life. This post from Times Colonist unveils his decision in the backdrop of current marijuana changes. Ted Smith, Victoria’s longtime cannabis crusader, is calling an end to his activist career. On Saturday, the 47-year-old got together with friends in Beacon Hill Park to ... Continue Reading