By Debra J. Saunders / syndicated columnist New House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos he believes the soon-to-be GOP-controlled House could pass marijuana reform in the next term. Yes, legalization could be a bipartisan issue; just the sort of measure Jeffries says he wants to make happen. Jeffries and Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, have … [Read more...] about Saunders: Changes in House may ease path for legal cannabis
Germany Set to Ignite a Legal Marijuana Revolution in Europe
BERLIN—When Amsterdam pioneered “coffee shops” in the 1970s, the European capital was one of the only destinations where you could openly buy and smoke weed—it quickly became a global mecca for marijuana enthusiasts. But over the last decade, it seems the grass has grown greener on the other side of the Atlantic, with Colorado and Washington state legalizing recreational … [Read more...] about Germany Set to Ignite a Legal Marijuana Revolution in Europe
City says two firefighters were suspended on suspicion of smoking marijuana on the job
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester confirms two firefighters have been suspended “with the suspicion that they were smoking marijuana on the job.” This is a developing story and we’ll bring you more information once we get it. H/T: www.whec.com … [Read more...] about City says two firefighters were suspended on suspicion of smoking marijuana on the job
Shops selling illegal pot flourish on Manhattan’s Upper West Side: ‘Free-for-all environment,’ says councilwoman
Unlicensed marijuana shops are sprouting up like weeds on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. City Councilmember Gale Brewer, who represents the uptown neighborhood, recently dispatched staffers to 61 delis, smoke-shops and convenience stores across her district that she suspected of illegally dealing weed — and the canvassing effort proved fruitful. The team of Brewer aides … [Read more...] about Shops selling illegal pot flourish on Manhattan’s Upper West Side: ‘Free-for-all environment,’ says councilwoman
Can I fly with a weed vape? What to know in light of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being found with cannabis vape cartridges in her carry-on luggage at a Moscow airport in February, according to Russian authorities. The two-time Olympic basketball champion and member of the U.S. national team was arrested after she was found carrying cannabis-derived oil cartridges. Before the … [Read more...] about Can I fly with a weed vape? What to know in light of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia
It’s Not Just About Pot. Our Entire Drug Policy Needs an Overhaul.
The failure of American drug law, particularly marijuana policy, has long been obvious. Finally, this October, President Biden ordered the Department of Health and Human Services and the attorney general to review what’s known as the “scheduling” status of cannabis. This legal process could lead to federal regulation of sales for recreational use or a national law that requires … [Read more...] about It’s Not Just About Pot. Our Entire Drug Policy Needs an Overhaul.
Review: Medical Cannabis Retail Access Associated with Lower Rates of Drug Overdose Mortality
NORML Medical cannabis retail access is inversely associated with drug overdose mortality rates, according to the findings of a literature review published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Investigators affiliated with the University of Texas and Arizona State University reviewed data from over 50 studies highlighting county-level predictors of overdose … [Read more...] about Review: Medical Cannabis Retail Access Associated with Lower Rates of Drug Overdose Mortality
Tax Legal Weed and Give the Money to Drug War Victims
Yahoo News “Tis the season to get funding for your Cannabis Business with FundCanna!” That’s a message that landed in my inbox yesterday. Fun! How can I start and grow a legal weed business? Maybe I should move out of Brooklyn, since every other storefront is now an unlicensed weed business, so there’s not much market share left—even for the few legal recreational dispensaries … [Read more...] about Tax Legal Weed and Give the Money to Drug War Victims
Connecticut’s first retail cannabis sales to begin Jan. 10
FILE - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs into law the legalization of recreational-use marijuana on June 22, 2021 in Hartford, Conn. Most eligible Connecticut residents with certain cannabis possession convictions — roughly 44,000 cases — should have their records automatically erased within 60 days, or about a month longer than expected under a state law taking effect Jan. 1, … [Read more...] about Connecticut’s first retail cannabis sales to begin Jan. 10
Cannabis and Africa
Professor and Chair of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of New Mexico Chris S. Duvall is the author of The African Roots of Marijuana and the leading expert on the history of cannabis use in Africa. His book is available on Amazon and at most bookstores. The Paper.: In what way does marijuana have its roots in Africa? Duvall: There’s three different ways … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Africa
