In the heart of America's drug policy lies a tangled web of bigotry, ignorance, and political cowardice. As we traverse the wastelands of federal legislation, one thing becomes abundantly clear: the Controlled Substances Act is a monument to madness, a relic of Nixonian paranoia that continues to haunt us to this day... Let me tell you, folks, the Controlled Substances … [Read more...] about The Tangled Webs of Prohibition: Descheduling Marijuana for a Brighter Future
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Push To Deschedule Marijuana In The USA Continues
Two dozen lawmakers from both sides of the political fence have given US President Joe Biden another nudge to deschedule marijuana. Marijuana is still listed as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, a classification reserved for what are considered the most problematic substances and those without demonstrated and accepted medical use. That marijuana is still … [Read more...] about Push To Deschedule Marijuana In The USA Continues
Now this from the American Legion!
Now this from the American Legion! The American Legion stands up for veteran access to medical cannabis. This news made me very proud to be a member of the American Legion. I could not be happier to hear the organization, one of the largest veteran groups, is in support and speaking out on behalf of those who have defended and protected our nation. Having the American … [Read more...] about Now this from the American Legion!
DEA Rescheduling Cannabis?
There has been a lot of talk about the DEA rescheduling cannabis (marijuana) as of lately. Lawmakers in April were informed by the DEA, that the DEA “hopes to release its determination in the first half of 2016.” The DEA recently pushed the decision to the end of July. But July has past and we still have not seen a change in the scheduling of cannabis (marijuana). … [Read more...] about DEA Rescheduling Cannabis?
