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The Future of Medical Marijuana in Latin America
It’s a beautiful place for marijuana. Costa Rica has an established history as a haven for liberal ideas, happy people, and gorgeous scenery. The country is one of the most environmentally friendly places in the world with 25% of the nation’s acreage protected from industrial development of any kind. It also disbanded its armed forced […] Thanks to marijuana.com
A Woman’s Place is in the Cannabis Industry
Like many unfortunate realities in society today, too much of the time women are highly underestimated by the private and public sectors. Their struggle continues for acceptance in various positions as they strive for equal rights in the workplace. To help level the playing field, some organizations offer assistance in finding quality employment, sparking entrepreneurship […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Our Interview with Toronto Police on “Project Claudia” Raids
Marijuana.com Interviews the Toronto Police Any decent journalist will tell you that when reporting on a story, it’s important to remain as unbiased as possible, even when writing about situations you may disagree with or interviewing people who have a vastly different viewpoint of the topic at hand. Nevertheless, a story is only complete when […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Connecticut’s New Medical Marijuana Program
On May 17th, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a new bill into law addressing previous concerns about minors not having access to medical marijuana should they need it. Before the bill, Connecticut was the only state with a legalized medical marijuana program that excluded patients under the age of 18. House Bill 5450 calls for […]
Revolution and Evolution with Dana Larsen
In the battlefield that is the legalization of marijuana around the world, there are those of us who support it by going to rallies, writing about it on the internet, and doing whatever we can to normalize Mary Jane for the general population. Then there are the mavericks, the ones who take chances, the men […]
It’s Time to Move Beyond Street Theater
I cringed last weekend when I saw news photos of a protest and demonstration in front of the White House in which the most notable image was a 51-foot inflatable “joint.” That’s right. Here we are in 2016 on the verge of finally ending marijuana prohibition, and some activists seem caught in a time warp, […]
The Literal Beating Heart
I’m leaning over Sophie as she shakes in her bed. It’s about 3:00 in the morning. I’m loathe to turn on the light, but I do, and I lean over her and say the same words that I’ve said, over and over and over, for the last twenty-one years. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay. […]
Time To Stop Complaining and Get Involved
We receive a lot of inquiries (and some complaints) at NORML from those who favor legalization and wonder why we continue to focus on a state-based strategy instead of focusing on Congress. The belief is that Congress could legalize marijuana in one fell swoop if they wanted to do so. It’s a reasonable question, but […]
Rescheduling Cannabis: Marijuana Advocates Plan White House SmokeOut This Saturday
Getting their protest on a few days in advance of 4.20, DCMJ, a community support group for marijuana cultivators, consumers and their extended families for the greater DC area, are planning a quaint little get together in front of the White House this Saturday. Exposing naked ignorance, the DCMJ plan on doing a little protesting to […]
Maine Marijuana Legalization Initiative Fails to Qualify for Ballot
Maine voters may have just missed their chance to make their state one of the next to legalize marijuana. The Maine Secretary of State’s office announced on Wednesday that cannabis reform advocates failed to collect enough valid signatures from registered voters in order to qualify their initiative for November’s ballot. Pro-legalization forces with the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol […]