legalization
Mass Extortion for Hopeful Dispensaries
Massachusetts voters approved the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana for predetermined medical conditions back in 2012, but the state calls itself home to a mere six dispensaries. So where are the rest? Most are still awaiting approval for their licenses. A whopping 174 dispensary applications are currently held up in legal limbo with Massachusetts, […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Portal to the Future: Canadians Asked to Shape Marijuana Regulation
On June 30th at 10:30 am EST, it may as well have been the Avengers taking the stage at the National Press Theater in Ottawa. The media and the public waited for the significant update on the legalization of marijuana in Canada. And an update there truly was — the establishment of a task force […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Toronto City Officials Oppose Mayor Tory on the Legality of Dispensaries
The City of Toronto, the police, and dozens of dispensary owners across the Greater Toronto Area appear stuck in a costly game of cat and mouse where lawyers win billable hours, and patients lose safe and affordable access. While this political and social drama unfolds, the police continue to pursue criminal charges with little or no chance […] 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
Canada: The World’s Next Marijuana Marketplace
Australia does not exist at the forefront Canada’s collective mindset. For Canadians who haven’t traveled to the land down under, knowledge of this part of the world is limited to a few antiquated stereotypes like boxing kangaroos and Crocodile Dundee. What Canadians and the rest of the planet may not realize is that Australia is […] Thanks to marijuana.com
Donald Trump: Legalize Drugs?
Will Donald, Hillary, or Bernie legalize it before 2020? What about one of “the other” candidates? It is clear that the GOP has one option: Donald Trump. While many are wondering whether this man will make America great again, there is one looming issue for our community. What will happen to marijuana legislation and policy? […]
New Study Says There Is No Scientific Basis For Current Marijuana DUI Laws
Currently, six of the states that have legalized marijuana in some fashion use threshold-based blood tests to determine whether or not a driver is under the influence. Blood tests are these states’ primary tool in prosecuting marijuana-related DUI charges. The American Automobile Association, better known as AAA, just released findings from a new study. Researchers […]
NDP Nags Trudeau to Decriminalize Now
For years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has been touting the wise decision to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. An idea the Conservatives hadn’t been ready to acknowledge for many years. To bring up such an idea in the House of Commons was to invite severe career-threatening criticism from one’s peers and constituents. So now that […]