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Not only is there no correlation between medical marijuana laws and violent crime, crime rates in California actually decreased by 20 percent after legalization.
The devastating costs of criminalizing cannabis
How Harry Anslinger's Reefer Madness continues to influence our harmful drug policies.
How one doctor’s personal journey with cannabis helped her overcome the fear of stigma
Dr. Junella Chin has integrated medical marijuana into her family practice after the drug helped her finally find pain relief.
Arisen My Senses: Björk journeys through familiar and strange emotions
This week playlist is an introduction to the unparalleled artist Björk, whose discography can be challenging for some.
The link between drugs and music, explained by science
As every toker knows, listening to music while high can make it sound better.
Why ‘recreational’ drug use isn’t a bad thing
Our culture views getting high as a moral wrong. Here's why it could actually be good for society.
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First legal weed sold in Massachusetts
The first state-legal cannabis sales started in the Bay State, prominent prohibitionist changes his mind on marijuana, and more in today's newsletter.
November 20, 2018Legal weed makes its official debut in Massachusetts. A prominent Democratic lawmaker changes his mind on marijuana legalization. A judge says the Florida House should sue the feds if it has an issue with federal prohibition. Also: a former sheriff's deputy was sentenced to prison for drug trafficking.
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Hemp legalization under fire for banning those with drug felony convictions
Congress wrestling with Farm Bill provision, body cam footage raises questions about marijuana arrests, and more in today's newsletter.
November 19, 2018Congress is wrestling with a provision that would ban those with drug felonies from the legal hemp industry. Body cam footage raises questions about New York marijuana arrests. A Los Angeles woman was briefly detained in Canada for bringing her medical marijuana into the country. Also: Greece issued its first medical cannabis licenses today.
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Feds to study medical marijuana’s potential to combat opioid crisis
NIDA to look into the benefits of marijuana, a look at the loopholes under New York's 'decriminalization' policy, and more in today's newsletter.
November 16, 2018The federal government is studying whether medical marijuana can combat opioid crisis. How people continued to get charged for cannabis offenses, despite decriminalization in New York. A medical marijuana patient is suing the federal government for the right to own a gun. Also: Patients are struggling to get their medicine after recreational legalization in Canada.
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How the cannabis industry cares more about profits than patients and prisoners
Marijuana companies form alliances with GOP, the IRS struggles to handle all-cash tax payments from cannabis companies, and more in today's newsletter.
November 15, 2018The cannabis industry is prioritizing profits over patients and criminal justice reforms. A look at the past and future of marijuana advocacy. The IRS is paying a company $1.7 million to hand the problem of cash tax payments from pot companies. Also: Canadian police say they have not seen an increase in impaired driving after legalization.
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A new breed of cannabis lobbyist doesn’t care to work with advocates
A look at the changing makeup of cannabis lobbyists in Washington, new bill in Congress focuses on marijuana for vets, and more in today's newsletter.
November 14, 2018A new breed of cannabis lobbyist is not keen on working with advocates. Congressmen introduce trio of bills to increase access to medical marijuana for veterans. A look at whether craft cannabis can survive in the age of Big Marijuana. Also: Newly released CIA documents reveal 'Project Medication' -- which hoped to use some sort of 'truth serum' on terror suspects.