Politics

Current events from the world of cannabis.

Oregonians to Vote on Legalizing Psilocybin Therapy

Oregon’s Democratic Party is endorsing drug-reforming initiatives.

by Leah Sankey - September 28, 2020

The US Capitol Building with the dome lit up at night

Senator Stances: A 2020 Election Overview on Legalization

Each candidate’s position on recreational marijuana can be a key factor for voters to clue in on.

by Marie Edinger - September 24, 2020

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris holding hands smiling in an office

Biden-Harris Pledges to Decriminalize Cannabis

"We need to deal with the system, and there needs to be a significant change in the design of the system.”

by Leah Sankey - September 22, 2020

Closeup of Hand going through Prison Bars

Legalization & the Unjust Prison System

Right now, 7% of all inmates in state prisons are there solely for possession of marijuana.

by Marie Edinger - September 11, 2020

The House of Representatives filled with congressional members

Historic MORE Act Vote Set for this Month

It will be the first time any chamber of Congress has ever voted to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act

by Leah Sankey - September 8, 2020

Kamala Harris speaking at the DNC on the podium

The Facts: Kamala Harris’ Rocky Record on Weed

Harris' attitude toward cannabis has changed several times over the years.

by Marie Edinger - August 26, 2020

Graphic of Richard Delisi

Meet the Man Serving a 90 Year Sentence for Weed

He's not a threat to our society, nor has he ever been

by Leah Sankey - August 19, 2020

Arizona State Capitol Building at night with lights

Arizona to Vote on Marijuana Legalization in November

Prop 207 promises to generate $3 billion in new revenue and create thousands of jobs in the first decade after passing.

by Marie Edinger - August 17, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking at a podium

Progressives Vow to Push Biden on Cannabis

This year, even as polls show more support for cannabis, Democrats are merely calling for decriminalization; not outright legalization.

by Matt Laslo - August 5, 2020

Hand putting ballot in box

Where Marijuana Stands on 2020 State Ballots

More than a dozen states are exploring looser penalties, if not full-on legalization

by Marie Edinger - July 30, 2020

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