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Joe Biden thinks ‘forced rehab’ is positive drug reform. Here’s why he’s wrong
David Bienenstock - Published on February 24, 2021read moreA choice between rehab and prison is no choice at all. Biden’s ‘mandatory rehab’ is a bad idea masked as drug reform.
Gabriel Sunday’s ‘Dope State’ is the future of stoner comedy
David Bienenstock - Published on February 4, 2021read moreA new mockumentary about a modern-day cannabis journalist ushers weed humor into the post-prohibition era.
Is Amsterdam really going to ban tourists from cannabis coffeeshops?
David Bienenstock - Published on January 25, 2021read moreThe mayor wants the ban, but few others do—and the results could be disastrous.
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What does Biden’s attorney general pick think about legalization? Not much—but it may not matter
David Bienenstock - Published on January 6, 2021read moreWill Merrick Garland push, allow, or block progress on federal legalization?
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How a 6-foot-8 steel-town mayor became 2020’s unlikely legalization rock star
David Bienenstock - Published on December 9, 2020read morePennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman makes no apologies for his outspoken views—or his marijuana flag.
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Who should Biden appoint? Drug policy leaders offer plenty of options
David Bienenstock - Published on December 7, 2020read moreBiden’s attorney general, DEA head, and ‘drug czar’ will carry out his drug policies. Who should get the jobs?
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Florida high school official fired for using legal medical marijuana
David Bienenstock - Published on November 24, 2020read moreGulf War veteran Mike Hickman used legal medical cannabis instead of dangerous opioids. When district officials found out, they fired him.
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Key details in New Jersey’s marijuana law could be decided this weekend
David Bienenstock - Published on November 19, 2020read moreWant to grow cannabis at home? Call your state legislator about it today—or it might be too late.
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Dear fellow stoner: You’re right on cannabis but wrong on QAnon
David Bienenstock - Published on October 25, 2020read moreSocial media algorithms are targeting stoners as likely QAnon conspiracy believers. Don’t fall for it.
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How Republicans are using Minnesota’s marijuana reform parties to siphon votes
David Bienenstock - Published on October 20, 2020read moreRepublicans are posing as legalization advocates to draw votes away from Democrats. “It infuriates me,” says a longtime advocate.









