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Leafly Vote Competition: Terms and Conditions
Leafly Staff - Published on November 4, 2016read moreLeafly Vote Election Day Giveaways Official Rules Leafly will be giving away Leafly swag bags to eligible winners (each a “Giveaway”, and collectively the “Promotion”) during its 2016 Election Day coverage via Facebook Live and Periscope. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. resident to […]
Three Lives Transformed by Post-Legalization Pardons of Cannabis Offenses
Brett Konen - Published on November 4, 2016read moreLearn the stories of three individuals whose lives were transformed by post-cannabis legalization pardons of their pre-legalization convictions.
One Sane Mainer Rides Out the Campaign Madness
Crash Barry - Published on November 4, 2016read moreTaking heat and opening minds: A Maine street cop-turned-legislator speaks out for regulated legalization. Mark Dion may be Question 1’s most persuasive advocate.
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Mysterious After-Hours Shootings Target Amsterdam’s Coffeeshops
Derrick Bergman - Published on November 3, 2016read moreThe city has shuttered the shops that have been fired at, raising concerns among some that municipal policy may be fueling an industry turf war.
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Study Finds Colorado Cannabis Shops Not Selling to Minors
Gage Peake - Published on November 3, 2016read moreBusting more myths: Undercover researchers find that Colorado cannabis stores are checking IDs and not selling to minors.
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These California Politicians Are Emerging as Strong Prop. 64 Supporters
Leafly Staff - Published on November 3, 2016read moreFor decades, cannabis was an issue that most elected officials assiduously avoided—unless they were attacking it. In this election, things have changed.
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North Dakota Medical Marijuana Supporters Make Last-Minute Plea to Voters
The Associated Press - Published on November 3, 2016read moreA group pushing to legalize medical marijuana in North Dakota is making a last-minute advertising push thanks to a surprise donation from a national organization.
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You Won’t Believe Australia’s Security Rules for Medical Cannabis
Joe Wilson - Published on November 2, 2016read moreGuidelines released by the Australian government this week mandate unmarked vans, protected vaults, and pocketless clothes for employees.
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Thousands of People Are Still Going to Jail for Cannabis in California
Ben Adlin - Published on November 2, 2016read moreNew study disproves, once again, the myth that “nobody goes to jail for cannabis anymore.” In California, thousands still do.
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California Cities Ban Cannabis Sales Ahead of State Vote
The Associated Press - Published on November 2, 2016read moreDozens of cities and counties are contemplating tough restrictions on cannabis sales and cultivation in anticipation of Prop. 64’s passage.









