Articles in Politics category
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The King of the Cannabis Conversation Abdicates the Throne
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 7, 2016read moreAllen St. Pierre leaves NORML, and the nation’s go-to cannabis communicator gets gone.
Meet Dusan Dvorak, High Priest of the European Cannabis Church
Lukas Hurt - Published on July 7, 2016read moreThe story of Dvořák and his longtime fight for more sensible cannabis laws would make for a blockbuster Hollywood movie.
Arkansas Puts Medical Cannabis on the November Ballot
Lisa Rough - Published on July 7, 2016read moreWith its initial goal achieved, Arkansans for Compassionate Care has asked a rival MMJ effort to halt its work join the campaign.
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Two Public-Use Measures Compete for Ballot Space in Denver
Gage Peake - Published on July 7, 2016read morePrivate cannabis consumption clubs could be coming to Denver — in some form, at least — thanks to two competing initiatives gunning to make it on November’s ballot.
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State of the Leaf: Hawaii Misses Dispensary Launch, and Washington MMJ Shift Sparks Alarm
Lisa Rough - Published on July 6, 2016read moreIllinois expands its MMJ program, New York patients’ slim options get even slimmer, and how exactly will Alaska get cannabis to consumers?
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Security Fears Are Holding Back Uruguay’s Cannabis Rollout
The Associated Press - Published on July 6, 2016read moreMost pharmacists haven’t signed on to the country’s pioneering cannabis program, citing security concerns and complaining of paperwork, cost increases or opposition from customers.
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The Massachusetts Supreme Court Just OK’d a Legalization Measure — And Improved Its Chances
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 6, 2016read moreMassachusetts’ highest court on Wednesday cleared the way for a November ballot question on legalizing and regulating recreational marijuana.
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Are Tourists Allowed in Dutch Coffeeshops? The Strange Tale of the ‘Weed Pass’
Derrick Bergman - Published on July 6, 2016read moreWhen it comes to selling cannabis to foreigners, the pendulum of public acceptance in the Netherlands keeps on swinging.
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Can Ohio Lawyers Use Medical Marijuana? Nobody Knows
The Associated Press - Published on July 6, 2016read moreAttorneys want to know whether lawyers can use medical cannabis, own or operate medical cannabis businesses and represent cultivators, processors, dispensaries, patients and caregivers.
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In Photos: An Italian Photographer’s Powerful Images Help Patients Share Their Stories
Enrico Fletzer - Published on July 5, 2016read moreMaria Novella De Luca’s stunning photographs of Italian cannabis patients will move you.









