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A Cannabis Advocate’s Case for Bernie Sanders
Sara Dilley - Published on April 1, 2016read moreIf the evidence stacks Bernie up as the only pro-cannabis candidate—and it does—why hasn’t the industry done more to support him?
The Shake: Michigan Cops Want Your Stuff, and Mail Carriers Aren’t (Supposed to Be) Narcs
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 31, 2016read moreVermont’s adult-use legalization measure marches slowly and steadily through the House, Colorado Springs cannabis clubs fight for survival, and Vogue gets hip to edibles.
The Shake: Obama Frees 61 Inmates and Whoopi Tackles Period Pain
Ben Adlin - Published on March 30, 2016read moreMicrosoft’s racist chatbot turns out to be a cannabis fan, a Colorado ski town considers tossing edibles, and a faithful dog brings home a massive haul.
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Georgia Gov. Deal and Rep. Allen Peake Go Head-to-Head Over Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 30, 2016read moreA new email exchange between a Georgia lawmaker and the governor reveal a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fight over medical cannabis.
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CARERS Act Finds New Life a Year After Its Birth
Lisa Rough - Published on March 30, 2016read moreOnce considered the nation’s most important and comprehensive piece of legislation on medical cannabis, the CARERS Act was written off late last year. Now it might be back.
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The Shake: Cannabaristas, Helping the Homeless, and CBD Oil Massages
Ben Adlin - Published on March 29, 2016read moreAll eyes are on U.S. cannabis policy in advance of a special United Nations summit, Israeli companies are drawing American investments, and a man is rewarded for being punched repeatedly in the face.
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Taking the Bat to New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program
Jay Lassiter - Published on March 29, 2016read moreGov. Chris Christie remains hostile to New Jersey’s medical cannabis program, regardless of how the state’s health department tries to spin it.
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The Shake: Larry Flynt Embraces the Industry and Canna-Manicures Are Now a Thing
Lisa Rough - Published on March 28, 2016read moreLegal cannabis could rake in big money for Massachusetts, industry advocates back a Colorado candidate, and an illegal grow ruins an Easter egg hunt.
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The Shake: 60% of America Likes Legalization (but Hillary Doesn’t), and Broccoli Proves a Poor Smuggling Cover
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 25, 2016read moreHillary Clinton doubles down in opposition to federal legalization, Missouri wrinkles its nose at concentrates, and Georgia falls (just barely) short.
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The Shake: UN Urged to Legalize, Coal Miners OK Cannabis, and D.C. to Host Canna-Fest
Lisa Rough - Published on March 24, 2016read moreIn today’s Shakeup, Colorado coal miners consider cannabis, the deadline hits for Georgia’s medical marijuana program expansion, and is Drumpf the best bet for legalization?
