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President Biden isn’t ‘too busy’ to carry out the cruelties of the Drug War
Bruce Barcott - Published on April 8, 2021read moreNearly three months in, Joe Biden’s legalization record stinks. It’s time for him to step up.
Virginia moves cannabis legalization to July 1, 2021
The Associated Press - Published on April 7, 2021read moreOriginally set to legalize in 2024, Virginia’s law now kicks in this summer. But don’t expect retail sales for a while.
This year’s Hash Bash went virtual, but 500+ still showed up for a smoke-in
The Associated Press - Published on April 5, 2021read morePandemic rules limit gathering sizes right now, but organizers of an alt-Bash invited protesters anyway.
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New Mexico poised to become the next legal cannabis state
The Associated Press - Published on April 1, 2021read moreThe state Legislature passed two legalization bills, which now await the governor’s signature.
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New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 31, 2021read moreCannabis is legal in New York today. Yes, today. The law takes effect immediately.
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This plumber was sentenced to 12 years for growing marijuana in a legal state. How is that possible?
Dave Howard - Published on March 30, 2021read moreOutdated drug war laws and a secondary offense led to Thomas Laverty’s outrageous sentence.
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Virginia gets real on legalization, aims to move up start date to 2021
The Associated Press - Published on March 29, 2021read moreThere’s no reason to wait three years, and Gov. Northam is ready to move ahead.
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How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi - Published on March 26, 2021read more#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis.
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New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 25, 2021read moreWith homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week.
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Montana’s legalization plan: Homegrow bans, THC caps, 20% taxes. Yay?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 17, 2021read moreThe red-state vision for legal cannabis faces criticism.
