Articles tagged with "bernie sanders"
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Sanders claps back at Ted Cruz for telling ‘slackers to get off the bong’ and vote
Benzinga - Published on August 29, 2022read moreBernie Sanders took Ted Cruz to task over his podcast comments about baristas and bongs. Find out more about Cruz’s misguided musings.
Bernie Sanders says he’d legalize cannabis by executive order. Can he do that?
Ben Adlin - Published on March 4, 2020read moreIt’s a great stump speech crowd-pleaser. But can a president actually make it happen? It’s complicated.
Super Tuesday results: What they mean for cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 3, 2020read moreNow its Biden v. Sanders. One boosted the war on drugs, the other wants to end it.
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Is Bernie Sanders still ahead of the curve on cannabis?
David Bienenstock - Published on December 18, 2019read moreHe pioneered decriminalization in the 1970s and led legalization efforts in Congress. How would he act as president? Bernie’s got a plan.
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Bernie Says He’d Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
Max Savage Levenson - Published on August 8, 2019read moreSanders, a longtime legalization advocate, said that as president, he would bypass partisan bickering in Congress and legalize cannabis through an executive order.
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Senators Call for Cannabis Banking Reform
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2016read moreA bipartisan group of Senators contacted a federal financial institute asking for guidance on the woes of banking in the cannabis industry. Will they respond?
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The Shake: Chong Gets Burned by Bernie Campaign, Canada to See Same-Day Delivery
Ben Adlin - Published on May 24, 2016read moreCannabis crowdfunding is here, a GOP congressman admits to using while in office, and should you be brushing your teeth with bud?
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Batman in a Bow Tie: We Talk Cannabis Reform With Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Lisa Rough - Published on April 19, 2016read moreDon’t be fooled by the charming bicycle pin and unassuming smile — when it comes to fighting for cannabis reform, Blumenauer is Batman in a bowtie.
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The Shake: Cannabis Comes to Koala Country, Seattle Times Rolls Eyes at Regulators
Ben Adlin - Published on April 12, 2016read moreThe Mexican Catholic church supports medical use, French politicians are arguing over decriminalization, and a 10-year-old girl moved from Texas to California for medical cannabis.
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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?
