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With profound sadness, Peachtree NORML announced the passing of Tom McCain, the Executive Director Emeritus and long-time board member. After witnessing the devastating injustices of cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs, Tom became a tireless advocate for legalization. He...

Members of the US House of Representatives voted last night in favor of legislation, “The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act,” that seeks to facilitate cannabis-specific scientific research and potential drug development. Two-hundred and sixteen Democrats voted in support...

According to a new survey published in Canada, roughly 1 out of every 3 patients experiencing chronic pain use cannabis for pain management. This study was released a few weeks ago by the Canadian Journal of Pain. According to the...

Members of Congress are fast-tracking legislation, “The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act,” which seeks to facilitate cannabis-specific scientific research and potential drug development. The House bill, which is scheduled for floor action this week, contains language that is...

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) released their concept for a new bill which would allow seriously ill patients across the US to use schedule I drugs including marijuana, psychedelics, and other substances. This bill includes a...

In a historic recent meeting, Germany, Luxembourg, Malta, and the Netherlands met to discuss the future of cannabis legalization in their respective regions of Europe. This comes at a time of sweeping support for the drug with talks of...

In multiple different releases on the internet, some were saying that NYPD officers are now allowed to smoke marijuana. In a recent update, this decision was reversed by the city, once again forcing NYPD officers to be drug tested....

The United States Army is looking for a new material to use for ghillie suits. According to multiple different sources, the US Army could be using hemp to create the camouflage suits meant for elite snipers. Just last month, the...

The trial for Brittney Griner, American WNBA star has begun in Russia. According to multiple sources, the athlete pled guilty to her charges for marijuana possession. Because of her pleading guilty, she faces up to 10 years in prison....

Germany is next up to legalize marijuana in the 21st century. According to multiple sources including the Guardian, Germany is moving forward with new laws that would legalize both recreational and medical marijuana for those above the age of...