Politics

By Lesley Nickus and Nic Juarez If you’re a fan of Malcolm Gladwell, the Canadian journalist and author with a knack for transforming data sets into insightful stories that challenge long-held tropes of human nature and psychology, you’ve no doubt...

by NORMLJanuary 15, 2019 In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. His statements came response to questions from...

One Oklahoma public school district is taking steps to ensure students can access medical cannabis treatments while at school. On Monday, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve a policy protecting students, staff and caregivers...

The Philippines has seen a rapid reversal in attitudes towards cannabis among its political elite. President Rodrigo Duarte joked that the stuff helps him stay alert last year. On Tuesday, former president and current House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo hyped marijuana’s...

Growing cannabis outdoors is easy. All you need is a nice open space that gets lots of light, a water supply, good soil, and a way to cover the plants when the weather turns. One of the most important things...

At a glance, using weed has gone from a disorderly habit and conversation conducted in whispers to a rebellious industry that has captured the notice of yuppies and celebrities alike. But take a closer look and you’ll notice a...

This is the year Texas residents will find out whether lawmakers are ready to build Texas a viable medical cannabis program or whether the Lone Star State’s old-fashioned politics will limit patients’ access to effective medicine. While the state Legislature...

Newly sworn-in Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker confirmed in his inaugural address Jan. 14, 2019, that he plans to make good on a campaign promise to legalize marijuana. “In the interests of keeping the public safe from harm, expanding true...

Hungry Canadians are easily smitten by the latest food trends and all the delicious food porn dished out on Instagram. But if you ask anyone who has ever worked in a professional kitchen, the descriptions of what happens behind...

Abdul Salam Maftoon is currently competing in the television music competition, "Afghan Star." It was one of the judges on the show who remarked on Maftoon's familiar look turning the singer into an overnight celebrity. Trudeau is regularly rated as one...