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Marijuanukah, a ‘Festival of Lit’ for the Festival of Lights

It may come as a surprise to many that marijuana use isn’t completely foreign or taboo to religious rituals. Cannabis isn’t a stranger to Jews, either. And as the burgeoning marijuana industry continues to grow worldwide, Israel remains a...

New Zealand Will Vote on Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2020

New Zealand will vote on a recreational cannabis legalization referendum in 2020, the government announced on Monday. Following a decision by the cabinet, Justice Minister Andrew Little said the vote will be a part of the national general election...

After Bill Stalls, GOP Senator Pushes for Sentencing Reform

The U.S. Senate blocked an effort Dec. 18, 2018, to attach far-reaching marijuana reforms to bipartisan criminal justice legislation. Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado sought unanimous consent of the body to amend the prison-and-sentencing reform bill being considered by...

The Top 10 Cannabis Stories of 2018

If there were a theme running through the top cannabis news stories of 2018, it might be this: Nearly all were predicted in 2017. Hello CBD, good-bye Jeff Sessions. Canada went legal. So did California and Massachusetts. In fact, with most...

How VividGro is Evolving LED Lights for Cannabis Grows

This article is presented by VividGro, an agricultural lighting company developing technology-based products that empower growers to create a superior growing environment. Indoor cannabis grows have, thankfully, come a long way from the power-sapping, makeshift setups of yesteryear. Agricultural tech...

Marijuana Tax Dollars Support Anti-Bullying Program in Colorado

by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Director December 18, 2018 As marijuana sales in Colorado exceed $1 billion, residents are seeing marijuana tax revenues being put to work in their communities. From funding local projects to restore historic sites and construct...

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses Delayed Until January 2019

The path to legal marijuana in Arkansas has been rocky at best. Though voters in 2016 approved a medical cannabis measure granting access to patients with certain conditions, residents have seen a plethora of stumbling blocks from anti-pot Republicans...

Sarah Sanders' comments about Flynn being 'ambushed' by the FBI reiterate that the President has a soft spot for his former national security adviser

THE POINT -- NOW ON YOUTUBE! In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Click to subscribe! "Good luck today in court to General Michael Flynn," tweeted Trump....

Give the Gift of Freedom this Holiday Season

by Jenn Michelle Pedini, NORML Development Director December 18, 2018 This holiday season, give the gift that helps end marijuana prohibition when you make a donation to NORML. Your generosity will help bring freedom to the millions of Americans living...

Cannabis Use Disorder is on the Rise. Scientists are Trying to Find Out Why

The widely successful efforts to legalize and decriminalize cannabis have dramatically shifted the conversation on the drug. Emphasizing cannabis’ myriad health and wellness benefits as well as the historical harms and injustices of criminalization, those efforts have downplayed the...
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U.S. Navy Changes Their Approach To Marijuana Testing

In response to the ongoing challenges facing U.S. military recruitment, the Navy has announced a significant shift in its...
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