Politics

by Kevin Mahmalji, NORML Outreach Director December 14, 2018 An effort to undermine Michigan’s Proposition 1, a voter approved initiative that legalized adult-use marijuana failed to gain support in the Senate. In a last-ditch effort to deny Michigan residents the...

A court decision on Thursday reaffirms Vancouver’s authority to shut down illegal dispensaries. In a news release, the city says the BC Supreme Court’s decision to order the closing of unlicensed retail shops also sets a precedent if illegal operators...

Medical cannabis patients, caregivers, and advocates are saying better late than never to Fresno City Council’s 5-2 vote to legalize medical dispensaries. Like others across the state, the California city had passed resolutions opting out of the state’s medical...

The holidays are in full swing, which means gift-giving has commenced. But what if you’re strapped for time and need a few ideas for your cannabis loving friends? We got you covered. Check out some of these last-minute gifts for...

After voters approved adult-use cannabis legalization in 2016, Maine lawmakers haven’t let outgoing Gov. Paul LePage’s veto power stand in the way of the will of the People. Back in May, state legislators overrode LePage’s veto of a bill...

President Trump is expected to sign the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018—also known as the farm bill—later this week, after Congress approved the measure on Wednesday. CBD is now a lot less illegal. But don't wave it in the face...

by Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director December 13, 2018 Legal Marijuana Sales Being in Canada Following Canada’s decision to become the first country in North America to legalize the use and retail sale of cannabis, the US Department of Homeland Security,...

Days after being evicted from his apartment—and then invited to return—for his legal possession and consumption of medical cannabis oil, John Flickner says his healthcare provider has suddenly dropped him from his Medicaid/Medicare program. Without access to doctors and...

Clones are finally on sale in Newfoundland, public health experts are attacking Quebec’s plan to raise the age of cannabis consumption to 21, and changes to the Smoke Free Ontario act threaten the future of cannabis cafes in Canada’s most populous province. We’ve...

The smell of a particular cannabis strain is like a fingerprint, revealing a complex set of compounds—called terpenes—that contribute to its aroma and effects. One slight modification of a terpene, even a minor one, can influence how we perceive...