Politics

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...

by NORMLDecember 13, 2018 Washington, DC: House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (aka ‘The Farm Bill’), which for the first time includes provisions lifting the United States’ centuries-long prohibition on domestic, commercial hemp...

If you are new to medical marijuana then you will have the opportunity to experience going to a dispensary for the first time. For many first timers, it can be a scary experience and full of uncertainty of what...

by Jax Finkel, Texas NORML Executive DirectorDecember 13, 2018 We already have a lot of events on the calendar for 2019. Check out few highlights below! Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – Opening Day – Capitol Meet & Greet Join Texas NORML and Texans...

If you need life advice, ask around. If you need good life advice, ask a mom. And if you need good life advice on enjoying cannabis in the home you share with children, ask some weed-loving moms. Better yet,...

A major player in the alcohol world is backing marijuana legalization, and it’s not shying away from sharing its position with those in power. The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) recently participated in a briefing on Capitol...

President Donald Trump is threatening to shut down the government if Democrats refuse billions of dollars in funding for a border wall — but the consequences of that action would extend far beyond border security. WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump threatens...