Politics

It’s tough to box Fat Tony into a single category. For over a decade, the Nigerian-American artist has been a major figure within the underground rap scene, but curiously, it’s not just his rapping ability that’s aided in his...

Thailand is poised to become the first Asian country to legalize medical marijuana with a bill pending before the National Legislative Assembly that’s expected to pass soon, according to media reports. Supporters of the legislation were expected to meet...

The top Republican in the U.S. House has issued a surprise endorsement of a key marijuana ingredient’s medical benefits, as well as the uses of industrial hemp. “It has proven to work,” Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said of cannabidiol...

Learn where candidates stand on marijuana policy before you vote on Tuesday, November 6! West Virginia’s general election will take place next Tuesday, November 6. The outcome of state legislative races will be critical in determining the future of marijuana...

by NORML October 31, 2018 It’s time exorcise this demon! It’s not the myth of “marijuana-laced candy,” devilish ghouls, or vampire bats that are terrifying Americans this Halloween. It’s Jeff Sessions. This monster wants to lock up law abiding citizens who choose...

Check out the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization’s cannabis voter guide! Minnesota’s General Election Day is less than one week away! You can vote early in person until Monday, November 5. You can also register and vote on Election Day! The...

by Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director October 31, 2018 Music legend David Crosby is the star of a new radio advertising campaign in support of Measure 3. The radio ad will be premiering on Thursday, November 1st in markets around...

Some Canadian hemp farmers want to see their country capitalize on hemp’s trendiness by starting an agency to promote the plant’s health benefits and research better ways to grow it. The farmers want to tax their hemp sales at 0.5%, with the...

Although Australia legalized the medicinal use of cannabis in 2016, accessing it remains a lengthy, bureaucratic ordeal that’s left many Australians frustrated. The introduction of a new online application was intended to simplify the process. But reports from Down...

Planet 13, the world’s largest retail cannabis store, opened to a celebrity, industry, and politician-packed crowd of VIPs Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Money Mayweather and Mike Tyson checked out the $7.5 million superstore—'Amsterdam on steroids.' Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Mike...