I am writing you about an issue of grave consequence that affects the lives of millions of Americans and greatly impacts our democracy – namely the continued federal prohibition on marijuana and the need for reform of our criminal justice system. As you know, a number of states (including my state of Vermont) have decriminalized…
Published: Jan 21, 2018, 7:52 pm • Updated: Jan 21, 2018, 8:28 pm By The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s deadline for when he must sign the state’s marijuana legalization bill has arrived, and it’s unclear if he has signed it into law. Related stories Vermont Gov. Scott says he…
Published: Feb 20, 2018, 5:39 pm • Updated: Feb 20, 2018, 5:59 pm By Vikki Ortiz Healy, Chicago Tribune Feb. 20–Smoking in the bathroom has returned with a vengeance and a twist at some Chicago-area high schools, where administrators worry that new ways to get a nicotine fix are making the illegal habit even more…
Yes, it is true that on Tuesday Oklahoma became the 30th state to legalize medical marijuana. In fact, their medical marijuana program may be the most relaxed in the country. Oklahoma medical marijuana may also be the surest sign that the country is tipping towards national legalization as well. Let’s break it down. Oklahoma has…
Like today’s political climate in the United States, the weed-loving world stands divided on a number of issues. But unlike the corrupted world of US politics, those in support of marijuana still find some common ground. They unite behind their love for Mary Jane. Even so, what may make one person high and happy may…
Published: Dec 21, 2017, 10:47 am • Updated: Dec 21, 2017, 10:55 am By Christopher Ingraham, The Washington Post The national opioid epidemic escalated in 2016, driven by an unprecedented surge in deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opiates, according to new data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than…
The post Recreational Marijuana in Canada Will Be Delayed appeared first on High Times. There’s bad news for those hoping to blaze up north this summer. Today, the Canadian federal government announced that recreational marijuana in Canada will be delayed. The government will not cast the final vote on bill C-45 until July 7th. And…
The Philippines’ ultra-hardline President Rodrigo Duterte met in Manila on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and came away gloating that the new administration in Washington is unconcerned with his blood-drenched “War on Drugs,” which has left approximately 8,000 dead since he took office just over a year ago. “Human rights, son of a bitch….
Published: Jul 25, 2017, 12:04 pm • Updated: Jul 25, 2017, 6:08 pm By The Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada judge denied a request from a group of alcohol distributors to stop recently approved emergency regulations that allow the state to license some retailers to transport marijuana from growers to storefronts. Carson…
Published: Aug 14, 2017, 10:39 pm • Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 7:29 am By John Aguilar, The Denver Post NORTHGLENN — Cannabis consumers in the metro area are getting more and more hours to buy their weed, with Northglenn on Monday becoming the latest city to extend the closing time for pot shops. The City…