The federal government won’t be easing its laws on marijuana as part of a criminal justice reform bill that’s expected to pass this week. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, had hoped to attach an amendment to the proposed First Step Act to remove the threat of federal prosecution in states…
After months of chatter, a booze-free beer promising a different kind of buzz will hit pot shop shelves this week just in time to be a stocking stuffer for select folks age 21 and up.
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Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, made a move Monday toward changing federal marijuana law, including letting banks accept money from legal businesses.
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The co-owners of the embattled Sweet Leaf cannabis business have been ordered to pay $8.8 million for breach of contract over properties they were buying in Denver.
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What is Columbia NORML?
Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.Columbia NORML is South Carolina’s oldest chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, established in 2007. It is organized as a non-profit and run by a group dedicated volunteers.
Are you a registered Non-Profit?
Yes, Columbia NORML is a federally registered 501(c)(3) which means that all donations to the organization are tax-deductible. We neither support, endorse, nor donate to political parties or candidates.
How do I join?
You can join by paying an annual membership of $25. We accept memberships in cash, check, or online. Benefits of membership include invitations to member-only events, membership card, monthly membership newsletter, and entitles you to vote and run for leadership positions.
What if i just want to donate?
That’s fine too. We understand that some people may choose to not be a member. We appreciate those individuals’ donations even more.
Why don’t we just file a statewide petition and make cannabis fully legal?
South Carolina does not have a statewide initiative and referendum process that does not involve the state General Assembly. It’s in the state constitution. We can, however, go that route at the county and city levels of government; and, to do that would take funds we don’t have yet. But, small contributions add up. Considering giving what you can today.
Published: Aug 7, 2017, 3:12 pm • Updated: Aug 7, 2017, 4:21 pm By James McClure, Civilized Your favorite raunchy party game is now the newest combatant in the fight to repeal cannabis prohibition in America. Yesterday, the makers of ‘Cards Against Humanity’ announced that they would be joining the campaign to legalize recreational marijuana […]
Published: Oct 18, 2017, 2:34 pm • Updated: Oct 18, 2017, 2:53 pm By The Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. — A city outside Las Vegas has approved the sale of recreational marijuana nearly four months after sales began across Nevada. The Henderson City Council on Tuesday approved applications from five medical marijuana dispensaries that could […]
Is driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) enjoyable? A recent study in the journal Transportation Research suggests this question is the key to understanding and reducing the use of cannabis while driving. The August 2017 article by Nicolas Ward, Jay Ott, and several colleagues looks at “cultural predictors of future intention to drive under […]
In February, there were 15 homicides in London, UK. In March, another 22 killings brought the city’s 2018 murder count up to 50. And if the trend continues, London is on pace to surpass the 130 murders it saw in 2017. These numbers reflect a drastic uptick in violent crime. In fact, they represent the […]
Published: Jan 30, 2018, 1:13 pm • Updated: Jan 30, 2018, 4:16 pm By Marina Villeneuve, The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine lawmakers on Tuesday started discussions about how long to delay retail marijuana sales while lawmakers continue to work on regulations needed to get the industry up and running. A ban on retail […]
DENVER — Colorado’s “Green Rush” has seen plenty of black market marijuana growth in the last few years, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The illegal grow operations have transitioned from warehouses to residential homes, and are hiding in plain sight. DEA Special Agent Randy Ladd said the damage to the homes used in these […]
I had a conversation with a friend from Ohio recently about why his state failed to pass the Issue 1 constitutional amendment during the midterm elections. If Ohio voters had approved Issue 1, it would have reduced sentencing for many men and women serving prison sentences for non-violent drug related felonies. While my friend supports […]
The post Nine Authors Who Smoked Weed appeared first on High Times. Some of the greatest authors in history have indulged in our favorite herb. Whether looking for UFOs or recreating Paris on the page, authors turned to Mary Jane for a little help. Here are the top nine authors who smoked weed, and the […]
President Trump’s nominee for “drug czar” and former deputy chief of staff Jim Carroll spoke in New Haven about the outbreak of nearly 100 synthetic cannabinoid overdoses that struck the city last week. Carroll is an attorney and currently at the helm of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. At a Monday press […]
The post Weed Arrests Outnumber Violent Crime Arrests appeared first on High Times. The War on Drugs pertinaciously continues unabated, despite spreading marijuana legalization and a growing desire for new directions in drug policy. In fact, last year more than three times the number of people were arrested for drugs—including weed—than for all violent crimes […]