2020 has been one of the most eventful years in most American’s entire lives. Because of the chaos occurring on a daily basis, it can be easy for some important stories to fly under the radar. One such story that was frighteningly under-reported is that of Sean Worsley. Worsley, a ... Read More
Tag: War On Drugs
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Dec2020
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Nov2020
As more states vote to legalize marijuana, it is imperative that we as a country remain vigilant in trying to put an end to unjust criminal convictions for non-violent drug users in states where cannabis and other drugs are not legal. The Drug Policy Alliance or DPA, a highly-regarded organization ... Read More
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Feb2020
A recently released study reports that cannabis use among those aged 65 and older nearly doubled from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015 and 2018.
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Feb2020
In an effort to rectify some of the evils of the past, Los Angeles County will soon dismiss nearly 66,000 cannabis convictions.
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Jan2020
The state of Illinois recently legalized recreational cannabis. Sales reached a gaudy $3.2 million on the very first day alone.
25
Nov2019
On Wednesday, November 20th, a House cannabis bill passed in committee. The bill would decriminalize cannabis and grant states rights to determine laws.
20
Nov2019
Presidential candidate Joe Biden recently rehashed one of the most common cannabis myths. He called cannabis a "gateway drug" during a campaign event.
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Feb2019
Recently, a Democratic representative introduced a bill that would completely legalize cannabis in the state of Florida. Medical cannabis use has been legal in Florida since 2016 but patients are still barred from smoking cannabis to treat their conditions. State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith introduced the bill to further Florida’s ... Read More
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Jan2019
The United States is at the forefront of the battle for cannabis legalization. Though more than 30 states have now legalized cannabis for medicinal use, the federal government still classifies it as a Schedule 1 narcotic with no medicinal use. Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, recently called ... Read More