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Bipartisan House Cannabis Bill Passes Initial Committee Vote

On Wednesday, November 20th, a House cannabis bill passed in committee. The bill would decriminalize cannabis and grant states rights to determine laws.

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Perpetuates Cannabis Myths

Presidential candidate Joe Biden recently rehashed one of the most common cannabis myths. He called cannabis a “gateway drug” during a campaign event.

The Potential Future Of American Cannabis Politics

It is important to examine where presidential candidates stand on legalization to begin to understand the future of American cannabis politics.

Proposed Bill Would Permit Federal Employees Medical Cannabis Use

A proposed bill would allow federal employees to access medical cannabis without fearing for their jobs. Medical cannabis use would be allowed where legal.

Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner Changes Cannabis Views

Former republican House Speaker John Boehner previously “utterly opposed” cannabis legalization. A recent statement shows signs he may have changed his views.

Republican Cannabis Support Rises By Nearly 10% In 2017

Republicans have not typically been linked to cannabis reform. A new Gallup poll from 2017 shows Republican cannabis support has reached 51%.

Senator Dianne Feinstein Cannabis Views Differ From Challenger Kevin de León

Will incumbent California Senator Dianne Feinstein cannabis policies hurt her against challenger Kevin de León in her bid for reelection?

DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Resigns

DEA administrator Chuck Rosenberg has resigned. The resignation is believed to be linked to Rosenberg’s view that President Trump does not respect the law.

D.C. Weed Group Has Rolled 5,500 Free Joints for the Inauguration

They’re trying to get Donald Trump to embrace cannabis reform D.C. Weed Group Has…

Marijuana Activists Protest in Front of the White House

Marijuana activists protest at the White House but no arrests were made Marijuana activists…

Rabbi to Open Medical Marijuana Dispensary in D.C.

Rabbi Fights Feds to Open Pot Shop  By Amanda Winkler  |  Published in Reason.com…

National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference in D.C. Aims to Bridge Gaps

The National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference will take place in D.C. later this month…

DC Circuit Orders Supplemental Briefing in Landmark Federal Medical Marijuana Case

Just hours after the U.S. Court of Appeal for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments in…

Ralph Nader to Host Third-Party Presidential Debate in D.C. Nov. 4

After Larry King hosted the first televised Third-Party debate organized by Free and Equal…

Caravan For Peace Getting Set to Cross Mexico-US Boarder for Journey to DC

This summer, victims of the Drug War in Mexico will travel across the United…

Protests Underscore Societal Illnesses

As Dr. Gabor Mate explains to Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman at the Occupy Wall…

D.C. Lobby Group for Marijuana Holds Fundraiser in California

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) held a fundraiser at the home of Libertarian…

Mayor Will Pick Board to Oversee D.C. Medical Marijuana Program

A four-member, mayor-appointed board will oversee the District’s medical marijuana program when the heavily regulated system rolls out sometime next year.

The mayor-appointed board is a key change in the latest set of regulations released by the city, which took the power of overseeing the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana away from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration. The changes were made after a 45-day public input period. They also include new measures for how the city will chose who can operate medical marijuana facilities.

The new regulations, however, do not increase the number of ailments for which doctors can prescribe marijuana in the District. Only patients suffering from HIV, AIDS, cancer, glaucoma and multiple sclerosis can get a prescription.

D.C. Council Approves Medical Marijuana

The D.C. Council unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to allow chronically ill patients to receive a doctor’s prescription to use marijuana and buy it from a city-sanctioned distribution center.

Under the bill, which passed without debate, a patient who suffers from HIV, glaucoma, cancer or a “chronic and lasting disease” may receive a doctor’s recommendation to possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana in a 30-day period.