Dr. Sanjay Gupta Says Denying Patients MMJ is ‘Immoral’ During ‘Late Night’ Appearance
Thu / Nov 17th
During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta explained how he changed his mind on medicinal… Read More
Normalization
A growing majority of Americans support legalizing cannabis and more states than ever have a legal marijuana program. As the legal markets grow, cannabis becomes more accepted in everyday life and less vilified in our culture. The following articles show the normalization of cannabis and its use, both medical and recreational.
Supporters of Denver’s Social Use Initiative Call it a Win
Wed / Nov 16th
Following a week of vote counting and a lead of more than 17,000 votes, Emmett Reistroffer, campaign director for Yes… Read More
Some NFL Owners and Executives Support Modifying Cannabis Rules
Mon / Nov 14th
A number of NFL team owners seem to support changes to the league’s collective bargaining agreement regarding cannabis use, according… Read More
Alcohol Distributor Considering Cannabis-Infused Booze
Fri / Nov 11th
The distributor of Corona beer and Svedka vodka, Constellation Brands, is considering adding alcoholic beverages that also contain cannabis to… Read More
Study: Doctors Generally Unconcerned by Cannabis Use, GOP Docs Less Likely to Recommend MMJ
Thu / Oct 6th
According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Republican doctors are less likely to… Read More
Majority of Oregonians Continue to Support Legal Cannabis, Poll Shows
Tue / Sep 20th
A majority of Oregon voters believe that the legalization law approved in 2014 has so far benefited the state, according… Read More
Experts and Lawmakers Suggest Congress Is Softening on Cannabis Prohibition
Mon / Sep 12th
Despite the federal government’s unwillingness to reschedule cannabis, or actively advance legislation to decriminalize its possession, some policy experts and… Read More
Malia Obama Filmed Allegedly Smoking Cannabis at Lollapalooza
Fri / Aug 12th
While the DEA failed to change its position on cannabis, a video emerged of the elder First Daughter apparently smoking… Read More
Number of People Admitting to Cannabis Use Nearly Doubles in Three Years
Tue / Aug 9th
Twice as Many U.S. Citizens Admit to Cannabis Use than Three Years Ago According to a Gallup poll released yesterday, 13… Read More
Obama Commutes 214 Federal Sentences; Most Jailed for Nonviolent Drug Crimes
Thu / Aug 4th
President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates on Wednesday — almost all were incarcerated for nonviolent drug… Read More
Study: Not Many Differences Between Male and Female Cannabis Use
Wed / Aug 3rd
A Washington State University study has found that men use more cannabis more often than women, and that males and… Read More
25th Annual Hempfest Happening August 19-21 in Seattle
Tue / Aug 2nd
The 25th annual Seattle Hempfest — the world’s largest “protestival” and inspiration for cannabis celebrations around the world — is… Read More
Cannabis Church Breaking Stereotypes Through Community Service
Mon / Aug 1st
At the First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason, there are no hallelujahs. There is no tithe, no ceremony, nor any… Read More
Illinois Gov. Rauner Signs Decriminalization Bill
Sat / Jul 30th
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) signed a bill on Friday to decriminalize cannabis, making the possession of 10 grams or… Read More
Oregon State Fair to Feature Live Cannabis Plants
Wed / Jul 27th
For the first time in history — and in a telling demonstration of how far Oregon’s normalization process has come… Read More
Poll: More Republicans Supporting Legalization, Barely
Sun / Jul 24th
According to a recent YouGov poll, Republicans narrowly support marijuana legalization 45 to 42 percent, up from 36 percent in… Read More
How Cannabis Companies Can Recover From Bad PR
Fri / Jul 22nd
Every industry will eventually have a crisis. The unknowns are what that crisis might be and how operators will handle… Read More
Study: States with MMJ Programs See Reduction in Employee Absences
Thu / Jul 21st
Businesses in states with medical marijuana programs reported an 8 to 15 percent reduction in illness-related employee absences compared to… Read More
Study: The Average Joint Weighs Less Than You Might Think
Wed / Jul 20th
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, the typical joint contains an average of .32 grams of marijuana,… Read More
Texas Lawmakers Believe Decriminalization Will Benefit Businesses
Tue / Jul 19th
Lawmakers in Texas are supporting marijuana normalization efforts in the state, as members on both sides of the aisle are… Read More
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Allowing Expungement of Most Cannabis Convictions
Mon / Jul 18th
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed a bill into law last week that will allow the expungement of the majority of the… Read More
Dormant California Prison Sold to Medical Cannabis Extraction Company for $4.1 Million
Fri / Jul 15th
The Coalinga City Council voted to allow medical cannabis across the city last week, as well as approved the sale… Read More
Top NFL Doctors Contemplate Cannabis as Pain Management Alternative
Tue / Jun 7th
NFL pro Eugene Monroe turned heads last month when he announced an $80,000 contribution toward the funding of medical marijuana research. The… Read More
‘Altered State’ Oakland Museum Exhibit: Photos and Review
Tue / May 24th
Altered State, a new exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California, is a first-of-its-kind exploration through the many facets of cannabis. Spanning… Read More
