Politics

Criminal Defense Lawyers Call on Biden: Free Cannabis Prisoners

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a significant move aimed at reforming federal cannabis policies, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is urging the Biden administration to decriminalize marijuana and commute the sentences…

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Lubbock Votes Down Cannabis Decriminalization Amidst Legal Battle: Texas AG Challenges Municipal Laws

By / May 6, 2024 /

In a recent election, residents of Lubbock, Texas, delivered a decisive blow to a local measure aimed at decriminalizing marijuana. The initiative, which sought to reform cannabis laws within the…

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Vermont Moves Closer to Psychedelics Reform: Senate Approval Paves Way for House Consideration

By / May 6, 2024 /

A bill in Vermont seeking to establish a task force on psychedelic-assisted therapy has moved forward in the House, with lawmakers making adjustments to its scope. Focus on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy…

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Manchester Airport Discovers Eight Suitcases Loaded with Cannabis

By / May 3, 2024 /

Border Force officers at Manchester Airport made a significant discovery on Wednesday, uncovering eight suitcases packed with a total of 278 packages of cannabis. This seizure marks one of the…

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Former DEA Chief Acknowledges Shift in Cannabis Attitudes

By / May 3, 2024 /

Former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) head Asa Hutchinson recognizes the agency’s move toward rescheduling marijuana as a reflection of changing public opinion. Understanding Public Sentiment In an interview with Fox…

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Senator from Republican Party Condemns Cannabis Legalization as “Gateway Drug” and “Anti-American

By / May 3, 2024 /

Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee voiced strong opposition to marijuana legalization during a recent interview, characterizing it as a “gateway drug” and part of “pro-criminal, anti-American policies.” Criticism of…

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Former U.S. Labor Secretary’s Concerns on Cannabis Legalization

By / May 3, 2024 /

In a recent interview with C-SPAN, Marty Walsh, former U.S. labor secretary and ex-mayor of Boston, shared his apprehensions regarding the trajectory of cannabis legalization in the United States. Personal…

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Psychedelics Task Force Bill Approved by Alaska House in Preparation for Federal Shift

By / May 3, 2024 /

Alaska’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward preparing for potential federal changes in drug policy by passing a bill that would establish a state task force to…

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Congressional Researchers: Cannabis Rescheduling Won’t Align State Markets with Federal Law

By / May 3, 2024 /

In a recent analysis, congressional researchers explored the potential consequences of rescheduling marijuana as proposed by the Justice Department. While such a move wouldn’t equate to legalization or ensure compliance…

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Germany Eyes Cannabis Sales Pilot Program via Regulatory Channels, Report Reveals

By / May 3, 2024 /

Germany’s government is taking a significant step forward in the second phase of marijuana legalization by initiating a pilot program for commercial sales. Surprisingly, instead of introducing new legislation, the…

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Defending Digital Discourse: Colorado Bill Targeting Psychedelic Discussion on Social Media Fizzles Out

By / May 3, 2024 /

The sponsor of a contentious Colorado bill, SB24-158, which aimed to restrict online discourse about certain controlled substances, including state-legal psychedelics, has decided to shelve the proposal for the year.…

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Vermont Senate Passes Landmark Bill for Safe Drug Consumption Site in Burlington

By / May 3, 2024 /

Vermont’s Senate has taken a groundbreaking step by approving a bill, H.72, to legalize and fund a facility in Burlington where individuals can use currently prohibited substances in a medically…

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