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Oct 05, 2020

Virginia: Legislation Bars Police from Using Marijuana Odor as a Pretext for a Search

The bills' language states, "no law-enforcement officer may lawfully search or seize any person, place, or thing solely on the basis of the odor of marijuana." The post Virginia: Legislation Bars Police from Using Marijuana Odor as a Pretext for a Search ...

Oct 05, 2020

NORML 2020 Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of Activism

Register now for the NORML 2020 Conference, streaming October 22-23 from 12-5PM EDT The post NORML 2020 Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of Activism appeared first on NORML....

Oct 05, 2020

Arizona: State's Largest Newspaper Opines in Favor of Prop. 207: The Smart & Safe Arizona Act

Calling the criminalization of cannabis in Arizona "a historic wrong,” editors opined: "We need to decriminalize marijuana use and put the responsibility back on individuals to choose wisely when it comes to low-grade substances such as marijuan...

Oct 05, 2020

NORML Provides Voter Resources for National Voter Education Week

This will be an exciting week of action, that will build voter confidence and empower them to become ambassadors of voting in their own communities. The post NORML Provides Voter Resources for National Voter Education Week appeared first on NORML....

Oct 02, 2020

Five Times Marijuana Contributed to the Banning of a Book

In honor of Banned Books Week, here are five times that marijuana earned a book its spot on that list! The post Five Times Marijuana Contributed to the Banning of a Book appeared first on NORML....

Oct 02, 2020

A Founder Looks at 50: Spotlighting Some of the NORML Freedom Fighters Who Have Challenged Prohibition for Decades

This long slow trudge to overcome the misinformation and exaggerated fears about marijuana smoking, and to convert citizens from prohibitionists to legalizers, did not happen on its own. It was the result of the effective public advocacy and lobbying effo...

Oct 01, 2020

FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Still Outpace Arrests for All Violent Crimes

"At a time when the overwhelming majority of Americans want cannabis to be legal and regulated, it is an outrage that many police departments across the country continue to waste tax dollars and limited law enforcement resources on arresting otherwise...

Oct 01, 2020

Colorado: Governor Polis Pardons Thousands with Past Marijuana Convictions

The move comes after Gov. Polis signed separate legislation into law earlier this year granting him the expanded authority to issue such pardons, which took effect this month. The post Colorado: Governor Polis Pardons Thousands with Past Marijuana Convict...

Sep 29, 2020

Study: Nearly Thirty Percent of Women Report Having Used Cannabis for Menopause Symptoms

"Current or ever use of cannabis for menopause symptom management was reported by 27 percent of all participants, while an additional 10 percent expressed interest in future use." The post Study: Nearly Thirty Percent of Women Report Having Used Cannabis ...

Sep 28, 2020

Democrats' Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions

The latest COVID stimulus package proposed by House leadership maintains provisions permitting licensed cannabis businesses… The post Democrats' Latest COVID Relief Package Includes Marijuana Banking Provisions appeared first on NORML....

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