"At a time when most Americans are demanding long overdue changes in federal cannabis policy, Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz epitomizes the failed policies and approaches of the past."
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"This action is an important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities, and providing deserving individuals the opportunity to return to their families and communities after spending far too much time behind bars," the Presid...
The judges's decision cancels the previously scheduled hearing, set to begin next week, during which time proponents and opponents of marijuana rescheduling were to testify and face cross-examination.
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"The incremental legalization of certain types of cannabis at both the federal and state level has reached the point that its plain smell does not immediately indicate the presence of an illegal substance."
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"The current findings suggest [that] cannabis-based medicinal products may be effective in reducing suicidal ideation, as well as other facets of health and well-being."
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"At a time when voters and their elected officials nationwide are re-evaluating state and federal marijuana policies, it is inconceivable that government agencies are unwilling to provide data on the estimated costs and scope of federal marijuana prohibit...
NORML Fall '24 Legal Intern Ty Buffington shares his experience with the NORML Legal Internship program.
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"It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of 'what we don't know' and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know."
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"At a time when voters and politicians are largely divided, there is one issue that Americans largely agree upon: It's time to legalize and regulate marijuana."
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In the past decade alone, during which time 24 states legalized adult use marijuana sales, the percentage of 8th graders, 10th graders, and 12 graders who reported having ever consumed cannabis declined 32 percent, 37 percent, and 23 percent respectively....