The Monumental Potential of New York’s New Legal Cannabis Program
New York has officially legalized recreational weed. Here are all the details we have so far.
White House Staffers Fired or Pushed to Resign over Past Cannabis Use
The news comes a month after an initial statement that indicated past cannabis use would not disqualify candidates from jobs at the White House.
Trump’s Final Clemency: Among Usual Suspects, Pot Prisoners
On Trump's final day of being President of the United States, he granted clemency to a handful of people serving absurd sentences for cannabis offenses.
NORML 2020 Conference Honors The Late Dr. Lester Grinspoon
Dr. Lester Grinspoon posthumously received the Michael J. Kennedy Social Justice Award this month.
Rapper Loon Released from Prison After Nine Years Serving Non-Violent Drug Charge
The former rapper known as Loon was released from prison this week thanks to the efforts of prison reform advocates.
Researchers Looking at CBD to Treat COVID-19 Lung Inflammation
Medical professionals are looking into cannabinoids for coronavirus treatment.
Federal Pot Prisoner in Kentucky Dies of Coronavirus
Last week, a man incarcerated for a cannabis offense died of COVID-19.
Prison in the Time of Coronavirus: One Inmates Hope for Release
Despite the legal advances of cannabis, there are still people incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses.
From the Playboy Mansion to Cannabis Radio, Paxton Quigley is Still Making Waves
Paxton Quigley has been a powerhouse and advocate for pot from the start.
Activist Bernardine Dohrn Receives Michael Kennedy Social Justice Award
The award was established by NORML.
