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See how the fight for marijuana legalization is unfolding on the national and state level.
New Democratic Majority In Senate Bodes Well For Cannabis Policy Reform
With the shift in political power, federal cannabis reform could have a real fighting chance.
January 7, 2021
House of Representatives Plan Vote on MORE Act in December
After a pause, the House of Representatives are planning a vote on the MORE Act.
November 11, 2020
Joe Biden Elected President of The United States
Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States, has been elected to replace Donald Trump as the leader of the country.
November 9, 2020
Schumer Promises Swift Action On Marijuana Legalization If Democrats Take The Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for meaningful marijuana reform.
November 3, 2020
Exclusive: Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis Talks Legal Cannabis
Governor Jared Polis connected with High Times to discuss the state of legal cannabis in Colorado.
October 26, 2020
2016 Never Ended: The Final Presidential Debate
Now that the final presidential debate happened, will this election cycle finally end?
October 23, 2020
Brock Pierce: The Revolutionary Going for the White House
Brock Pierce isn’t your average politician, but that doesn’t mean you should count him out.
October 22, 2020
Cannabis Legalization Measures On The Ballot In 5 States
This election cycle, voters in five states will see ballot measures concerning marijuana.
October 14, 2020
A Brief Recap of The Less Exciting 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate was less explosive than the debate last week.
October 8, 2020
The First Trump/Biden Presidential Debate: Who Is This For?
The first 2020 Presidential Debate was just as messy as we thought it would be. So who was it for?
September 30, 2020
The Great Dutch Cannabis Experiment Morphs On
Cannabis reform is an evolving discussion in the land of the Coffee Shop, and the domestic industry is clearly pivoting for a new decade.
August 25, 2020
What Are Kamala Harris’ Current—And Past—Views On Cannabis?
Like many politicians, Senator Kamala Harris' views on marijuana policy have changed over the years.
August 13, 2020
The Deep South’s Gradual Evolution on Cannabis
Even in the historically conservative Deep South, cannabis reform is possible—and happening now.
June 29, 2020
AG Barr’s Bias Allegedly Spurred Investigations Of Cannabis Industry
AG Barr has been accused of letting his own bias interfere with proceedings.
June 24, 2020
Ecuador: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Sobre La Despenalización Del Cannabis
Ecuador despenalizó el uso de marihuana no psicoactiva, y cáñamo industrial con contenido de THC inferior al 1% para fines terapéuticos e industriales. El ministro Iván Ontaneda Berrú comparte los detalles vía ElPlanteo.com
June 24, 2020
Joe Biden’s Evolving Views On Drug Policy—Then Versus Now
Joe Biden has been a career politician for decades. Here's how his stance on cannabis has shifted over the years.
June 17, 2020
The Hopes of Illinois’ Social Equity Applicants
In this op-ed, Taneeshia Thomas discusses the challenges of getting a license for a legal cannabis business while still dealing with the repercussions of the War On Drugs.
June 16, 2020
Will President Trump’s Retreat From The WHO Make Any Difference To Cannabis Reform?
How much of a role does the World Health Organization have in cannabis policy?
June 15, 2020
Joe Biden Stumbles Through Questions On Marijuana Legalization On “The Breakfast Club”
Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden did not inspire confidence with today's "Breakfast Club" appearance.
May 22, 2020
Ohio Federal Judge Rules Digital Signatures On Petitions For Ballot Measures Valid
Due to the limitations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohioans can collect signatures on certain petitions electronically.
May 20, 2020