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Prohibition
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A Brief Global History of the War on Cannabis
Prohibitionists around the world have long used rhetoric to associate the plant with violence and depravity.
New Graphic Novel Tells The Story of Cannabis Prohibition in the United States
Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Box Brown is releasing his newest graphic novel about the history and prohibition of cannabis in the United States.
Evicted Elderly Medical Marijuana Patient Dropped from Healthcare Program
John Flickner's landlord reversed the decision to evict him, but his Medicare provider just dropped his coverage.
This Alcohol Industry Association Wants Cannabis Prohibition to End
And it has suggestions for how to regulate legal weed.
Surgeon General Blames Lack of Marijuana Research on Schedule 1 Status
Surgeon General Jerome Adams hasn't backed down from his support for expanding medical cannabis research.
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. What it was and how it has shaped the legal and cultural landscape of cannabis.
Jim Beam Heir Enters Cannabis Industry to end ‘Prohibition 2.0’
Ben Kovler, heir to the Jim Beam bourbon fortune, has announced that he is entering the legal cannabis industry.
Australian Political Party Proposes Total Cannabis Legalization
Noting that prohibition does more harm than good, an Australian political party proposes total cannabis legalization.
Cannabis Testing Lab in Alaska Shut Down Due To Banking Regulations
Because of the federal prohibition of marijuana, we see a cannabis testing lab in Alaska shut down due to banking regulations.
Most of Massachusetts’ Municipalities Have Banned Marijuana Retail
Despite the state gearing up for legalization, most of Massachusetts' municipalities have banned marijuana retail.
This Canadian Town Is Pushing To Ban Outdoor Smoking
To stop complaints about marijuana legalization in their tracks, this Canadian town is pushing to ban outdoor smoking.
These New Jersey Towns Are Preemptively Banning Cannabis Businesses
These New Jersey towns are preemptively banning cannabis businesses. Is it too early?
The Most Creative Ways People Have Hidden Their Weed
Some of the ways people have hidden their weed has been creative. Some have been ridiculous.
Incense vs Scented Candles: Hiding That Dank Stank
Trying to cover up a tell-tale weed smell? Here's what you should use for hiding that dank stank.
UK Khat Ban Fails To Stop Contraband Imports
In news that is surprising to no one, the ban on Khat has not been very effective.
California Marijuana Growers Must Navigate Wildfire Recovery
Legal cannabis cultivators are facing a whole new cash problem.
Researchers Are Trying To Find Most Effective Anti-Drug PSAs
Just say no to anti-drug PSAs scripted to invoke fear.
Public Death Sentences Kick Off China’s Anti-Drug Campaign
Ten people were executed in front of thousands last week.
Controlling Marijuana: A Brief History
This is the story of a piece of federal legislation called the Controlled Substances Act and how it transformed federal law regarding marijuana, why it failed and what should be done about it.
