If Even Utah Has Gone Soft on Pot, Can the Nation Be Far Behind?
Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a jurisdiction where recreational use is legal.
Medical Marijuana
Hello, FIRST STEP Act! Goodbye, Jeff Sessions! The Year in Criminal Justice Reform
2018 was a mixed bag, but that means there was still a lot of good news.
It's Time for Congress to Acknowledge the Collapse of Pot Prohibition
Two-thirds of the states have now legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use.
Utah Becomes the 33rd State to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The initiative's success is especially striking given the Mormon church's opposition.
Missouri Becomes the 32nd Medical Marijuana State
Patients with doctors' recommendations will be allowed to grow their own medicine or buy it from state-licensed dispensaries.
4 More States Could Legalize Medical or Recreational Marijuana Next Week
Ballot initiatives in Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, and Utah will give voters a chance to loosen their cannabis laws.
Libertarian Candidate Will Almost Certainly Be Blamed as 'Spoiler' in Georgia Gubernatorial Race
In one of the country's highest-profile campaigns, featuring Democratic heartthrob Stacey Abrams vs. Trumpian Secretary of State Brian Kemp, Ted Metz is likely pulling enough votes away to force a runoff.
Jamaican Musician Gets 8-Year Sentence for Weed He Says He Bought Legally
Patrick Beadle was convicted on a drug trafficking charge, even though there's very little evidence he was a dealer.
Epilepsy Drug Is the First Marijuana-Based Treatment Legalized Under Federal Law
The FDA approved Epidiolex in June, and today the DEA made it a Schedule V drug, the least restrictive classification for controlled substances.
Republican Members of Congress Just Sent Jeff Sessions Yet Another Letter Asking Him To Stop Holding Up Marijuana Research
Two years after the DEA announced it would approve new manufacturers of research cannabis, Sessions refuses to explain why he's sitting on the applications.
Pediatrician Report Says Risk of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Remains Uncertain
Doctors' groups recommend abstinence, but expectant mothers who suffer from severe nausea may reach different conclusions.
Wells Fargo Severs Ties With a Florida Candidate Over Medical Marijuana Donors
The move "highlights the extreme confusion around banking in cannabis."
Defying Congress, Jeff Sessions Keeps Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
Two years after accepting applications, the DEA has yet to grant licenses to growers.
Residents in Deep Red Oklahoma Just Voted to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The question now: Will the governor and her allies try to override the will of the voters?
This Is the First FDA-Approved Medicine Derived From Cannabis
Cannabidiol, recognized by most states as a treatment for epilepsy, now has the federal government's blessing.
A Libertarian on the Bench
Arizona jurist Clint Bolick targets judicial pacifism in medical marijuana case.
Georgia Kidnapped This Boy Because His Parents Used Marijuana to Stop His Seizures
Although the state recognizes cannabis as a treatment for epilepsy, it says letting your son use it is "reckless conduct."
NCAA Bans Football Player Because He Uses CBD Oil to Control Seizures
As medical and recreational marijuana become more widely accepted and legalized, it's not only government agencies that have to deescalate the drug war.
Jeff Sessions' Latest Lame Excuse for Blocking Medical Marijuana Research
The attorney general claims that approving new producers of cannabis might violate anti-drug treaties.
This Could Be the First Cannabis-Derived Drug to Win FDA Approval
Epidiolex shows great promise in relieving two severe forms of epilepsy.
Former House Speaker John Boehner Once Opposed Marijuana Legalization. Now He's a Pot Lobbyist.
He's doing it for the vets. And probably for the potential new customer base.
To Placate Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Blocks Medical Marijuana Exports
The interference seems inconsistent with the president's support for cannabis as a medicine.
Renewed War on Marijuana Spurs Congress to Defend Federalism
Next week's budget showdown will include a fight over an amendment prohibiting the DOJ from preventing states from legalizing medical marijuana.
Victory in the 'Kettle Falls Five' Case
Charges dismissed, convictions vacated for family convicted of growing legal medical marijuana
Jeff Sessions Is Set to Give Prosecutors Free Rein to Enforce Federal Marijuana Ban
Sources say he's rescinding a memo that restricted Justice Department's role under Obama administration.
New Policy Lets V.A. Docs Talk to Veterans About Medical Marijuana Use
But they're still forbidden from recommending or prescribing, and the government won't pay for it.
Ben Carson Admits War on Drugs Conflicts with War on Poverty
The drug war "often dealt harshly with non-violent offenders, taking men away from their families" the secretary of housing and urban deveopment admits.
Even Without the Rider That Protects Medical Marijuana, a Pot Crackdown Is Unlikely
Despite his fear and loathing of cannabis, Jeff Sessions has good reasons to tolerate legalization.
PharmaCann Challenges "Racial Quotas" for Ohio Medical Marijuana Licenses
A company that wants to cultivate marijuana in Ohio alleges the state's licensing rules are unconstitutional
Don't Register Anything
Putting yourself on a registry of people who engage in activities, or own goods, that are even mildly controversial makes you vulnerable to abusive officials.
Hawaii, Which Registers Guns and Medical Marijuana Users, Starts Disarming Patients
Citing state law, Honolulu's police chief tells them to turn in their guns.
New Mexico Study Suggests Medical Cannabis Helps Chronic Pain Patients Reduce Opioid Use
Yet another cohort study finds a correlation between medical marijuana and reduced reliance on opioids.
Former NFL Players Say League Should Allow Players to Use Marijuana to Treat Pain, Injuries
Former player: If there's any sport or league that should be leading the way in experiments with cannibis, of course it's the NFL.
Legal Marijuana Is Becoming the Norm
The case for full legalization becomes stronger-and more politically acceptable-all the time.
Feds Admit Their Prosecution of Medical Marijuana Users in Washington Was Illegal
After trying for years to imprison the Kettle Falls Five as drug dealers, prosecutors concede they are patients protected by federal law.
Disjointed Coughs Out Some Tired Dope Humor
Cheech and Chong were decades ago, but Netflix show leans on the same old pot jokes.
House Rules Committee Blocks Amendment Protecting Medical Marijuana
The rider could still be renewed if a conference committee decides to put it in the final bill.
Researcher Says V.A. Obstruction Jeopardizes Study of Marijuana As PTSD Treatment
Although the research has federal approval, the Phoenix V.A. hospital is blocking efforts to recruit subjects.
The Federal Government Is Finally Exploring Marijuana As a Medical Alternative to Opioids
Cannabis research turns another corner.
NFL Owners Agree To Consider Letting Players Use Medical Marijuana
The NFL's new chief medical officer says marijuana could be "really important" in treating short-term and chronic pain.
Rejecting Sessions' Plea, Senate Panel Votes to Protect Medical Marijuana
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved renewal of the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment by a voice vote.
