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Cannabis Research

Donald Trump speaks at a news conference in New York City on September 6, 2024 | John Angelillo/UPI/Newscom

Marijuana

Trump Endorses Federal Marijuana Reforms and Reiterates His Support for Legalizing Pot in Florida

His new stance could encourage Vice President Kamala Harris to emphasize her opposition to federal marijuana prohibition.

Jacob Sullum | 9.9.2024 12:30 PM

cannabis leaves | MIS Photography

Marijuana

Rescheduling Marijuana Does Not Address Today's Central Cannabis Issue

Moving marijuana to Schedule III, as the DEA plans to do, leaves federal pot prohibition essentially untouched.

Jacob Sullum | 5.1.2024 3:10 PM

An illustration of a rat eating buds of cannabis | Illustration: Lex Villena; Midjourney

Police

New Orleans Police Say Rats Are Eating Drug Evidence

The admission came as the agency pushed for funding. It's a reminder that the cops should spend fewer resources seizing cannabis and more on solving serious crimes.

Billy Binion | 3.13.2024 5:38 PM

An image of an old bank with a weed symbol on top | Illustration: Lex Villena; Libux

Marijuana

Both Parties Agree the Marijuana Industry Status Quo Is Untenable

The SAFER Banking Act is trying to address dual legality of cannabis laws between the federal government and the 38 states that have some form of legal cannabis.

Sarah Anderson | 10.4.2023 1:00 PM

A pattern of cannabis leaves | Photo 108848584 © Beedebevec | Dreamstime.com

Marijuana

Unlock the Cannabis Industry for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions have been locked out of the cannabis industry because of a surveillance regime that appears to have done little to stop real criminals.

Nicholas Anthony | 4.19.2023 8:00 AM

Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana. | MIS Photography

Cannabis Research

A Law That Facilitates Cannabis Research Exemplifies the Modesty of the Reforms We Can Expect From Congress

Making it easier for scientists to study marijuana is a far cry from the liberalization that most Americans want.

Jacob Sullum | 12.7.2022 5:00 PM

man holding a joint | Paul Lakatos / SOPA Images/Sipa/Newscom

Marijuana

The Lazy Stoner Trope Is a Myth, Say Marijuana Researchers

Plus: giving migrants false addresses, regulating podcasts, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.19.2022 9:30 AM

marijuanna | Illustration: Lex Villena

Weed Week

How To Talk to Your Young Kids About Weed

Hint: The exact same way you should talk to them about booze, swearing, and scary movies.

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 4.23.2021 6:00 AM

CBDAd | Richard B. Levine/Newscom

CBD

Pointless CBD Bans Are Spreading Like, Well, CBD

Blame the FDA's trickle-down cautiousness

Baylen Linnekin | 9.7.2019 8:15 AM

rollcallpix119139 | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom

Drug Policy

House Will Vote on AOC's Proposal to Expand Medical Research on Marijuana, Magic Mushrooms

Clearing the way for additional research into those drugs will help craft public policy regarding their use, and could open the door to additional medical uses.

Eric Boehm | 6.11.2019 5:30 PM

Large image on homepages | Bruce R. Bennett/ZUMA Press/Newscom

CBD

The FDA and the DEA Are Butting Heads Over CBD

The DEA is resisting a recommendation that the cannabis-derived compound be moved to the least restrictive category of controlled substances.

Mike Riggs | 10.5.2018 10:37 AM

Large image on homepages | KEVIN DIETSCH/picture alliance / Consolidated/Newscom

Cannabis Research

The House Judiciary Committee Just Told Jeff Sessions to Stop Obstructing Cannabis Research

Will the Medical Cannabis Research Act make it to the House floor?

Mike Riggs | 9.13.2018 2:30 PM

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