Senators Urge Sessions to Keep Trump's Promise of Marijuana Federalism
The attorney general's private assurances, like his public threats, are vague and noncommittal.
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Jeff Sessions Can't Handle the Truth About Marijuana
The attorney general claims he is willing to be refuted by science. His history suggests otherwise.
The Marijuana Exception to Federalism
If Jeff Sessions tries to shut down state-licensed cannabusinesses, he will betray his own principles.
Jeff Sessions Provides More Evidence That He Plans a Marijuana Crackdown
The attorney general ties legalization to violence, interstate smuggling, underage consumption, and health hazards.
Colorado's Governor, Who Opposed Pot Legalization in 2012, Is Ready to Defend It
John Hickenlooper, who is "getting close" to concluding that legalization is better than prohibition, says he has a duty to resist federal interference.
Most Republicans Oppose Federal Interference With Marijuana Legalization
A DOJ crackdown on state-licensed cannabusinesses would be contrary to public opinion, Trump's promises, and the Constitution.
Marijuana Gets Its Own Congressional Caucus
Four Reps-two GOP and two Dems-focus on federal policy changes.
Killer Who Blamed Marijuana Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder
A Denver man who shot his wife after eating cannabis candy agrees to a sentence of 25 to 30 years.
Colorado Report Says Adolescent Marijuana Use 'Has Not Changed Since Legalization'
Officials also note that reports of marijuana exposures involving children fell last year.
Hemp and Pot Restrictions Not Dying Fast Enough
The push for legalization-particularly farming-is being hampered by in a number of ways.
Israel Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana Use
Under Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan's plan, there would be no penalties for private use, while public use would be subject to fines.
In-State Medical Marijuana Cultivation May Be on Georgia's Horizon
Rep. Allen Peake is pushing to loosen restrictions.
Texas Judge Says Teacher Shouldn't Be Disciplined for Consuming Cannabis in Colorado
Educators can enjoy pot on vacation and keep their certificates-as long as their accusers are incompetent.
Pot Protesters Welcome President Trump With 4,200 Joints
"We've legalized here and we don't want our rights taken away."
Sessions' Wishy-Washy Marijuana Comments Reflect the Ambiguity of Current Policy
The next attorney general could crack down on state-licensed cannabusinesses without changing the State Department's official position.
Study Suggests Legalizing Pot Increases Adolescent Use, Except When It Doesn't
No significant changes detected in Colorado or among high school seniors in Washington; eighth- and 10th-graders in Washington are a different story.
Survey Indicates Adolescent Marijuana Use Fell After Colorado Pot Shops Opened
The data still don't show a significant increase in underage consumption after Colorado and Washington legalized.
The Good and the Bad in Canada's Proposed Marijuana Regulations
How will the government promote competition while banning advertising and promotion?
Teenagers Dismay Prohibitionists by Consuming Less Cannabis
The latest survey data indicate that legalization has not driven a national surge in adolescent pot smoking.
Colombia's President Urges Drug Peace While Accepting Nobel Peace Prize
Juan Manuel Santos reiterates his call for an end to the war on drugs.
Canadian Panel Reportedly Recommends Low Marijuana Taxes and Purchase Ages
A task force emphasizes the importance of displacing the black market.
On His Way Out the Door, Obama Suggests Marijuana Should Be Legal
The president plans to do something about it "as a private citizen."
The Cannabis Exception to the Second Amendment
Even in states that have legalized marijuana, using it means sacrificing your right to armed self-defense.
Is Trump's Pot Tolerance Fading?
By choosing a diehard prohibitionist for attorney general, the president-elect casts doubt on his commitment to marijuana federalism.
Colorado Regulators Ban Marijuana Use in Businesses That Serve Alcohol
Denver's newly approved pilot program won't include bars or restaurants with liquor licenses.
Trump's Pick for Attorney General Is a 'Drug War Dinosaur'
Jeff Sessions opposes sentencing reform, defends civil forfeiture, and criticizes the Obama administration for letting states legalize marijuana.
Oregon Charts an Uneven Course Toward Legal Marijuana Sales
Overregulation of the industry keeps business owners in limbo.
7 Lame Arguments Against Letting Denver Businesses Welcome Cannabis Consumers
Denver voters rejected the idea that marijuana use should be confined to the home.
The BMJ Joins The Lancet in Supporting Drug Legalization
The venerable British medical journal urges governments to "investigate more effective alternatives to criminalisation of drug use and supply."
Here Come the Cannabis Cafés
Four states open the door to on-site consumption in pot shops, while Denver will let people bring their own marijuana to use in specially licensed businesses.
Sheriff Admits He Issued a False Alarm About THC-Tainted Halloween Treats
He still implies that strangers with candy are trying to get kids high.
Victories for Eight of Nine Marijuana Initiatives Hasten the Collapse of Prohibition
Yesterday voters made marijuana legal in four more states and approved medical access in four others.
Maine Becomes the Eighth State to Legalize Marijuana
It is the second state on the East Coast to do so, joining Massachusetts.
Arizona Rejects Marijuana Legalization
Voters approved medical marijuana by a razor-thin margin in 2010.
Massachusetts Becomes the Fifth State to Legalize Marijuana
Passage of Question 4 creates a pot-tolerant foothold in the Northeast.
Polls Still Suggest California and Massachusetts Will Legalize Marijuana
Support for legalization hovers around 50 percent in Maine, Arizona, and Nevada.
Pot, Death, and Minimum Wage: 6 Things to Pay Attention to This Election
There's more to this election than Trump and Clinton.
California's Marijuana Initiative Is Needlessly Punitive and Restrictive
It is still better than prohibition.
Illinois Sheriff Passes Off Japanese Candy As Marijuana-Infused Halloween Treat
Warnings of pot in trick-or-treat bags still have no basis in reality.
Colorado Politicians Lend Lies to Pot Prohibitionists in Arizona and California
Opponents of legalization promote misleading claims about crime, taxes, underage use, and traffic fatalities.
Marijuana Legalization Looks Likely in Three States
Polling also suggests Florida will become the first Southern state to allow medical use.
'This Is Your Brain on Drugs' Guy Supports Marijuana Legalization
John Roselius, who famously warned that drugs would fry your brain like an egg, says he has changed his mind about pot.
Denver Initiative Would Finally Allow Marijuana Use Outside the Home
A pilot program would let businesses establish "designated consumption areas," subject to approval by local busybodies.
Two Major Surveys Find Record Support for Legalizing Marijuana
According to Gallup, 60 percent of Americans oppose pot prohibition.
British Regulator Declares Cannabis Compound a Medicine
And then forces all suppliers to shut down.
WikiLeaks Shows Hillary Clinton Was Against Pot Legalization In 'All Senses Of the Word'
A longtime drug warrior, Clinton has softened her public positions on marijuana. But does she mean it?
