Medical Marijuana
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.
Juries Can Acquit the Guilty, 9th Circuit Says, but 'There Is No Right to Nullification'
A medical marijuana provider unsuccessfully argues that improper jury instructions made his conviction invalid.
This Bill Would Protect Medical Marijuana Suppliers From Jeff Sessions' Whims
The bipartisan CARERS Act prohibits federal prosecution of patients and providers who comply with state law.
Iowa Expands Medical Marijuana Access; Looks to Strike Deal With Minnesota for Quicker Access
Taking medical marijuana across state lines isn't any more illegal than transporting it within a state.
Trump's Medical Marijuana Threat Contradicts the Law and His Own Position
A signing statement suggests the president may ignore a congressional rider protecting patients' access to cannabis.
Marijuana Policy in the Trump Era
Reason sat down with experts and advocates to discuss the state legalization, science, and the marijuana industry.
West Virginia Becomes the 29th State to Allow Medical Marijuana Use
Six states have approved cannabis for patients in the last year.
Marijuana Is Bad, DHS Chief Says, Although It's 'Not a Factor in the Drug War'
John Kelly wants us to know that he and Jeff Sessions see eye to eye on the perils of pot.
California's Governor Rejects Anti-Competitive Marijuana Rules
Jerry Brown proposes a bill that would let cannabusinesses hold multiple licenses, including distribution.
Opioid Deaths: Another Drug War Failure
Prohibition is the cause of the problem; it's not the solution.
Surprise: Government-Grown Pot Is Total Schwag, Not Suitable for Research
Doctors using DEA-approved marijuana find it is useless for research purposes.
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.
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.
Neil Gorsuch Sympathizes With Drug Dealers
The SCOTUS nominee plumbs the peculiarities of prohibition in cases involving imitation pot and medical marijuana.
In-State Medical Marijuana Cultivation May Be on Georgia's Horizon
Rep. Allen Peake is pushing to loosen restrictions.
What We Don't Know About Marijuana's Risks and Benefits
It fills a new book from the National Academy of Sciences.
Sessions Offers Unclear, Useless Answers on Marijuana During Confirmation Hearing
Says he won't commit "to never enforcing federal law" but that doesn't tell us much of anything.
Butch Otter Still Opposes Legalizing CBD Oil; Uses Hyperbole to Explain Why
Otter had a chance to sign a CBD oil bill for Idaho in April 2015, but he vetoed it. He is still the only governor in the country to veto such a bill.
Meet California's Face of Federal Government Resistance—Eric Holder?
His Department of Justice prosecuted legal marijuana growers in the Golden State, but that was totally different!
Teenagers Dismay Prohibitionists by Consuming Less Cannabis
The latest survey data indicate that legalization has not driven a national surge in adolescent pot smoking.
The Cannabis Exception to the Second Amendment
Even in states that have legalized marijuana, using it means sacrificing your right to armed self-defense.
Indiana TV Station Claims Kids Are Ordering Cannabis Candy Online
The report also warns that the THC content of marijuana edibles is "anywhere between 70 and 100 percent."
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.
How Idaho's Drug Warriors Stole Hope from Epileptic Kids
A Reason investigation uncovers how cops, prosecutors, and lobbyists conspired to restrict a promising cannabis-derived seizure treatment.
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.
