Amidst Controversy Over Anthem Protests, NFL Endorses Drug Sentencing Reform
admin Phillip Smith | October 19, 2017 Caught up between players who insist on exercising their right to call out racial injustice in a manner of their choice and a scapegoating…
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Medical Marijuana Programs Associated With Reductions in Violent Crimes
NORML | October 19, 2017 HAVERFORD, PA — Medical cannabis regulatory programs are associated with reductions in the prevalence of certain types of violent crimes, according to a thesis paper…
Maine Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Regulation and Implementation Bill
The Maine state capitol building in Augusta (WikiMedia Commons) Marijuana Policy Project | October 23, 2017 AUGUSTA, ME — On Monday, Maine lawmakers approved a bill that would establish regulations…
Study: Cannabis Use Inversely Associated With Fatty Liver Disease
(Sonya Yruel/Drug Policy Alliance) Paul Armentano | October 20, 2017 Adults with a history of cannabis use are less likely to suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than are…
All Time High: Two-Thirds of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization
NORML | October 25, 2017 A record percentage of American voters support reforming the nation’s marijuana laws, including majorities of Democrats, Independents, and for the first time ever, Republicans, according…
New Gallup Poll Finds Record 64% Support for Legalizing Marijuana in US
Marijuana Policy Project | October 25, 2017 WASHINGTON — A new Gallup poll released Wednesday shows support for making marijuana legal in the U.S. has reached a record level of…
Maine Governor Threatens to Veto Bill Regulating Voter-Approved Marijuana Sales
Maine Governor Paul LePage (R). NORML | October 26, 2017 AUGUSTA, ME — Republican Gov. Paul LePage has threatened to veto legislation regulating the production and sales of cannabis to…