Marijuana Legalization Unlikely to Be Approved by New York Legislators in 2020
Blame the coronavirus! New Yorkers might have to wait another year until marijuana legalization is passed by the state legislature.
Drug Reform Orgs Call for No Marijuana Arrests During Coronavirus Outbreak
A letter signed by eight drug-law reform organizations asks law enforcement to suspend marijuana arrests and release those currently imprisoned on pot charges during the COVID-19 crisis.
Marge and Homer Face Off on Pot in New 'Simpsons' Episode
With pot now legal in Illinois, "The Simpsons," set in Springfield, weighs in on the state of marijuana with an episode that parodies Mike Tyson and focuses on the schism between old-school THC dealers and new-age CBD healers..
The NFL Will No Longer Suspend Players for Marijuana Use
Football players who use marijuana have long been targeted by the NFL's draconian drug policy that led to countless suspensions. Now, in this new era of relaxed cannabis laws, that policy has been reversed.
Andrew Gillum Caught Up in Drug Incident at Miami Hotel
Former Mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum admitted that he "had too much to drink" in a Miami hotel room where police were called to deal with a possible drug overdose on March 12.
High Jazz Tune: 'If You're a Viper' by Various Artists
In the 1930s and 1940s, marijuana was popular among jazz musicians. Many wrote songs about it. One of the so-called reefer songs, "If You're a Viper," has been performed by everyone from Fats Waller to Dick Van Dyke.
Limiting THC: States Are Trying to Ban High-Potency Weed
If Arizona and Florida lawmakers get their way, marijuana patients in both states will only be able to access lower-potency THC products.
New York Police Tackle Marijuana User During Unnecessary Arrest
In a takedown that reminded New Yorkers of the tragic Eric Garner incident, police violently tackled and arrested 20-year-old Fitzroy Gayle on March 5. It all started when he was allegedly seen smoking pot in a Brooklyn park.