THC Founder Raphael Mechoulam Turns 90
Israeli chemist and researcher Raphael Mechoulam celebrated his 90th birthday on November 5. He's best known for discovering THC in 1964.
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Voters Make it Clear They Want Marijuana Legalized
The time is long overdue for the federal government to end marijuana prohibition. The people have spoken in states since 2012.
Red States Turn Green, Vote for Marijuana Legalization
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer says the marijuana legalization wave in red states is a promising development.
Four More States Vote to Legalize Marijuana on 2020 Election Day
New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana on November 3. In addition, medical marijuana passed in Mississippi and South Dakota. However, several states are challenging the results.
Dan Baum: 'Smoke and Mirrors' Author, Drug-Policy Reform Advocate
Dan Baum, the author of "Smoke and Mirrors: The War on Drugs and the Policy of Failure," passed away from brain cancer on October 8. He was 64.
Grace Slick Would Love to Dose Donald Trump
Former Jefferson Airplane and Starship singer Grace Slick doesn't think President Trump could handle an acid trip.
Treasure Trove of 'Hemp for Victory' Photos Unearthed
Three decades after Jack Herer proved the existence of the government propaganda film "Hemp for Victory," another researcher has found photos and documents about the "War Hemp Program" during the 1940s.
New Zealand Voters Nix Marijuana Legalization Measure
Kiwis have voted no on a cannabis legalization referendum, 53%-46%, the New Zealand government announced. This is particularly bad for the country's Māori indigenous minority, who are arrested for possession three times more often than non-Māori.
Smoke a Joint, Hold Your Nose and Vote Biden
If we want to win back the White House, Joe Biden is our only choice. Plus, a vote for Biden-Harris is a vote for drug-policy law reform.
Five States Get to Vote on Legalizing Adult-Use or Medical Marijuana
Marijuana measures in Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota are on the November 3 ballot. Plus, in Oregon, there's drug decrim and psilocybin therapy to consider, as well as in Washington, DC.