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Colorado NORML and Denver NORML Host Citizen Lobby Day to Push for Consumer Protections

NORML

” Never in modern history has there existed greater public support for ending the nation’s nearly century-long experiment with marijuana prohibition. Marijuana policy should be evidence based. Make appointments, become an acquaintance with them.” Dispel the myths with the NORML Fact Sheets.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Theme 3 involved access to capital.

Policy 105
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NORML’s 2020 Democratic Primary Marijuana Straw Poll

NORML

We will be taking many more in-depth looks at the 2020 race as it progresses, including potential primary challengers on the Republican side, but first we wanted to provide an overview of all the currently announced Democratic candidates, along with their record and policy statements when it comes to marijuana legalization. The Senators.

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Alert: Seattle – Councilmember Mosqueda, Mayor Harrell Proclaim Suite of Cannabis Legislation Passed by Council as ‘Historic’ 

Cannabis Law Report

Beginning in 2021, Mosqueda and her Council colleagues began looking at cannabis policies with the Executive. Today’s Cannabis Equity legislation sets us on a path towards restoring harms created by the War on Drugs, and City and State policies,” said Councilmember Mosqueda. A little history….

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Behind the Scenes on Cannabis Normalization With JM Pedini

The Cannigma

By sufficiently moving the needle on public opinion, NORML aims to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and subsequently ensure access to products that are safe, convenient, and affordable. The Cannabis Enigma is a co-production of The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access. Music by Desca. Let’s have a listen.

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How Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Weathered the State’s Winter Storm

SpeedWeed

in 2012, part of a medical cannabis market that has grown steadily ever since. . How did you find yourself one of the few history makers in the cannabis industry? With aeroponics, an error can be financially costly and disrupt access to the patients that rely on our products for their health and well being.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. It also has an extensive and diverse history of medicinal use. years (Atakan 2012 ). 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ).