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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Past legislative history : How many marijuana-related bills did this candidate introduce, sponsor or sign? If a candidate does not actively advocate for marijuana, we doubt their conviction.

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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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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. Sapphire Blackwood pivoted to a legal career from a career in marketing and media in 2012.

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Looking Back on 25 Years of California Cannabis: Growing Pains (STILL) Persist

Canna Law Blog

I’m a pretty tough critic of California in general if you read any of my writings on the topic. First, a bit of history. They are, among other things, a public policy deterrent to habitual use by consumers. On the 25th anniversary of Prop. 64 and MAUCRSA.

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Behind the Scenes on Cannabis Normalization With JM Pedini

The Cannigma

In our conversation with JM, we discuss their work as Development Director for NORML, how their experiences with cancer led them to NORML, and how NORML supports its affiliate chapters that are doing grassroots work to affect public policy changes both locally and internationally. Codi Peterson: Hello, I’m Dr. Codi Peterson.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. years (Atakan 2012 ). 2016 ; Sznitman et al.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Family physicians have a vested interest in policies that advance and protect the health of their patients and the public. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. Call to Action.