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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

As of 2024, nearly 1 in 5 cannabis consumers identify as LGBTQ+, a figure that reflects the strong cultural and historical ties between queer communities and cannabis use. Love as Legacy – Both Pride and cannabis advocacy share a history of love as resistance—love that heals, empowers, and transforms. Pride Month 2025.

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The Fall of South Dakota’s Cannabis Industry

Veriheal

In this article, youll discover the complicated history of legal cannabis in South Dakota, why recreational cannabis failed despite voters’ wishes, and why some medical dispensaries in South Dakota are now closing their doors. On November 5, 2024, adult cannabis legalization could have finally been legalized for South Dakota residents.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

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A coalition of fourteen Democratic lawmakers signed a letter sent to President Biden and Vice President Harris in November 2024 urging the current leaders to expedite expanding pardons for those charged with cannabis-related offenses, as well as putting into effect updated guidelines deprioritizing federal cannabis convictions and prosecutions.

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Ask The Green Nurse is Celebrating Liberation: What 4/20 & the 4th of July Have in Common?

The Cannigma

Far from being just a countercultural joke, it has emerged as a powerful symbol of bodily autonomy, freedom of consciousness, and resistance to outdated and often unjust drug policies. 2024, April 19). History of 420: Bob Marley, numerology & honoring weed. The real history of 4/20, marijuana’s high holiday.

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Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms

NORML

Senator Thune received an “F” grade from NORML in its 2024 voter guide. The post Incoming Senate Majority Leader Has Long History of Opposing Marijuana Policy Reforms appeared first on NORML.

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IDFPR works to expand medical cannabis tax rates to all dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. This policy would benefit medical patients by giving greater access and reducing burdens for purchasing cannabis. Inside the report, IDFPR announced its first official written words on the subject.

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MAPS Is Pushing For FDA Approval Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Veriheal

Colorado recently passed legislation allowing for “healing centers” utilizing shrooms to start opening as soon as 2024, and Oregon is trending in a similar direction. There is hope for the future, but rescheduling MDMA and subjecting it to rigorous testing and policy considerations are still necessary steps.

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