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Oregon: Cannabis Social Consumption Bill SB 639 Is About Civil Rights

NORML

Martinez points out that taking direct actions like opening a private social consumption space before public consumption spaces are legal to push the issue into the mainstream discussion and bring into question unjust laws is something that is much easier for white men, but dangerous territory to cross into for a woman of color.

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CO’s Gun Rights Proposal, MD’s Rec Success, & NM’s Little Amsterdam

Veriheal

Maryland celebrates one year of recreational sales, “Little Amsterdam” pops up on the Texas-New Mexico border, and voters advocate to empower cannabis consumers in their Second Amendment right. However, particularly with the HSS call to reschedule cannabis, both cannabis and gun advocacy groups are pushing back on this law.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

Yet, at the same time, the new amendment to Japan’s cannabis control legislation will also impose harsher bans and punishments for the consumption of recreational tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing cannabis products. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills

SpeedWeed

Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. Both bills are open to but noncommittal about on-site marijuana consumption lounges. Each measure says it is something regulators can consider.

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How to Use Cannabis in Community Outreach

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Cannabis education advocates responsible consumption. Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Ensure compliance with local regulations and restrictions regarding cannabis consumption at the event. Partnering with local businesses expands outreach.

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Cannabis laws in Nepal

The Cannigma

Medical: limited Recreational: illegal Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with Nepal’s history and culture for centuries. Traditionally, the consumption of cannabis in the form of bhang, a cannabis-infused beverage, was considered sacred and widely accepted in India and surrounding countries.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

Over the course of twelve months, the proud fighters of the Las Vegas chapter have taken cannabis advocacy, education and community to otherworldly levels through a variety of far-reaching ways. Tina showed the true power of Nevada NORML’s advocacy on a national level. Protested anti-cannabis act by Nevada state government.

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