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‘Free the Homies’: Some People Are Still Doing Time Over a Victimless Crime

Veriheal

” The LPP’s mission is: “Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these unjust laws and policies.” The FDA has also approved a few cannabis-based pharmaceutical drugs. According to the U.S.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

NORML

And Dayton, Ohio completely decriminalized cannabis possession, as the city commission decided to eliminate the existing $150 possession fine. Shannon Roers Jones (R) introduced legislation, House Bill 1155, to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of decriminalization.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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Cannabis in Namibia

CannaTech

I spoke to Namibian cannabis activist Angela Prusa about her country’s efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. Another important aspect of legalization is that people use cannabis for their health, even where pharmaceuticals have fallen short. We look forward to hearing about positive changes to Namibia’s current policy.

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. Another important aspect of legalization is that people use cannabis for their health, even where pharmaceuticals have fallen short. What is the reason for prohibition? What is the research? What is the evidence?

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. Another important aspect of legalization is that people use cannabis for their health, even where pharmaceuticals have fallen short. What is the reason for prohibition? What is the research? What is the evidence?

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The Green Wave – Legal Challenges, Considerations for Investors in Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

Pharmaceutical companies and governments have long been investing in medical cannabis and conducting scientific research into its medicinal properties. Pharmaceutical companies are known to conduct business legally, with all relevant licenses and government approvals in place. Investment in cannabis/ marijuana is not new.