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History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced

NORML

The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana -- thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities.

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DEA’s Post on the Start of Black History Month

Canna Law Blog

As America celebrates and commemorates Black History Month, it’s important to remember exactly how Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in our country. Bush and his son didn’t do much to reform these dangerous and ineffective policies either. Worse even, both George H.W.

History 85
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U.S. Secret Service Relaxes Past-Use Cannabis Policy for Applicants

Veriheal

Secret Service (USSS) recently loosened its applicant drug use policy to be more accommodating to past cannabis consumers. Before this policy, cannabis use within the past three years led to automatic disqualification. Applicants that were above the age of 28 were expected to be free from cannabis for at least five years.

Policy 105
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Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds

NORML

Senator Schumer's ascension to Majority Leader will mark the first time in US history that the upper chamber is led by a Senator who is openly calling for cannabis legalization. The post Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds appeared first on NORML.

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Harry Aslinger and the War on Drugs: A History of Politicking and Racism

Cannabis Life Network

For decades, cannabis users have struggled with criminalization and stigma. However, not all of us know about Harry Aslinger, the War on Drugs, and how his politicking and racism are at the root of anti-drug policies globally.

History 119
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Kamala Harris Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons, Air Force Changes THC Testing Policy, and the DEA’s Dark Origins

Veriheal

Kamala Harris emphatically backed Biden’s cannabis pardons, the U.S. Air Force changed its THC testing policy, and a DEA historian talked about the organization’s racist origins. VP Kamala Harris Talks Cannabis, Biden Pardons. Air Force (USAF) made some huge changes to its cannabis policy.

Policy 112
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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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