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Where Did Cannabis Come From? New Study Pinpoints East Asia

Cannabis Law Report

They wrote: “As one of the first domesticated plants, it has a long and fluctuating history interwoven with the economic, social, and cultural development of human societies.” They also obtained samples from commercial cannabis growers and botanical collections.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years of NORML

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This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. That prison tour by journalists resulted in both a nationwide AP story that was very sympathetic to our position, and a subsequent New York Times Magazine cover story about NORML and our efforts to help the victims of marijuana prohibition.

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UCANN Drops Patent Lawsuit Against Pure Hemp Collective

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the publisher of Hemp Grower magazine, announced today the launch of Hemp Grower Conference , which will take place Nov. GIE Media and the team behind the event have a deep history of creating successful events that bringing together industry constituents to help advance agricultural markets and the businesses in them.”.

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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

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Matthews’ team, the Decriminalize Denver campaign, went out into the Denver winter to collect the signatures necessary (4,726) to get the initiative on the ballot, which were approved in January. A Brief History Lesson. Chart: The History of U.S. If you enjoyed this Freedom Leaf article, subscribe to the magazine here.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

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In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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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. He has developed partnerships for companies like Costco, Fisher Media, and the biotechnology space.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005). The global implications classify cannabis as the new colonization.

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