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

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For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Gerry Goldstein.

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The history of cannabis prohibition

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The history of cannabis prohibition. For most of human history , marijuana has been completely legal. America was no exception and the first marijuana law , which ordered all farmers to grow the plant, was enacted in Jamestown Colony (Virginia) in 1619. However, there was a time when the situation was the exact opposite.

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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell

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Rachel Ventura, told the media: “People—especially people of color—are unnecessarily pulled over far too often. billion worth of adult-use cannabis and collected $445.3 This is great news to hear, especially since the state has a history of arresting people from communities of color. The sponsor of SB 125, Sen.

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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

NORML Family, I wanted to reach out personally to you to address the current public health situation that is directly impacting all of our lives, and to discuss what this means for our shared goal of ending federal marijuana prohibition going forward. Rest assured, that is not going to change. By doing so, we have also fostered a community.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Tulsi Gabbard

Canna Law Blog

We examined each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and we also canvassed their current respective stances on marijuana. Stance on marijuana: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is an outspoken advocate for the legalization of marijuana. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

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. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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Allen Iverson finally gets his flowers

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Last week, Al Harrington’s Viola announced their first-ever talent partnership with Iverson, including a collection of strains that honor the rich legacy of the freshly-minted Hall of Famer. Courtesy of Viola and the Iverson Collection). Viola and the Iverson Collection. Courtesy of Viola and the Iverson Collection).