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Harvard Is Launching America’s First Psychedelics Law and Policy Center

SpeedWeed

Harvard Law School is planning to open the first US policy center focused on the legalization and regulation of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. . This new program is being funded by private investors, including Matt Wullenweg, developer of WordPress, and philanthropist Tim Ferriss.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. Edwards signed Glover’s decriminalization bill (HB 652) into law on June 14 of this year.

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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Reaction From the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) The response to the NAACP’s amendment has been overwhelmingly positive. This cannot continue.”

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Alert: DoD prohibited substances: marijuana, CBD, and hemp

Cannabis Law Report

Even though some states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, under federal law, Marijuana remains an illegal Schedule I Controlled Substance, with a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any other CBD products.

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Uber Eats Announces Leafly Partnership, Germany’s Legalization Plans Leak, and White House Drug Czar Backs Cannabis Rescheduling

Veriheal

Toronto residents can now order more than just food through their Uber Eats app. Uber Eats’ cannabis delivery force comprises staff from Ontario’s CannShell program. The decriminalization blueprints call for the legalization of consumption sites in the vein of Amsterdam’s popular tourist destinations.

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The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not)

Canna Law Blog

Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization.

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program. New Jersey considers decriminalization. The organization sent a letter this week to the SBA asking them to reconsider their policy barring companies that have any dealings with cannabis firms from receiving money under the PPP. There’s plenty of state news also.

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