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Rep. Blumenauer: Now more than ever, it’s our time

NORML

As many of you know, two years ago we launched the Cannabis Caucus, a first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws and two weeks ago, we were proud to add Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) as co-chairs to our growing group.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. Japanese authorities can prosecute citizens for violating its cannabis laws — even if they used it abroad. But in modern times? Shutterstock).

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An Exciting Start to 2020 for Nevada NORML

NORML

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. History is being made.” It was very inspiring.”

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

NORML

For the past 50 years, we have worked together to combat our nation’s unjust marijuana laws. For the time being, as is being advised, you should avoid attending large gatherings, instead taking a serious look at the opportunities afforded to us by modern technology to communicate and host events virtually through online platforms.

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Cannabis omnibus bill passes Illinois House committee

Illinois News Joint

Stating, Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a dispensing organization may offer pickup or drive-through locations for cannabis or cannabis-infused products to purchasers over 21 years of age, qualifying patients, provisional patients, and designated caregivers in accordance with Section 15-100 of this Act.

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City Lights Bookshop & Synergetic Press Present Free 2 Day Event celebrating the pioneering legacy of Sasha and Ann Shulgin for the launch of the first Shulgin book since 2011, The Nature of Drugs: History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact. 

Cannabis Law Report

The talks will be made public, open-access on YouTube two weeks after the event. Host: Peter Maravelis , introduction to event and reflections on City Lights relationship to consciousness studies. Dr. Erika Dyck – Professor and a Canada Research Chair in the History of Health & Social Justice. Saturday, June 26, 2021.

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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced

NORML

The Cannabis Caucus was the first of its kind to create a forum for elected officials to collaborate on ways to address our outdated federal marijuana laws,” said Rep. Blumenauer. For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.