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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. Worse even, both George H.W. Bush and his son didn’t do much to reform these dangerous and ineffective policies either. the caption read.

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“Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs

Cannabis Life Network

Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong. The post “Weed isn’t a drug” — A brief history of the war on drugs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Former Questex CEO Kerry Gumas Joins Jage Media Board

Cannabis Law Report

Jage Media , a B2B media company that produces distinctive events and focused content that accelerate the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers, announces the election of Kerry Gumas to its Board of Directors. Kerry Gumas (PRNewsfoto/Jage Media Inc.). About Jage Media.

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. One of the very first records of “shotgunning” cannabis in recorded history was directly linked to text written by Martineau from her travels in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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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. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts.

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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Law Report

However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. Meanwhile, people requiring medical cannabis and legalization advocates will experience a battle against the government and law enforcement agencies.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Keith Stroup on Starting NORML

NORML

This is the first in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. At the time I was preparing to graduate from Georgetown Law School in 1968, my major focus was finding a way to avoid being drafted and sent to fight in the Vietnam war. And, as the saying goes, “the rest is history.”

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