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A Week for the History Books

NORML

The post A Week for the History Books appeared first on NORML. In short, in a matter of hours, we have seen cannabis freedom be extended to tens of millions more Americans!

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Making Medical Cannabis History

Project CBD

In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN a reported on the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of CBD.

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History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced

NORML

The post History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced appeared first on NORML.

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History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business

Leafly

The post History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business appeared first on Leafly. The first of 162 state-licensed dispensaries opened on Wednesday afternoon.

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Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture

Leafly

The post Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly. For more than a century, Harlem has helped define New York City’s world famous cannabis scene. From 1920s Jazz pioneers to the legal legends of today, Leafly honors the neighborhood’s deeply rooted influence on pot culture.

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Is weed gay?: An abbreviated cultural history

Leafly

An abbreviated cultural history appeared first on Leafly. Queer culture and cannabis culture have a lot in common. Explore ways that both communities have overcome adversity. The post Is weed gay?:

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A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada

Leafly

Check out the history and complicated legacy of prohibition in Canada. The post A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Canada had its own War on Drugs style era that still effects the industry today.

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The History of Cannabis and Women’s Health

Cannabis Life Network

There is a long but often untold history of cannabis and women’s health. This International Women’s Day, we at CLN want to celebrate this history. The post The History of Cannabis and Women’s Health appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection

Peninsula Alternative Health

Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community. Despite this, the relationship between cannabis and black history is often overlooked and misunderstood.

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A History of Medical Cannabis

Leafwell

Did you know cannabis history stems back 12,000 years? In this article, we’re going to take you through the historic journey of cannabis, from the ancient world right through to how we use the plant today, taking in all of the highs (pun intended) and lows of this fascinating and powerful plant.

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Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use

NORML

The post Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML. Employees who do not do so will face disciplinary action.

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The History of Vaping

Cannabis Life Network

Vaping has become all the rage in recent times, but there is actually a long history of vaping that far precedes its trendy subculture today. The post The History of Vaping appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Today, vaping is sometimes viewed as a hobby or leisure […].

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Cannabis Around the World: the History and Culture of Ganja in Jamaica

Cannabis Life Network

Yet, most people still have a muddled view of the history and culture of ganja in Jamaica. The post Cannabis Around the World: the History and Culture of Ganja in Jamaica appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Where do dabs come from? A history of cannabis extracts

Leafly

Check out our history of how cannabis concentrates and dabbing came to be. A history of cannabis extracts appeared first on Leafly. The post Where do dabs come from?

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A Brief History of Hash And How to Make

Cannabis Life Network

There is a history behind it and it can be made right at home, with a bit of time and patience. The post A Brief History of Hash And How to Make appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking. Hashish has been around for a long time, but some people still might not know exactly what it is.

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Canada’s rich and complicated history of psychedelic research

Leafly

The post Canada’s rich and complicated history of psychedelic research appeared first on Leafly. Canada has been researching psychedelics since before the 1950s. We asked a historian to tell us all about the innovative, if controversial, research.

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4 women in history who used cannabis for mysticism

Leafly

The post 4 women in history who used cannabis for mysticism appeared first on Leafly. The gift of sight comes more easily with a little help from the plant kingdom. Here are just some notable women from the past who harnessed the powers of cannabis for a higher calling.

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Drug Use During Battle, Part 1 – A Military History Crossword

Cannabis Life Network

In many cases throughout history, mind-altering substance use was sanctioned by the government. The post Drug Use During Battle, Part 1 – A Military History Crossword appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. Whether […].

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California’s Plan to Save Its Rec. Market, Australia Makes Psychedelic History, Experts Say Pennsylvania Close to Legalization

Veriheal

California is looking to bolster its struggling cannabis market, Australia made psychedelic history, and Pennsylvania inched toward recreational legalization. What do you think of Australia’s history-making move? Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. In the U.S., When do you think we’ll see something like this in the U.S.?

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Harry Aslinger and the War on Drugs: A History of Politicking and Racism

Cannabis Life Network

The post Harry Aslinger and the War on Drugs: A History of Politicking and Racism appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. However, not all of us know about Harry Aslinger, the War on Drugs, and how his politicking and racism are at the root of anti-drug policies globally.

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The Links Between Cannabis History and Black History

Leafwell

For Black History Month, we’ve decided to take a deeper look at the ways that African American history connects to the history of cannabis in the United States. The War on Drugs might be your first thought, with millions incarcerated and Black people and other minorities at an exponentially higher rate.

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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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Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history

Leafly

The post Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history appeared first on Leafly. Once criminal, now essential: How the COVID-19 pandemic forced public officials to get real about marijuana.

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Who invented delta-8 THC? A history of hemp-derived cannabinoids

Leafly

A history of hemp-derived cannabinoids appeared first on Leafly. Today's hottest cannabinoids have actually been around for decades. Here's what we know. The post Who invented delta-8 THC?

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

Cannabis Life Network

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. Usually, following an epiphany that everything politicians and the media told us about cannabis is wrong.

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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition

Leafly

The post History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition appeared first on Leafly. The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health

Leafly

The post Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health appeared first on Leafly. Discover all the ways women have used cannabis for pain for thousands of years.

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Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use

NORML

The post Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.

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Hi[gh]ring Practices: Salary History Bans

The Blunt Truth

this blog post focuses on salary histories. Salary history bans at the State level. For example, California employers cannot ask applicants for prior salary histories and, if the applicant shares this information voluntarily, employers cannot use the information to determine pay.

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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico.

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OG Kush vs. Zaza: The history behind 2022’s great ganja debate??

Leafly

The post OG Kush vs. Zaza: The history behind 2022’s great ganja debate?? “Will OG Kush ever go back to selling for $6,000 per pound? With Zaza taking over the market, vets like JAY-Z and OG Louie XIII are calling for a Kush renaissance. Here’s why.”. appeared first on Leafly.

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The History Behind CBD Oil: What Users Should Know

Cannabis Law Report

The post The History Behind CBD Oil: What Users Should Know first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. The increased use of CBD oil today is attributed to the potency of CBD and the ease of using CBD oil. It is bought in … Read More.

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The History of Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Most ancient cultures have realized and documented cannabis’ therapeutic applications, allowing us to trace a 6,000-year-old history of medical marijuana. The post The History of Medical Marijuana appeared first on Greencamp. Continue Reading.

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The legal history of the use of Peyote by the Native American Church

Cannabis Law Report

The post The legal history of the use of Peyote by the Native American Church first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. … Read More.

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Reefer Madness Returns – Six Facts From Cannabis History?

SpeedWeed

Reefer Madness Returns – Six Facts From Cannabis History ? America turns 2019 years old today, and in those years, history has held some of its finest moments. With that said, America has had some evil history as well. I’m of course talking about… REEFER HISTORY. We have six horrifiterriblfying facts from reefer history!

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

Cannabis Law Report

This Handbook of Global Drug History is the first major attempt by historians of drugs to take stock of the recent progress and directions of this field, utilizing both a global scope and long-term historical perspective. Introduction: A New Global History of Drugs, Paul Gootenberg. Lessons from History?, Acknowledgements.

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