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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. While any social media post from the DEA probably wouldn’t be met with overwhelming praise, this post was particularly ill-timed.

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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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Is Reddit the most pro-cannabis social media space?

The Cannigma

It’s no surprise then that the most popular post in the history of the r/trees subreddit is about someone’s parents accidentally eating cannabutter and having a meltdown. In a sense, Reddit is a perfect venue for all things marijuana. The post Is Reddit the most pro-cannabis social media space? The world of cannabis on Reddit.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Keith Stroup on Starting NORML

NORML

On NORML’s 50th anniversary, NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the first in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. And, as the saying goes, “the rest is history.”

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BVI: Premier Andrew Fahie “Governor should’ve voiced concerns on marijuana bill before it passed”

Cannabis Law Report

This was the view shared by Premier Andrew Fahie at a recent appearance before members of the media. The BVI’s former governor, Augustus Jaspert, declined to offer assent to the Act last year, citing concerns about the absence of a marijuana licensing body.

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

NORML

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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History of the medicinal use of cannabis

Alchimia

Cannabis or marijuana has been accompanying mankind for more than 10,000 years, which has found the myriad of uses of this plant, either at recreational, medicinal or industrial level. We also know that Bhang was used in India since the year 1000 BC, a drink made of milk and marijuana used as anesthetic or anti-phlegmatic.

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