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

NORML

This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Gerry and I immediately became friends and he agreed to serve as the early State Coordinator for NORML in Texas, serving as our spokesperson with the media.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. Website and social media : Did the candidate include marijuana on their website? How often do they mention marijuana on social media? Did this candidate legislate the War on Drugs?

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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

Veriheal

The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, politics, STEM, sports, and more. . At Veriheal, we are truly honored and privileged to have two Black leaders. The Root says it perfectly: .

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5 Must-See Cannabis Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now

Veriheal

In addition to a global pandemic, we’re in the middle of an era of unprecedented legalization and industry growth for cannabis , which definitely serves as a distraction from all the depressing news in the media. Want to learn all about the history of cannabis legislation in North America ? The Culture High. Where to Watch: PBS.org.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

We certainly didn’t expect the opportunity to protest Jeff Sessions alongside Congresswoman Dina Titus and State Senators Aaron Ford & Tick Segerblom at the Apothecary Shoppe Dispensary with every news outlet present, but it happened! And some year-long focuses we are especially proud of: Progression and development of media.

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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

I woke up on Wednesday morning to see jubilant messages on my phone and on social media proclaiming that the initiative had passed. A Brief History Lesson. Chart: The History of U.S. Tuesday, May 7 was Election Day in Denver. When I checked the vote tally late Tuesday night, it was 46% in favor of I-301 and 54% opposed.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. The Shift in Public Perception Fast forward to the present and the way society perceives cannabis has drastically shifted. At this time, the United States was immersed in the War on Drugs.

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