Politics

Like most cannabis users in the 1970s, Paxton Quigley knew it was wise to be discreet about her cannabis consumption as she moved through several successful careers in academia, research, investigative journalism, and acting. Then she took a job where …

In 2019, Illinois became the eleventh US state to legalise recreational cannabis use. As of 2020, individuals can possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flowers, which can be purchased from licenced vendors and dispensaries. Cannabis cultivation is still illegal …

One day before legal adult-use marijuana sales launched in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2019, the governor announced that his office was clearing the records of more than 11,000 people who have previously been convicted of simple cannabis possession. Gov. J. …

ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s Supreme Court has ruled that small-scale domestic cultivation of cannabis is legal, in a landmark decision triggering calls for further legalization from weed advocates and anger from the country’s conservatives. FILE PHOTO: Droplets of oil form …

Two more new national polls show that a majority of Americans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. A Fox News survey, which involved phone interviews with 1,000 adults from December 8-11, 2019, showed that 63% of respondents support legalizing “the …

Being a proud stoner doesn’t always mean being a loud stoner. Whether your workplace has strict rules against cannabis, you want to avoid family or colleagues who disapprove, or you don’t want to get pulled over with your car reeking …

As we move towards normalization and ending the stigma that still surrounds the cannabis plant, it is critical that we recognize those who are working to do just that. Recently, High Times announced the High Times Female 50 honorees, and recognized …

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Brazil’s health watchdog on Tuesday approved the sale of cannabis-based products for medical use in pharmacies to people with a prescription. The regulation, which takes effect in the coming months, also allows for the manufacture of …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will be meeting with vaping industry representatives as his administration considers tightening e-cigarette regulations amid a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related injuries and deaths. “Will be meeting with representatives of …

The MJFF states their support for medical cannabis research and reform. The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), named after the actor who has Parkinson’s disease, reiterated its support for increased access to medical cannabis for research purposes. The foundation is …