Articles in Politics category

Today marks the opening day of medical cannabis sales in Illinois after a two-year journey that began with former Governor Pat Quinn signing the law into effect in 2013.

The 2015 National Drug Threat Assessment Summary asked a sample of 1,100 law enforcement officers what they perceived to be the nation’s biggest drug threat. Their response?

Colorado residents voted to allow state lawmakers to spend the $66.1 million that has been collected in taxes from recreational marijuana revenue instead of receiving a refund.

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is proposing a serious policy change that would end the federal prohibition of cannabis once and for all.

Mexico’s Supreme Court made the monumental decision today that could lead the way to legalization.

A proposition to legalize medical and recreational cannabis in Ohio failed today. Here are five lessons learned for future proposals.

With legalization and decriminalization happening elsewhere in the world, where does the United Kingdom stand on ending cannabis prohibition?

November could bring about major change – don’t forget to vote! While you figure out how to fill in your ballot, catch up on the latest cannabis news from across the globe.

Ireland is looking to make a radical cultural shift in how they handle drug policy on the Emerald Isle in an effort to refocus on the medical, compassionate side of drug use.

What would you do if you opened your front door to find a mysterious package, and when you opened it, you discovered a “special” delivery of roughly 50 pounds of cannabis?