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Yesterday, Rep. David Simpson (R-Longview) filed a bill that would bring an end to cannabis prohibition in Texas by striking all references to marijuana in the state’s statutes.

DEA special agent Matt Fairbanks presented to Utah’s Senate panel a rather unconventional argument against the implementation of a medical marijuana bill: what about the rabbits?

Political comedian and cannabis enthusiast Bill Maher ended last week’s Real Time episode with a final “New Rule” about marijuana.

As we watch the United States take steps towards ending prohibition, the Netherlands has been stepping away from legalization with stricter policies in regards to cannabis.

In a recent Reddit AMA, Edward Snowden had some inspiring words about progressive topics such as cannabis that are mired in the violation of law:

More and more states are pushing for decriminalization and, if all goes well, we could see federal framework for legalized cannabis nationwide before the end of the year.

On Friday, Representatives Jared Polis (D-CO) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced two bills to Congress concerning the legalization and taxation of cannabis at the federal level.

A D.C.-based group, Safe Streets Alliance, is planning to sue Colorado on behalf of those “who have been injured by the commercial marijuana industry in [the state].”

Let’s take a closer look at some prominent elected officials who have the chance to make a difference for their state when it comes to cannabis legislation.

Here’s the rundown on Washington’s Senate Bill 5052, proposed and sponsored by Senator Ann Rivers, which was passed by the Senate but still needs to be considered by the House.