The United States government has been cultivating cannabis to distribute to medical patients since 1976. This started when a patient named Robert Randall took the federal government to court and won…
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7 Science Fields That Will Advance as a Result of Cannabis Reform
by Adam Farrahby Adam FarrahRapidly expanding commercial markets and cannabis will inevitably lead to new developments in related sciences. Commercial opportunities drive investments and new business creation, creating a healthy sense of competition. This…
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Cannabis Will Never Truly Be Legal Until All Cannabis Prisoners Are Free
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenCannabis reform is more popular now than at any other time since federal prohibition was put in place in 1937. Just to give you a little context, Gallup has asked…
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Essential Tips for Talking to Seniors About Cannabis Reform Today
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenDo you know someone who is a senior citizen that is opposed to cannabis reform? Perhaps you are a senior citizen yourself? Various definitions exist for what exactly it means…
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Where’s the Momentum for Professional Sports Cannabis Reform?
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenCurrent and retired professional athletes have been speaking out against cannabis prohibition in sports at an increasing rate. Just as cannabis prohibition has ruined countless lives outside of professional sports,…
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3 Ways Cannabis Dispensaries Are Making Neighborhoods Better
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenCannabis dispensaries have the ability to transform neighborhoods. If you live near a dispensary, chances are you know exactly what I mean. A nice, clean dispensary can not only do…
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Education
Why Is Cannabis Illegal? The Story of Cannabis Prohibition Will Shock You
by Anna Wilcoxby Anna WilcoxThe real reason why cannabis is illegal is shocking. Humans around the globe have cultivated the plant for thousands of years, yet it is only in the last 100 that…
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[Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a new, bi-weekly series about how cannabis activists can add value to today’s cannabis industry – by Amanda Reiman, VP of Community Relations with…
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[Note: This is a new, bi-weekly series about how cannabis activists can add value to today’s cannabis industry – by Amanda Reiman, cannabis activist and VP of Community Relations with Flow Kana.…