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A Proud Boy claimed marijuana made him storm the Capitol. Stoner Twitter owned him

An accused insurrectionist says he ‘smoked a significant amount of marijuana’ before storming the Capitol. America’s stoners set him straight.
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One store’s legal battle to free the pot leaf and save Quebecois cannabis culture

A head shop is taking legal action to free the pot leaf from Quebec’s restrictive policy banning cannabis paraphernalia.
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Connecticut just legalized marijuana. Here’s what happens next

Cannabis possession becomes legal on July 1, 2021, but stores aren’t expected to open until mid-2022.
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Connecticut legalizes marijuana, becoming 19th state to regulate adult use

Starting July 1, it’s legal to possess up to 1.5 ounces. Retail sales are expected to start in May 2022.
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Convincing Mitch McConnell To Support Legal Weed Is Still The Only Way It Happens

Convincing Mitch McConnell To Support Legal Weed Is Still The Only Way It Happens
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn’t have the clout to accomplish much if the Republicans continue to stand in the way.
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Schumer Is Learning He Doesn’t Have What It Takes To Legalize Marijuana

Schumer Is Learning He Doesn’t Have What It Takes To Legalize Marijuana
Over the past couple of weeks, however, Sen. Schumer has learned that not only is the Republican party 100% against him, but so are a few Democrats.
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