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Newly Elected Colombian President Calls Out War On Drugs In Inaugural Speech, Asks For US Support

Newly Elected Colombian President Calls Out War On Drugs In Inaugural Speech, Asks For US Support
Petro called out the US and other developed nations to change and evolve drug policies that foster prohibition.
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Tell the truth, Fox News: Cannabis use doesn’t cause violence

There is no link between cannabis use and violence. But that isn’t stopping Fox News from reviving the old Reefer Madness canard.
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NY To Begin Accepting Cannabis Applications From People Harmed By War On Drugs

NY To Begin Accepting Cannabis Applications From People Harmed By War On Drugs
On Thursday, the city’s cannabis regulators approved rules that make it possible to start accepting retail applications from injured parties.
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Leafly investigation: Fentanyl-laced marijuana is a myth. It’s time to end the hype 

Leafly investigates why police and media spread ‘fentanyl-laced marijuana’ rumors when lab results disprove the claims.
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NBAer Montrezl Harrell’s lawyers say he never trafficked weed in Kentucky

The 28-year-old could face up to five years in state prison if convicted, but his lawyers claim he did nothing wrong
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Delaware Shows The War On Drugs Lives On In Liberal Enclaves

Delaware Shows The War On Drugs Lives On In Liberal Enclaves
Gov. John Carney’s veto of a cannabis-related criminal justice bill was a throwback to an earlier time.
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Do Biden’s Views On Weed Now Make Him A Conservative?

Do Biden’s Views On Weed Now Make Him A Conservative?
As the concept of legal weed continues to grow in popularity among voters, when and how will the White House take a stance?
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The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states

Lindsay Ridgell fought for 3 years to clear her name after being reported to CPS for a single cannabis test—in a legal state. Similar laws still trap parents in 23 states.
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Legalizing Weed Reduces Foster Care Admissions By This Much, Finds New Study

Legalizing Weed Reduces Foster Care Admissions By This Much, Finds New Study
The fact of the matter is that if we’re truly striving for a society that cares about people, we need to stop treating drug use as a crime. This article originally appeared on…