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Mellow, man: Is it why nothing matters?

Not even when the doors of perception open not to enlightenment, but to repression

Salon

Jimmy Carter Supported Federal Pot Decriminalization for Half a Century. It Still Has Not Happened.

Although marijuana prohibition has collapsed in one state after another, Congress has yet to take even the modest step that Carter recommended back in 1977.

Reason

Mexican Armed Forces Destroy More Than 50 Marijuana Plantations Throughout The Country As Push Against Cartels Continues

Authorities estimate losses of more than $12 million for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación after Christmas Day operations

Latin Times

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New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns

New laws taking effect with the new year will affect Hollywood actors, social media stars and chatty motorists

The Independent UK

‘I’m still not free’: Environmental lawyer who fought Chevron in Ecuador seeking Biden pardon

Biden has already pardoned son Hunter, non-violent offenders, and federal marijuana convicts

The Independent UK

Bat Poop Kills 2 New York Men Who Used The Excrement To Grow Marijuana Plants

Two New York men who used bat poop to fertilize their marijuana plants have died from a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling spores found in bat droppings.

International Business Times

Fungus Found in Bat Poop Kills Two New York Men Who Used the Excrement to Help Grow Marijuana Plants

Two New York men who used bat poop to fertilize their marijuana plants have died from a rare fungal infection caused by inhaling spores found in bat droppings.

Latin Times

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Indian Coast Guard seizes 20 kg drugs from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam

The Indian Coast Guard seized contraband identified as Marijuana weighing more than 20 kg from Tamil Nadu's Mandapam, a press release said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pennsylvania jail confiscated inmates’ toilet paper and soap, cut power and heat, a lawsuit alleges

A Pennsylvania jail is facing accusations it retaliated against inmates suspected of smoking synthetic marijuana by withholding necessities like toilet paper, soap and warm clothing

The Independent UK

Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says

Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

‘Where’s the money?’ White outsiders convinced a Native American tribe to start a legal weed business. It ended in disaster

Investors had said cannabis could bring money and jobs – but members said they were sidelined by an opaque operation. Then the travel plaza burned down

The Guardian - US

Elton John Condemns Marijuana Legalization, but Doesn't Mention Prohibition's Harms

Using force to make people give up drugs is both dangerous and morally wrong.

Reason

Sir Elton John brands legalisation of marijuana 'one of the greatest mistakes of all time'

Sir Elton John thinks the decision to legalise marijuana in America and Canada is "one of the greatest mistakes of all time".

BANG Premier

Elton John calls US legalisation of cannabis ‘one of the greatest mistakes of all time’

Singer reflects on his past addictions and how they affected him

The Independent UK

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Reason

Biden Faces Mounting Pressure To Clear Federal Death Row and Issue More Commutations After Pardoning His Son

Civil rights groups, law enforcement officials, and religious leaders say Biden needs to use his pardon power to fulfill his campaign promises, not just help his son.

Latin Times

Texas School Cop, Assistant Principal Accused of Planting Marijuana Vape Pen on Middle School Students

A school police officer and the former assistant principal have been accused of planting a vape pen containing THC on multiple students last year.

The Guardian - US

After Biden pardoned his son, advocates call on him to grant clemency for others

People on death row, those with marijuana convictions and the Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier are among those the president could benefit

International Business Times

'Huge Demand': Portugal Dreams Of Becoming Medical Cannabis Hub

"We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production," said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens of workers harvested marijuana in bright sunshine at a farm in southeastern Portugal.

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Benzinga

States Without Legal Cannabis Are Missing Out On Billions In Annual Tax Revenue, New Analysis Shows

Cannabis tax revenue is transforming state economies, with over $19 billion raised so far. States like California and Colorado direct cannabis tax revenue to education.

Reason

Biden Failed To Deescalate the Drug War

Though he commuted some drug offenders' sentences, Biden never delivered on the rest of his drug reform promises.

Benzinga

Why Kentucky Is Keeping Marijuana Applicants' Names A Secret

Kentucky withholds medical marijuana applicant names, sparking transparency concerns and legal challenges over out-of-state influence.

Benzinga

DEA's Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Set To Begin In January 2025 As Controversy Mounts

DEA's cannabis rescheduling hearing begins January 21, 2025, as the industry raises concerns over process transparency and political influence.

Benzinga

Attorney Behind Same-Sex Marriage Revives Landmark Marijuana Case: 'Congress Has Abandoned The Goal Of Eradicating Cannabis'

Massachusetts cannabis businesses, led by David Boies, challenge federal cannabis laws in a crucial 1st Circuit appeal.

Benzinga

Illinois Cannabis Sales Back On Track In October Hitting $142.3M After Slight September Dip

ollowing a drop in September cannabis sales numbers in Illinois, October figures totaled $142.3 million, a 4.2% increase sequentially, reported New Cannabis Ventures' Alan Brochstein. Cannabis sales for the first ten months of 2024 have reached $1.5 million, as recreational marijuana sales in Illinois are about to enter its fifth…

Benzinga

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push To Legalize Marijuana Yet Again, Here's Who's Behind Latest Attempt

A new legislative push in Pennsylvania seeks to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth. Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel are circulating a memo to gather cosponsors for the bill intended for the 2025-2026 legislative session, reported Marijuana Moment. The Democratic duo was behind a series of cannabis reform hearings…

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