On one hand, Hillary Clinton should be commended for moving in the right direction on marijuana policy. It is a testament to the momentum of the cannabis law reform movement that the Democratic frontrunner, not exactly known to be a progressive trailblazer on most social issues, espouses solid political rhetoric […]

Ohio Governor John Kasich was recently grilled by Stephen Colbert on his hypocrisy regarding marijuana as Kashich joined both prohibitionists and many cannabis law reformers in opposing the controversial Issue 3 legalization measure. While Kasich remains a longshot to win the Republican nomination, he will very likely be on the […]

SAM Oregon is an affiliate of the national SAM organization, led by prohibitionist Kevin Sabet. I find it hilarious that SAM Oregon uses Ben Carson to support marijuana prohibition. SAM Oregon posted a quote from Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson where he states his opposition to marijuana legalization.  Yes, the […]

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference (OMBC) will provide those interested in the Oregon cannabis industry the foundation to succeed in the burgeoning market. Whether you want to be a wholesaler, retailer, processor, grower or in an ancillary business in Oregon, the OMBC is the conference for you. We here […]

An anticipated ruling by the Mexican Supreme Court lays the foundation for the country to implement cannabis legalization. The 4-1 court decision didn’t end cannabis prohibition immediately, but it opens the door for future lawsuits and action to eventually legalize marijuana. Many advocates in the United States have wondered whether […]

Bernie Sanders continued his support for sensible Drug War reforms by introducing a bill that would effectively end federal marijuana prohibition, treating cannabis similar to alcohol. Throughout the Democratic primary, Sanders has continued to unveil a progressive cannabis policy platform. The Vermont Senator has stated that the Drug War is […]

Even though a majority of Americans now support the legalization of marijuana, there are still many negative misconceptions out there that hold us back from full cannabis acceptance. The momentum is shifting, but old-fashioned ideas linger in many areas of the country, and within different segments of the population. Being […]

“I’m Facebooking the families,” said the young lady sitting to my right at the Election Party where I was live streaming the disastrous results. “Oh my god.” She looks up at me. “I’m going to have to say goodbye to some of these families. They’re moving to Michigan. Or Colorado.” […]

Tonight, Ohio votes to become the fifth US state to legalize adult personal use of marijuana and I, “Radical” Russ Belville, will be in Columbus, Ohio, bringing you the live vote results for MarijuanaPolitics.com and CannabisRadio.com. Coverage begins at 6pm Eastern with The Russ Belville Show, followed by Toker Talk […]

The California and national cannabis community has been waiting on the legalization initiative that would finally legalize marijuana in the Golden State, and that initiative has likely been filed today. A broad-based coalition has united behind a comprehensive legalization proposal spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Sean Parker, who made his fortune […]

Kevin Drum wrote a post this weekend for Mother Jones entitled “Marijuana for Millionaires“. In it, he expressed his disgust for the legalization amendment Issue 3 to be voted on in Ohio tomorrow, because it constitutionally vests all the commercial marijuana growing rights to ten specific plots of land owned […]

Marijuana law reform efforts have had their share of ups and downs over the decades as so many concerned citizens have put their blood, sweat, tears, time and money to help end failed Drug War policies across the nation. After winning some important decriminalization victories in the 1970s to suffering […]

Fresh on the heels of his major announcement on ending federal marijuana prohibition and challenging front-runner Hillary Clinton on cannabis legalization, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has launched his first campaign commercial. The commercial, titled “Real Change”, doesn’t mention legalization, but does stress his anti-establishment credentials and his long history of […]

Hillary Clinton has talked a pretty good talk on criminal justice reform during the 2016 Democratic primary, but she disappointed many cannabis law reform advocates by refusing to endorse marijuana legalization. Bernie Sanders, on the other hand, has long enjoyed the support of many cannabis law reformers and the insurgent […]

This week I had the good fortune to cover the SW Cannabis Conference and Expo in my first gig with CannabisRadio.com. Little did I know I’d be walking into a convention center full of murderous criminals who dissolve their enemies in acid, kidnap and behead their sisters, and hang the […]