Update: This landmark court case has been postponed. Will have more once more is known. Cannabis law reformers were understandably ecstatic when the Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, secured a majority of the seats in the Canadian Parliament, as the winning political party included marijuana legalization in its campaign […]

First, there was Smoke Buddy, a medical marijuana cart driving around Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods providing free cannabis, but charging for the jars. Some licensed medical marijuana dispensary owners complained about the cart, considering it unfair that someone could bypass the fees, rules and regulations they deal with through some type of […]

As reported and covered earlier today, two competing Maine marijuana legalizations campaigns have united around the singular goal of ending cannabis prohibition in the Pine State. This is tremendous news that greatly enhances the chances that Maine will legalize marijuana in 2016. So much talk among advocates lately has been […]

One of the biggest problems affecting marijuana legalization now that four states have succeeded in ending marijuana prohibition is that everybody wants to get in on the game. But now it appears, at least in one state, legalizers have figured out it isn’t wise to split the funding, volunteers, and […]

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have ran, for the most part, very issue-driven campaigns, rarely taking the bait to really engage each other or mention each other on the campaign trail. While Republican candidates and the media have not, and likely are not, going to drop Clinton’s private email and […]

The momentum for marijuana legalization is increasing in the United States and abroad as we have seen great progress in a handful of states as well as entire countries. Cannabis law reform advocates from across the globe are working hard to see end the failed and harmful policy of cannabis […]

While cannabis law reform advocates and Drug War reformers on the progressive side of the political spectrum have largely flocked to support Bernie Sanders, many conservatives and libertarians have stood by the candidacy of Rand Paul. Senator Paul started off the race for the Republican nomination as one of the […]

There are a lot of marijuana events around Portland, Oregon, these days, but not many feature farm-to-table food, the comedic stylings of Marijuana Politics’ own Ngaio Bealum, along with activism that supports medical cannabis patients and good marijuana laws. If you enjoy cannabis, comedy and good food, then the Autumn […]

Bernie Sanders has gotten rave reviews from marijuana law reform advocates and Drug War reformers with his policy proposals and comments. The Marijuana Policy Project gives Bernie Sanders an “A” rating, while we here at Marijuana Politics give the Vermont Senator an “A-” on his cannabis policy. Once Sanders gives […]

I have great friends and colleagues on both sides of Ohio’s Issue 3 marijuana legalization measure, sponsored by ResponsibleOhio. Everyone in the cannabis movement that I have talked to doesn’t support placing a limit of 10 marijuana grow sites in the Ohio Constitution. Limiting the ability for most cannabis growers […]

“Idaho Is What America Was“ is a statement of pride for citizens of the Gem State who treasure pristine wilderness, Christian values, and conservative politics. Unfortunately, the statement also represents a stubborn clinging to America’s marijuana prohibition that not only defies logic, but defies a simple human compassion for suffering […]

Oregon’s Measure 91 legalization initiative called for the Oregon Liquor Commission to regulate the burgeoning cannabis industry in Oregon and the draft rules have released and the initial rules will be finalized the first week of November. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has held public listening tours across the state as […]

After nearly a decade in power, Stephen Harper has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party after Canadians voted for change and swept the Liberal Party into power. Exceeding expectations, the Liberal Party secured a clear majority outright, without the need to form a coalition government. Voters in our neighbor […]

CNN’s coverage of the first Democratic presidential debate drew both praise and controversy across the political spectrum. Many people felt that Anderson Cooper did a great job asking tough questions of the candidates and sticking to the issues. Others criticized CNN for declaring Hillary Clinton the winner of the debate, […]

UPDATE: The Canadian Broadcast Company projects a victory for the Liberal Party. More analysis tomorrow on what this means for cannabis legalization in Canada and its impact beyond its borders. From the CBC: Justin Trudeau will be Canada’s next prime minister after leading the Liberal Party to a majority government win, dashing […]