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Bustin’ Out In Düsseldorf? The Greens In State Parliament Propose Rec Trial

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 18, 2020. Posted in Politics.

The Green Party in Düsseldorf, the state parliament for the most populous state of Germany, has advocated a controlled cannabis distribution trial project. The idea would be to reduce both the...

New Zealand To Vote On Cannabis Legalization On September 19th

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2020. Posted in Politics.

It’s official – New Zealand will hold its election on September 19th, 2020. Voters in New Zealand will decide whether or not to pass a cannabis legalization measure on Election Day 2020....

Panel In Mexico To Make Cannabis Legalization Recommendations

Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2020. Posted in Politics.

In 2018 Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that cannabis prohibition was unconstitutional, and tasked lawmakers in Mexico with passing legislation to implement cannabis legalization. The court decision...

UK’s Justice Secretary: Cannabis Will Not Be Legalized Anytime Soon

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy, no matter where it exists, including in the United Kingdom. Cannabis has been found to be 114 times safer than alcohol, however, people in the United...

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4 Reasons Why 2020 Will Be An Enormous Year For The Global Cannabis Industry

Written by Johnny Green on January 20, 2020. Posted in Business, Politics, Science.

The last 25 years have seen the cannabis movement and support for reform go from being labeled as ‘political suicide’ by political pundits to becoming a mainstream political issue with overwhelming...

Russian Authorities Propose Criminal Prosecution For Pro-Cannabis Online ‘Propaganda’

Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2020. Posted in Politics.

If you are a cannabis advocate and you spend any amount of time on social media platforms or browsing the internet, there is a good chance that you will come across a pro-cannabis meme, post, or article....

Italy’s Supreme Court: Cannabis Cultivation For Personal Use Is Legal

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2019. Posted in Politics.

Italy’s Supreme Court has ruled that cultivating cannabis for personal use is not illegal. Italy’s current cannabis prohibition policies were first enacted in the 1990s. In its ruling, Italy’s...

When Will Recreational Cannabis Reform Hit Europe?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 17, 2019. Posted in Politics.

For all the hopes and aspirations now in the air as the world rings out the year, what is in the cards for next year in Europe on the recreational cannabis front? Here is the skinny – recreational...

Brazil Blocks Domestic Medical Cannabis Cultivation

Written by Johnny Green on December 8, 2019. Posted in Politics.

South America is home to some of the best climates for cultivating agricultural crops, including cannabis. With cannabis laws being reformed throughout South America, the continent is poised to become...