Congress, Send H.R. 420 to Donald Trump’s Desk!
As the government shutdown rages on, our nation could use some bipartisanship. Of course, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether a wall should be built on the United States’ Southern Border,...
The Green of the Irish Set to Supply the UK (and Beyond?)
Irish GreenLight Medicines, a cannabis company based in Dublin and founded in 2014 has just closed a deal with SOL Global, a Canadian Listed investment group for 25% of the company. SOL Global is an...
Is France Finally Moving Forward on Cannabis Law Reform?
France is the largest country in Europe that has, so far, not moved forward on cannabis law reform. That now may be changing. In mid-December, 2018 a panel of experts set up by the French Agency for...
Exclusive Interview: California Cannabis Czar Talks Regulation
Ending cannabis prohibition is a no-brainer whose time has come. It is obvious that cannabis prohibition is a costly failure that causes too much harm with racist and classist consequences. Regulating...
Oregon Doesn’t Have Too Much Cannabis, U.S. Has Too Much Prohibition
As the Oregon legislative session is set to begin, legislators will be contemplating whether to pass a bill that allows state-regulated growers the ability to export cannabis. The ability to export...
Switzerland: A Hotbed for Cannabis Law Reform
Switzerland has developed its own brand of cannabis reform over the last several years. Low THC cannabis is now sold in shops. Cannabis is now used by about 200,000 people. The country has now proposed...
A Green Reign in Spain? Podemos Party Pushes For Legalization
For the past several years, the Spanish cannabis industry has developed in leaps and bounds. Production of CBD and THC has expanded across the country. The club scene in Barcelona has continued to flourish,...
Oregon Should Legalize Cannabis Exports in 2019
I interviewed longtime activist, Adam Smith of the Craft Cannabis Alliance, ahead of his appearance at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Portland last September, as he was working hard...
A First for Southeast Asia: Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis
December 25, Christmas Day, 2018, was a big day for cannabis reform globally. Not only did Israel legalize exports, but Thailand’s legislature also voted unanimously to allow licensed medical...
