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U.S. Congress Passes Historic Cannabis Bill

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. The U.S. is not the only country to prohibit cannabis at the national level, however, decades ago it largely led the charge in support of cannabis prohibition and wielded its international influence to make...

United States 2022 Election A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Reform

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

November 8th was Election Day in the United States, and cannabis reform was on the ballot in several jurisdictions, both at the state level as well as at the local level. Voters in five states had the chance to vote on adult-use legalization measures – Maryland, Missouri, Arkansas, South Dakota,...

Who Legalizes First – The United States Or Germany?

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to cannabis policy there are two nations that likely have more eyes watching them right now than any other countries on the planet – Germany and the United States. It is no secret that many lawmakers in Germany are working really hard right now to determine which provisions should...

Is The Biden White House Waiting On Germany To Move Ahead On Recreational Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The US president is putting off further conversation about American cannabis reform until after the mid-terms. Is he waiting for Germany if not Europe beyond that, to go first? President Joe Biden’s track record on cannabis reform is very poor. This has not changed since he entered public service...

Members Of German Bundestag Travel To North America To Examine Cannabis Legalization

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee head to North America to educate themselves about how reform works in both California and Canada A delegation of eight members of the Bundestag’s Health Committee have landed in North America to examine cannabis legalization as it is done...

From Gun Bans To Driving Limits: The International War On The Rights Of Medical Cannabis Users

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 15, 2022. Posted in Policy.

In the United States, the Biden Administration is in favour of banning gun ownership for medical users. In Germany, there is an ongoing debate about driving limits. Such policies rely on outdated criteria to penalize cannabis users The push to fully and federally legalize cannabis in places like the...

Germany Or The U.S.: Who Will Go First On Federal Cannabis Reform?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act introduced in the U.S. Senate in late July, removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and allows states to legalize recreational cannabis. How are American developments stacking up to current events aus Deutschland? Ironically, just two days...

Cannabis Smuggling Continues To Decline Along US/Mexico Border

Written by Frank Schuler on August 1, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis advocates have long pointed out that when cannabis is prohibited, people still consume it. That may seem obvious, however, cannabis prohibitionists try very hard to pretend that it’s not the case. Under prohibition, cartels largely control cannabis sales. That is not to say that every...

Will The United States Ever Legalize Cannabis Federally?

Written by Johnny Green on July 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The negative impact of cannabis prohibition in the United States goes far beyond the country’s borders. Every country around the world enacts its own cannabis laws, however, prohibition in the U.S. largely drove prohibition abroad over the years. Yet, whereas much of the world followed the United...

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