New Jersey Legalized Cannabis—But Marijuana Is Still Illegal. What Went Wrong With Legalization?
Cannabis became legal in New Jersey on Friday morning, January 1. Or did it?
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No More Minor Pot Arrests in Buffalo, Mayor Says in State of City Speech
Getting caught with a marijuana joint or two is no longer grounds for arrest in Buffalo, Mayor Byron W. Brown said Friday.
Seattle Will Vacate More Than 500 Convictions for Marijuana Possession, Saying They Unfairly Impact People of Color
Critics of drug-possession prosecutions often argue that they unfairly target people of color. Seattle, where recreational use of marijuana was legalized in 2012, is doing something about it.
Marijuana Arrests are Increasing Despite Legalization, New FBI Data Shows
Marijuana arrests are rising in the U.S., even as more states legalize cannabis.
Countdown to Cannabis: The Case for Amnesty
The end of prohibition — and the increasing expectation that the Trudeau government will expunge the records of all Canadians with minor cannabis possession convictions — is all well and good in principle.
NYC Mayor De Blasio Tells Police to End Arrests for Marijuana Smoking
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has told top brass at the city’s police department to stop arresting people who are caught smoking marijuana in public, according to a City Hall aide.
Stop Arresting Patients and Stop Raiding Dispensaries, Say Medical Pot Users
Concerns about access voiced Saturday at 12th Global Marijuana Rally in Halifax.
Pot Charges Rise in Montreal Despite Downward Trend in Rest of Canada
Montreal and Quebec police aren’t scaling back cannabis-related charges as legalization looms.
We Shouldn’t Tolerate Another Year of Pot Arrests
Last Saturday marked not only the country’s 150th birthday but also the final one-year countdown to the official legalization of marijuana.
Where is Cannabis Legal, Which Countries Have the Harshest Penalties for Smoking Weed and Will it be Legalized in the UK?
Prison time, hard labour and DEATH are among the most severe penalties.
