Germany One Step Closer to Legalization
According to a top German official, Germany is one step closer to legalization. The coalition government plans to move forward with cannabis legalization after receiving “very good feedback” from the European Union (E.U.). German Health…
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) & the Cannabis Industry
Texas Decriminalizes Cannabis?
Texas is one step closer to decriminalizing cannabis. House Bill 218, which received unanimous support, was approved in a 9-0 vote last week. Texas’ decriminalization bill removes arrest and jail time for low-level possession of…
U.N.: Legal Cannabis Has Risks
The United Nations (U.N.) drugs control board says legal cannabis has health risks. They’re warning of “negative health effects and psychotic disorders” with legalization. They also worry that legalization violates the 1961 Single Convention on…
Did Portugal Really Decriminalize Drugs?
Did Portugal really decriminalize drugs? This seems like an obvious answer. In 2001, the European country decriminalized drugs. While possession and use were (and still are) technically illegal, the authorities treat it as a public…
No Cannabis Legalization in Oklahoma
Despite a medical cannabis regime with hundreds of storefront dispensaries, Oklahoma’s voters have said no to full-scale recreational cannabis legalization. On Tuesday, Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have legalized recreational cannabis use…
Justice Department to Appeal Cannabis Gun Rights
What Does Dr. Julian Somers Actually Believe?
What does Dr. Julian Somers actually believe? Dr. Julian Somers is a researcher and professor in the mental health and addiction field in British Columbia, Canada. He is currently a professor at Simon Fraser University…
Is Justin Trudeau’s Government Legitimate?
Is Justin Trudeau’s government legitimate? Last year, the Canadian prime minister dismissed reports that the Chinese funnelled money into Liberal Party candidates. “I do not have any information, nor have I been briefed on any…