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Trump Administration Has Deported More Than 600 People For Marijuana

“So far this year more than 600 people have been deported whose most serious convictions were marijuana-related offenses, and in three out of four cases, the offense occurred at least five years ago.” By Christie Thompson and Anna FlaggAdditional reporting contributed by Manuel Torres Contractor Hector Madrid Reyes was driving to Home Depot in March…

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More Young Adults Are Opting For Cannabis Drinks Over Alcohol

Younger Americans are increasingly using cannabis-infused beverages as a substitute for alcohol—with one in three millennials and Gen Z workers choosing THC drinks over booze for after-work activities like happy hours, according to a new poll. The survey from Drug Rehab USA assessed the recreational preferences of 1,000 employed adults, finding more evidence that as…

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Major trucking group’s cannabis rescheduling concerns (Newsletter: August 18, 2025)

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The Cannabist Co. Divests Dispensary Footprint in Pennsylvania

[PRESS RELEASE] – NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc., one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced the successful closing of the sale of its Pennsylvania affiliate that owns the medical dispensaries to VP Investment Holdings LLC. VP Holdings is comprised of principals from a leading privately held dispensary…

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Delaware Governor Seeks Marijuana Regulation Advice From Colorado Counterpart As

The governor of Delaware says he’s still weighing the pros and cons of a bill that would overrule local zoning authority on marijuana and make it easier for cannabis businesses to set up shop—but he’s pledging that action on the legislation will happen “very shortly.” During an interview with Delaware Public Media, Gov. Matt Meyer…

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From The Vault: The HIGH TIMES interview Allen Ginsberg (1992)

Original publication: February 1992. The HIGH TIMES interview Allen Ginsberg   Count Beat poet Allen Ginsberg among the nation’s first hemp activists. After his seminal poem Howl thrust him into the national spotlight in 1956, Ginsberg began speaking out in favor of marijuana-law reform, gay rights and a myriad of other causes close to his…

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Indian Tribes See Opportunity In Hemp THC Products, Even In

“We are going to stand strong with our own tribal sovereignty on this issue.” By Mary Annette Pember, ICT The operators of the Little Pines cannabis dispensary in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin say its location next to Munchies to Go was just a happy accident. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Indians’s business…

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Texas Governor Renews Call For Hemp Regulations In Proclamation For

The governor of Texas is convening another special session, again directing lawmakers to advance legislation regulating consumable hemp and setting an age limit to access cannabinoids, along with several other unrelated issues. After Democratic House lawmakers staged a walkout during the first special session Gov. Greg Abbott (R) convened—denying the chamber a quorum in protest…

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Trucking Industry Group Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Marijuana Rescheduling’s Potential

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) says it’s “deeply concerned” about the potential impact of federal marijuana rescheduling on drug testing programs for drivers—and it’s asking the secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for clarity around the policy change. In a letter sent to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday, ATA’s chief operating officer, Dan…

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#1to3: The Social Media Campaign Urging Trump To Reschedule Cannabis

The #1to3 campaign is rallying Americans to pressure Trump and Congress to reschedule marijuana. Post, tag, and contact lawmakers to push cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. TL;DR for the Homies Take action in 2 minutes: Hit NORML’s action form and flood your reps’ inboxes so they know the people are watching. Trump might…

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