Extension of Trump-Era Class-Wide Fentanyl Ban Risks Recreating Same Harms & Racial Injustices—Informed by Fear & Mythology, Rather than Science—of 1980s Crack-Cocaine Hysteria for Fentanyl Washington, D.C.—In response to the House passing a five-month extension of the Trump Administration’s temporary class-wide emergency scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, Grant Smith, Deputy Director of the Office of National […]
Extension of Trump-Era Class-Wide Fentanyl Ban Risks Recreating Same Harms & Racial Injustices—Informed by Fear & Mythology, Rather than Science—of 1980s Crack-Cocaine Hysteria for Fentanyl Washington, D.C.—In response to the House passing a five-month extension of the Trump Administration’s temporary class-wide emergency scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, Grant Smith, Deputy Director of the Office of National […]
Democratic Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation into law today legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and establishing an enactment date for commercial marijuana production and retail sales. Virginia NORML Executive Director Jenn Michelle Pedini spoke alongside the Governor at the ceremonial bill signing. “Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.” Pedini, […]
This story first appeared at Marijuana Business Daily. Whether operating indoors, outdoors or in greenhouses, cannabis cultivators have developed a reputation for not being as green as the plants they grow. From pesticides to energy use, there are a myriad of ways growers can cut back on their carbon footprint. Some require a little investment, […]
Traditionally, genetics approved for hemp production in Canada have been grain and fiber varieties, but the addition of some new American genetics for the 2021 growing season provide Canadian hemp cultivators with varieties well-suited for outdoor cannabinoid production in Canada’s shorter growing season. Health Canada, the federal agency that regulates cannabis in Canada, set out […]
Read more about the marijuana provisions in this bill at Marijuana Business Daily. Hemp advocates are cheering a U.S. House vote this week to clear banking hurdles for marijuana operators. But they’re hoping the measure known as the SAFE Banking Act is amended in the Senate to clarify a provision that mentions hemp. The bill, […]
It’s Time to Remove the Drug War as an Excuse for State Violence New York, NY – In response to the jury returning a guilty verdicts on all three counts for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), released the following statement: “We never needed […]
It’s Time to Remove the Drug War as an Excuse for State Violence New York, NY – In response to the jury returning a guilty verdicts on all three counts for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), released the following statement: “We never needed […]
NORML criticized statements made today by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who reiterated the President’s position that cannabis should be rescheduled under federal law (to Schedule II) rather than descheduled (removed) from the Controlled Substances in a manner similar to tobacco and alcohol. “It is impractical at best and disingenuous at worst for the […]
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) recognizes the importance of complying with state and federal guidelines regarding social and physical distancing during the pandemic. In the best interest of public health and safety, NORML continues to encourage our supporters not to congregate in large groups this 4/20. But, that doesn’t mean […]
