Anthony Martinelli

Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.

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Psilocybin Shows Potential in Treating Anorexia Nervosa, Study Finds

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found that psilocybin therapy may be a safe and acceptable treatment option for …

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Kamala Harris Supports Marijuana Legalization, Saying “It Gives a Lot of People Joy and We Need More Joy”

Over the past five years, Vice President Kamala Harris, now a presidential candidate, has consistently shown support for marijuana legalization. In a notable shift from …

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Florida Marijuana Legalization Campaign Surpasses $66 Million in Fundraising

The Smart & Safe Florida campaign has raised over $66 million for its marijuana legalization initiative, Amendment 3, according to the Florida Division of Elections. …

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Florida’s Amendment 3 Would End Over 60,000 Marijuana Arrests Annually

Florida’s Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, could significantly reduce the state’s criminal justice burden by ending over 60,000 marijuana-related arrests annually. This …

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US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will …

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Clinical Trial Finds Cannabigerol (CBG) Improves Memory and Decreases Stress and Anxiety

According to a new study, consumption of the cannabis compound cannabigerol (CBG) can lead to “overall reductions in anxiety as well as reductions in stress”, …

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Nearly 50,000 People Deported for Marijuana Possession Since 2002, Finds Report

A new report from Human Rights Watch and the Drug Policy Alliance reveals that nearly 50,000 non-citizens have been deported over the past two decades …

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Minnesota Opens Application Process for Recreational Marijuana Licenses

Minnesota has opened the initial application period for recreational marijuana licenses, 14 months after legalizing the substance. The initial applications focus on social equity businesses, …

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American College of Physicians Advocates for Marijuana Decriminalization

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a new policy paper advocating for the decriminalization of marijuana possession. The paper also emphasizes the need …

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Medical Marijuana Linked to Decrease in Suicidal Thoughts, Finds Study

A recent study published in the journal Archives of Suicide Research has revealed that medicinal cannabis may significantly reduce suicidal ideation among patients. The study, …

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