Category: Opinion

Opinion and commentary on cannabis policy, legalization, industry trends, reform efforts and major developments shaping the future of marijuana laws.

President Trump’s Marijuana Record Is More Pro-Legalization Than the Media Admits

By Ashley Mitchell, Law Student and Dispensary Manager For years, and especially in recent weeks, much of the media has treated Donald Trump as if …

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Why Attempts to Undo Cannabis Legalization in States Like Massachusetts and Arizona Could Backfire on Opponents

Efforts now underway in states like Massachusetts and Arizona to roll back voter-approved marijuana legalization might look, at first glance, like a step backward for …

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Why a Trump Executive Order on Marijuana Rescheduling Would Withstand Legal Scrutiny

By Ashley Mitchell, Law Student and Dispensary Manager President Trump is expected to issue an executive order directing the Department of Justice to finalize the …

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Chinese Gangs Exploit Hemp Loophole to Push Illicit Marijuana in America

By: The Dank Informer In 2018, US Politicians gifted Chinese state-backed drug networks a massive windfall when they passed the Farm Bill. In one stroke, …

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State Cannabis Social Equity Programs Are Headed for Constitutional Showdowns, Likely to Be Ruled Illegal

By Ashley Mitchell, 3rd Year Law Student and Dispensary Manager Social equity programs are well-intentioned and good-natured, but they’re also likely illegal. Across the country, …

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