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Will UK Cannabis Laws Change Under New Labour Government? Doesn't Look That Way Just Yet
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 3:19pm | 849The Labour Party’s electoral victory on Monday, securing a majority in the 2024 UK general election under Keir Starmer, marks the end of 14 years of Conservative dominance. However, when it comes to cannabis policy, the change in leadership is unlikely to prompt a shift toward legalization,...
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Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Accuses Police Of Using Bicycles As Weapons At University Protest: 'We Were Violently Assaulted And Arrested'
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 8:54pm | 780In a recent development, Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate, has alleged that she was assaulted by police during a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis. What Happened: Stein claimed that the police used their bicycles as weapons to push back the protesters,...
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Germany's Cannabis Legalization Delayed Again: What's Next?
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 6:04pm | 492Germany’s pivotal vote on legalizing marijuana, initially slated for this week, has been postponed until next year. This delay, prompted by the Social Democratic Party (SPD)’s concerns, marks another setback in the country’s journey towards legalization. The postponement follows...
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How The 2016 Election Recount Could Be A Black Swan Event In The Making
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 2:44pm | 501While investors try to prepare for what could be an unpredictable Donald Trump administration, Wisconsin is quietly undergoing a presidential election recount. The Wisconsin recount was requested by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who said she has raised funds for a recount in Pennsylvania and...