marijuana reform

President Obama has said that although the federal government still classifies the possession or sale of marijuana as a criminal act, individual states will have the power to decriminalize the drug if they so choose. However, the fractured laws have created some controversy regarding the legality...

Despite the fact that 23 U.S. states and the District of Colombia have legalized medical marijuana sales, the drug is still seen as a Schedule I illegal substance in the eyes of the federal government. The Obama administration has promised to allow states to make their own laws regarding the...

Despite the fact that marijuana remains classified as an illegal substance in the eyes of the U.S. federal government, the drug has been rising in popularity as its usage for medicinal and recreational purposes becomes more widely acceptable. Studies showing that marijuana can be an effective...

Marijuana legalization efforts in several states have created an entirely new industry in the U.S. which has given rise to startups from weed delivery services to marijuana social networks. However, the government's Schedule I classification of marijuana has made it difficult for pot-based...

New businesses dealing in marijuana are popping up across the U.S. as more and more states begin legalizing medical and recreational marijuana. Everything from pot delivery services to pot-laced breath mints has hit the market as entrepreneurs move to claim their slice of the newly developing...

On Tuesday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration Michele Leonhart was stepping down in May. The announcement follows weeks of criticism over her handling of reports that FBI agents were attending sex parties paid for by drug cartels in Colombia...

Marijuana legalization is spreading across the U.S. and people everywhere are touting its beneficial effects on a variety of different illnesses. Medical marijuana is becoming an increasingly popular treatment for people, but now those healing properties could help ease animals' pain as well...

While factors like state tax revenue and government control are all important in the national debt on whether or not to legalize marijuana, the question at the core of the issue is whether or not the drug is good for the public's health. Conflicting information has given both sides of the...

On an island famous for its Rastafarian culture, President Obama held a town hall discussion where he fielded the inevitable question of whether or not he would support the legalization of marijuana. On Thursday in Kingston, Jamaica, the President responded to a question regarding cannabis...

There are several reasons that voters in the U.S. have begun to legalize marijuana across the nation. Increased tax revenue, medical benefits and the introduction of new jobs have all played a role in the spreading support for legal marijuana. However, some argue that the most important impact of...

As candidates prepare for the 2016 presidential race, many are beginning to wonder just how important their stance on marijuana reform will be. The issue has proven to be a hot button across the nation as more and more states legalize the drug for medical and recreational use. So far, many of...

The Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act seems to be moving forward in congress as more and more lawmakers respond to the public's growing support for marijuana legalization. On Tuesday, the CARERS Act gained supporters from both sides of the isle in...

The New York State Health Department is closing in on a comprehensive set of rules governing the sale of medical marijuana as the state readies for the industry to enter its marketplace. Unlike other states whose medical marijuana policies are decidedly lenient, New York appears to be taking a...

While the focus of a national debate over whether or not marijuana should be legalized has centered on health concerns, the quickly developing market for legal pot carries some very important environmental costs as well. States with a large number of growers are starting to find that the plants...

While the U.S. is certainly not the first country to begin legalizing marijuana, it has probably gotten the most attention. However, as the marijuana industry grows in America, it may be worth looking the trials and tribulations that other nations have endured when legalizing marijuana. The...