Friday, April 19, 2024

Richard Cowan

Richard Cowan is a former NORML National Director and writes Marijuana Weekly News column for LA Weekly.

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A Drug War With No End: How It Will Ultimately End Our Freedom

While I am deeply sympathetic with the slogan “No Justice! No Peace!” I’m afraid they have it backwards.   

Does An NFL Star Have To Get Killed For The U.S. To See How Dangerous The Drug War Is?

Six months after Breonna Taylor was killed, another incident involving police in Louisville, Kentucky, occurred. Here's why it's important.

The Many Ways Marijuana Prohibition Still Hurts American Farmers

American farmers are still being hurt by the continued restrictions on hemp that have no real scientific basis. And that hurts us all.  

Cannabis And Pandemic Stress Disorder And Suicide

According to a CDC survey of more than 5,400 people, almost 11% of United States adults reported seriously contemplating suicide in June.

Why Isn’t Cannabis Being Prescribed For COVID Survivors? 

Why aren't doctors prescribing medicinal cannabis to treat long-haul post COVID symptoms?

American Progressives Have Ignored Successful Alternatives To The Drug War — Is That About To Change? 

Although it is obviously frustrating, the short delay on the House voting on the MORE Act may actually ensure greater success in November. 

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