Thursday, April 18, 2024

Politics

Meme Of The Week: A British Politician Slouching In Parliament Is The Internet’s Favorite Person

The political unrest from Brexit has resulted in some really funny memes, like the one highlighted in this week's column.

Andrew Yang Wants To Sell You Marijuana-Themed Campaign Merch

Andrew Yang is combining his passion for mathematics and marijuana reform to provide supporters some sweet campaign merchandise.

Twitter Smacks Fox News After It Said People Are Shooting Up Weed

Though the Republican strategist corrected his blunder, that didn't stop the wave of jokes crashing in.

These Congressional Republicans Support The Cannabis Industry

There are now more Republicans in Congress that support the cannabis movement in one way or another than ever before.

Feds Spent More On Marijuana Prohibition In 2018 Than Fighting Domestic Terrorism

The DEA spent $18 million eradicating illegal marijuana grows last year, though it allegedly doesn't know where most of the money went.

Ohio Lawmaker Blames Recreational Marijuana For Mass Shootings

Following mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Ohio Rep. Candice Keller blamed 'the acceptance of recreational marijuana.'

Texas Police Defying Governor Over Marijuana

Texas lawmakers created a sticky mess by legalizing hemp,. Prosecutors and law enforcement won't pursue low-level marijuana cases.

What We Learned About Marijuana Reform From The Presidential Debates

Marijuana reform inspired two serious clashes at the latest presidential debates, with Booker taking on Biden, and Gabbard going after Harris.

CBD Regulations Might Come Sooner Than Expected From FDA

Has pushing from Sen. Ron Wyden pushed the FDA to finally enforce strict guidelines around hemp-derived CBD products?

Cory Booker Slams Joe Biden’s Marijuana Reform Plan

This week saw Sen. Cory Booker aim directly at former Vice President Joe Biden, who released his extensive plan for criminal justice reform, which included Biden’s proposal to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug.

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