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Weekend Weed Read • September 21, 2024

Both Presidential Candidates Agree: We Need To Stop Arresting People for Marijuana

In an election where every vote counts, both Harris and Trump wisely see advocating for marijuana policy reform as an opportunity to connect with a wide range of potential voters.

 
Swing State Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Marijuana Legalization, Banking Reforms

Supermajorities of swing state voters support legalization, removing marijuana from Schedule I, and allowing banks to provide services to state-licensed cannabis businesses.

 
Study: Sustained Use of Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated With Changes in Either Brain Morphology or Cognitive Performance

Research reveals sustained use of medical cannabis is not linked to changes in brain morphology or cognitive performance.

 
 
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Senate Committee Approves Measure to End Consideration of Past Cannabis Use for Federal Jobs and Security Clearances

US Senate Committee advances S. 4711, the DOOBIE Act, to restrict federal agencies from disqualifying federal job and security clearance applicants solely for prior cannabis use.

 
Analysis: Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated With Lower Healthcare Premiums

Study data show that states with medical cannabis experience significant decreases in employees' healthcare insurance premiums.

 
Newly Uncovered Nixon Audio: Marijuana Isn’t “Particularly Dangerous,” Penalties Should Be Reevaluated

Audio recordings reveal that former President Nixon knew marijuana "isn’t particularly dangerous," despite signing the Controlled Substances Act into law, placing it in Schedule I.

 
 
 
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