Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Why is the DEA assisting in quelling national protests?

Federal law is still federal law, and cannabis is still illegal under federal law. But protesting is a constitutionally-protected right. June 03, 2020 If you haven’t read our statement on the murder of George Floyd and the intersections of marijuana criminalization and…

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  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Placing systemic racial injustice and marijuana policy in perspective

America is in the midst of a long overdue reckoning with itself. June 01, 2020 John, On May 25th, George Floyd was killed on camera by officers affiliated with the Minneapolis Police Department. As were many Americans, we were shocked and disheartened by this tragic an…

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May 28, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/28/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 22   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 22   •   May 28, 2020 Study: Adult-Use Legalization Associated…

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May 21, 2020 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/21/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 21   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 21   •   May 21, 2020 Poll: Respondents in Adult-Use Marijuana…

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  Keith Stroup, NORML · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Looking back on 50 years

and forward to legalization May 19, 2020 As NORML kicks off its 50 year anniversary celebration, I’m taking time to look back at some of the more significant and formative events in the organization’s history through a series of personalized blog posts. Entitled ‘A Foun…

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May 14, 2020 at 9:30 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/14/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 20   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 20   •   May 14, 2020 Study: Police Make Fewer Traffic Stops A…

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May 11, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Stay home. Change laws.

Here's how to remain an effective advocate during the pandemic May 11, 2020 John, Even during these uncertain times, NORML’s mission remains the same. In fact, one can argue that our mission now is more important than ever before. NORML's mission is to move public op…

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May 7, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/7/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 19   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 19   •   May 07, 2020 Study: Patients Show Few Changes in Driv…

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May 5, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Would love to get your thoughts

Help NORML better represent your interests in our lobbying, organizing, and educational efforts May 05, 2020 John, A lot is happening right now. There’s a global pandemic, various levels of government either shut down or solely focusing on COVID-19, and a lot of uncert…

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April 30, 2020 at 9:17 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/30/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 18   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 18   •   April 30, 2020 Study Suggests that Cannabis Access Re…

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April 23, 2020 at 9:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/23/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 17   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 17   •   April 23, 2020 ACLU Report: Racial Disparities Persis…

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April 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM

4/20 High at Home

Find your virtual sesh! April 20, 2020 John, Greetings NORML nation and we hope this email finds you safely at home and in the holiday spirit! First, we would love to share a personal 4/20 message from our Executive Director Erik Altieri: April 20, 2020 marks NORM…

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April 16, 2020 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/16/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 16   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 16   •   April 16, 2020 DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Spike, A…

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  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Small businesses or “Big Marijuana?”

April 14, 2020 John, Let me be frank with you. I’ve been shut out. I’m shut out of the halls of Congress, that is. As NORML’s political director, it’s my job to go to Capitol Hill and engage in face-to-face conversations with lawmakers and their staff about the failu…

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April 9, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/9/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 15   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 15   •   April 09, 2020 Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping …

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  Jenn Michelle at NORML · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 6:34 PM

What you need to know about cannabis and coronavirus

Stay home. Stay safe, Change laws. April 08, 2020 John, Here at NORML, we take our work seriously. With so many unsubstantiated claims being made regarding cannabis and staying safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re writing to share our list of resources and simple w…

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April 2, 2020 at 9:17 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/2/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 14 Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation's failed marijuana laws are not suspended therefore we're sending you ou…

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  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 2:14 PM

What NORML has done during COVID-19

April 01, 2020 John, In the many years that I have served at NORML, first as a Policy Director and now as the organization’s Executive Director, on few occasions have I been prouder of our work than I have been over the past weeks. Despite the ongoing crisis that is be…

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  NORML Action · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Washington, DC: Allow delivery option for medical cannabis patients

March 30, 2020 Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nations failed marijuana laws are not suspended therefore we’re sending you the below action alert regarding poli…

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March 26, 2020 at 9:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/26/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 13 March 26, 2020 THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 13   •   March 26, 2020 DEA Once Again Proposes Changes to Protocols Governing Bulk Production of Cannabis for …

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March 24, 2020 at 3:01 PM

We have a homework assignment for you

We need your help preparing for the 2020 election; are you in? March 24, 2020 John While these challenging times present many difficulties for those of us seeking to advance the goal of ending federal marijuana prohibition, NORML’s newly launched election tool provides…

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March 19, 2020 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/19/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 12 Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NORML team is working remotely in compliance with CDC guidelines. However, the work of reforming our nation's failed marijuana laws are not suspended therefore we're sending you ou…

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March 16, 2020 at 8:02 PM

A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

March 16, 2020 NORML Family, I wanted to reach out to you personally to address the current public health situation that is directly impacting all of our lives, and to discuss what this means for our shared goals of ending federal marijuana prohibition going forward. …

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March 12, 2020 at 10:01 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/12/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 11   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 11   •   March 12, 2020 House Committee Advances Marijuana Pro…

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  Representative Earl Blumenauer via NORML · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Upcoming Veterans Medical Marijuana Vote In Congress

March 11, 2020 John, As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Currently, VA …

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March 5, 2020 at 10:01 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/5/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 10   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 10   •   March 05, 2020 Study: Cannabis Administration Associa…

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  NORML · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Can we send you a sticker?

March 02, 2020 John, We wanted to be sure you saw our newest campaign. Will you show your pledge to vote for marijuana? We’d love to drop one of these stickers in the mail to you! Receive your I’m Voting for Marijuana sticker when you become a sustaining donor of $10 o…

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February 27, 2020 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/27/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 9   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 9   •   February 27, 2020 Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administrati…

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February 21, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Will you vote for marijuana?

February 21, 2020 John, The 2020 Presidential campaigns are in full swing. Candidates are hitting the campaign trail, and blasting you with ads social media, radio, and television, vying for your votes. Whether they're red or blue, yellow or green, they need to know th…

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February 20, 2020 at 10:48 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/20/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 8   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 8   •   February 20, 2020 Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Empl…

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February 18, 2020 at 4:20 PM

What is Trump thinking?

Why are we still having this fight, year after year? February 18, 2020 John, It’s been three years and counting but President Trump is once again threatening to derail the progress we’ve made in reforming marijuana laws across this country. The latest offense is his r…

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February 13, 2020 at 10:21 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/13/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 7   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 7   •   February 13, 2020 Study: Medical Cannabis Access Associ…

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  NORML Action · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Your most powerful tool is your voice! Speak up

Did you know how simple it is to go on record supporting marijuana reform? February 11, 2020 John, Today, as many of the pundits are talking about the New Hampshire presidential primary election, we are looking at things in a very different way - how can we influence t…

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February 6, 2020 at 10:20 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/6/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 6   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 6   •   February 06, 2020 Study: Cannabis Significantly Reduces…

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January 30, 2020 at 11:24 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/30/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 5   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 5   •   January 30, 2020 Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Mit…

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  NORML Analysis · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Your Governor on Marijuana

Nearly Two-Thirds of US Governors Receive a Passing Grade on Cannabis Policy January 29, 2020 John, Today, we are proud to release our 2020 Gubernatorial Scorecard! This extensive database assigns a letter grade 'A' through 'F' to states' governors based upon their co…

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January 23, 2020 at 10:25 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/23/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 4   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 4   •   January 23, 2020 Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Ne…

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  NORML · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Get your 2020 NORML Membership!

January 21, 2020 John, Now is our time. I want to thank you for supporting NORML in our mutual fight to end our nation’s failed and disastrous war on marijuana consumers. Here at NORML, we are funded by modest grassroots donations from supporters like you, not money…

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January 16, 2020 at 10:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/16/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 3   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 3   •   January 16, 2020 Congressional Committee Holds Three-Ho…

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  Justin Strekal, NORML.org · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Another Marijuana Hearing In Congress This Week

Yet another opportunity to advance reform this week in Congress January 13, 2020 John, This Wednesday, January 15th, at 10 am EST, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” Thi…

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January 9, 2020 at 10:21 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/9/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 2   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 2   •   January 09, 2020 South Dakota: Adult-Use Legalization …

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  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Marijuana reform advances again in Congress

January 07, 2020 John, We’re writing today to let you know that the House Small Business Committee is waiving its jurisdiction on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. Why is this significant? When a piece of legislation is introduced, i…

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January 2, 2020 at 10:23 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/2/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 1   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 1   •   January 02, 2020 Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Associated w…

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  Erik Altieri, NORML.org · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 6:21 PM

I can’t believe what we’ve accomplished...

2019 has been an unprecedented year for the passage of state-level marijuana law reforms December 30, 2019 John, 2019 has been an unprecedented year for the passage of state-level marijuana law reforms and when we zoom out, it’s remarkable to reflect upon what we have …

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December 26, 2019 at 7:02 PM

2019 Year in Review: NORML's Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 22, Issue 51   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 22   •   Issue 51   •   December 26, 2019 2019 Year in Review: NORML's Top Te…

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December 25, 2019 at 6:48 PM

🎄Our Christmas wish...

ending marijuana prohibition! December 25, 2019 John, This holiday season we have so much to celebrate. From the very first Congressional hearings on marijuana-specific legislation, to the first legalization by a state legislative body of a regulated adult-use market, …

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  Justin Strekal, NORML.org · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 5:53 PM

Sen. Mike Crapo, the marijuana Grinch?

This holiday season, the cannabis Grinch is a Senator from Idaho December 23, 2019 John... The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the M…

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December 19, 2019 at 11:37 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/19/2019

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 22, Issue 50   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 22   •   Issue 50   •   December 19, 2019 Clinical Trial: Topical Application…

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December 12, 2019 at 10:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/12/2019

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 22, Issue 49   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 22   •   Issue 49   •   December 12, 2019 Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Access A…

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December 5, 2019 at 10:24 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/5/2019

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 22, Issue 48   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 22   •   Issue 48   •   December 05, 2019 Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pai…

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