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  Rep. Ed Perlmutter via NORML.org · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 6:55 PM

How to improve legal marijuana programs right now

The House did it’s job, now it’s time for the Senate to normalize cannabis reform April 26, 2021 Ed Perlmutter is a member of Congress representing Colorado’s 7th District Just one week ago, the SAFE Banking Act passed once again in the U.S. House of Representatives …
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/22/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 16 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 16   •   April 22, 2021 Nationwide Poll: More Americans Than Ever Before Say Tha…
  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Make your 4/20 a day of action

Celebrate and activate to end prohibition April 20, 2021 Happy 4/20, John! NORML recognizes the importance of complying with state and federal guidelines regarding social and physical distancing during the pandemic. In the best interest of public health and safety, N…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/15/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 15 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 15   •   April 15, 2021 New Mexico: Adult-Use Legalization, Expungement Measures…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 9:48 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/8/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 14 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 14   •   April 08, 2021 Virginia: Expedited Legalization Measure To Take Effect …
  Carly Wolf, NORML · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 5:15 PM

What a week for legalization!

Major victories in three states April 02, 2021 John, This whirlwind of a week is one for the cannabis history books. For those of you keeping score at home: On Tuesday, New York lawmakers passed legislation legalizing the adult-use marijuana market, and permitting…
  NORML News · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/1/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 13 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 13   •   April 01, 2021 New York: Governor Signs Adult-Use Legalization Measure …
  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 3:16 AM

BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization

Once enacted, this measure will end the practice of annually arresting tens-of-thousands of New Yorkers for low-level marijuana offenses, the majority of whom are overwhelmingly young, poor, and people of color. March 31, 2021 John, New York State lawmakers just advanc…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 5:19 PM

What’s old is NEW again for marijuana policy reform

If these states reform, it will be a game-changer nationwide. March 28, 2021 John, This message is unlike any I have sent you before. For once, I’m not asking you to contact your lawmakers to take federal action. I’m not even asking you to contact your own state lawmak…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 9:36 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/25/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 12 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 12   •   March 25, 2021 Study: "No Evidence" That Medical Cannabis Access Laws E…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Did you hear what Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said?

Let your Senators know how you feel about marijuana legalization March 22, 2021 Friends, Late last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, along with Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, recorded a video outlining their plan to introduce comprehensive legislation to…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 9:40 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/18/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 11 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 11   •   March 18, 2021 Study: Cannabis Use Correlated with Increased Exercise …
  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Big Alcohol and Big Tobacco want to shape legalization

We won’t let that happen March 15, 2021 John, Since our founding in 1970, NORML has been the leading voice for marijuana consumers. During the past five decades, we’ve stood up against numerous forces -- both large and small. We’ve never backed down from a fight; we’ve…
  NORML News · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 10:40 PM

NORML News of the Week 3/11/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 10 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 10   •   March 11, 2021 Review: Cannabinoids Effective and Well-Tolerated in Pat…
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 10:40 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/25/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 8 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 8   •   February 25, 2021 Survey: Most Patients Lack Confidence About Their Physi…
  Chris Goldstein, New Jersey NORML · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 11:19 PM

Legalization victory in New Jersey

Marijuana now legal in the Garden State February 23, 2021 John, Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law realizing a voter-approved effort to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. This victory was only realized through tremendous p…
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/18/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 7 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 7   •   February 18, 2021 Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Is Not Independ…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 8:17 PM

Sign-on: federal marijuana pardons

We only have a short period of time to make this happen February 16, 2021 A quick action for today- On Presidents’ Day, we called on President Biden to issue blanket pardons for those who have been charged federally for non-violent marijuana crimes. Our champions in th…
  NORML · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Take action for marijuana justice on Presidents Day

At NORML, we believe in holding people accountable. February 15, 2021 John, At NORML, we believe in holding people accountable. On November 20th of 2019, President Biden proclaimed: “I think we should decriminalize marijuana, period. And I think everyone – anyone who …
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/11/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 6 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 6   •   February 11, 2021 Report: Adult-Use Legalization Laws Not Associated with…
  Rick Steves, NORML Board Chair · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Exciting news from NORML

February 08, 2021 Dear Friend, I’m Rick Steves, travel guidebook author, TV show host, and longtime member of NORML’s Board of Directors. For decades, NORML has doggedly and effectively fought a drug policy reform battle to defend and expand our civil liberties—that’s…
  NORML News · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 10:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 2/4/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 5 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 5   •   February 04, 2021 Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with An…
  NORML Action · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 10:32 PM

[Action Alert] Tell your Senators to get involved on marijuana policy

There is much work ahead but we’re ready. February 02, 2021 John, Yesterday, Senators Cory Booker, Ron Wyden, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released a joint statement declaring their intention to release a draft discussion bill outlining how best to legalize and re…
  NORML News · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/28/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 4 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 4   •   January 28, 2021 Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Hypertension in Eld…
  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 9:06 PM

We're going to legalize America in 2021

Your 2021 NORML Member Card January 26, 2021 John, 2020 was a momentous year for marijuana law reform, from a clean sweep of ballot initiative victories on Election Day to the historic passage of the MORE Act in the US House of Representatives. Never before have I been …
  NORML News · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 10:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/21/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 3 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 3   •   January 21, 2021 Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Alcohol Inta…
  NORML News · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 10:15 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/14/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 2 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 2   •   January 14, 2021 Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated with Increased Risk …
  NORML.org · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 3:46 PM

Senate leadership has pledged to prioritize marijuana policy reform -- let’s make sure they keep their word

Senator Schumer's ascension to Majority Leader will mark the first time in US history that the Upper Chamber is led by a Senator who is openly calling for repealing federal marijuana prohibition January 11, 2021 John, With the electoral victories in Georgia of Senator-…
  NORML News · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 10:40 PM

NORML News of the Week 1/7/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 1 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 1   •   January 07, 2021 Study: Medical Cannabis Associated with Prolonged Reduct…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Reforming federal marijuana laws: One step at a time

There is a lot of groundwork to build upon in 2021 January 05, 2021 John, It’s a new year and this week marks the beginning of the 117th session of Congress. I’m happy to report that our prospects for success in Capitol Hill have changed dramatically for the better sin…
  NORML News · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 7:03 PM

2020 Year in Review: NORML's Top Ten Events in Marijuana Policy

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 52 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 52   •   December 28, 2020 2020 Year in Review: NORML's Top Ten Events in Mariju…
  Paul Armentano, NORML · [email protected]
December 27, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Have you seen this yet?

2020's biggest marijuana victories December 27, 2020 John, As we turn the page on 2020, it’s important to reflect at the incredible gains we’ve made over the past twelve months. Tens of thousands of Americans with marijuana convictions had those records expunged in 202…
  NORML News · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/23/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 51 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 51   •   December 23, 2020 Congressional Package Repeals Ban on Student Aid to T…
  NORML · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 5:52 PM

2020's biggest marijuana victories

Incredible successes this year thanks to YOU! December 21, 2020 John, Thanks to the tireless activism and support of NORML Supporters like you, the marijuana law reform movement experienced unprecedented successes and major victories in 2020 worth celebrating. Here ar…
  NORML News · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 11:03 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/17/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 50 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 50   •   December 17, 2020 New Jersey: Lawmakers Send Bills to Governor Enacting…
  NORML · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 7:31 PM

🟢 Marijuana Survey

Tell us what you think! December 16, 2020 John, 2021 promises to be yet another busy year for marijuana policy reform. We enter the new year with more momentum than ever before. With our Election Day victories and the approval of the MORE Act in the House of Representa…
  NORML News · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 10:38 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/10/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 49 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 49   •   December 10, 2020 House Passes Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Ca…
  NORML · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 6:04 PM

We won!

We made history! December 04, 2020 John, This is HUGE! Moments ago, members of the House of Representatives voted to approve the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884, which removes marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Ac…
  NORML News · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 10:30 PM

NORML News of the Week 12/3/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 48 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 48   •   December 03, 2020 MORE Act Clears Final Committee Ahead of Floor Vote …
  NORML Action · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Congressional marijuana vote TOMORROW

December 03, 2020 John, Tomorrow, members of the US House of Representatives are anticipated to take up the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act for a full floor vote. The vote will mark the first time in 50 years that a chamber of Congress h…
  NORML Policy Department · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 7:41 PM

A major milestone for marijuana policy reform

We just crossed another historic barrier to federal marijuana policy reform December 02, 2020 John, Members of the House Rules Committee have advanced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, HR 3884, which removes marijuana from the federal…
  NORML · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 7:55 PM

Giving Tuesday: Legalize It

Giving Tuesday is here! December 01, 2020 John, The holiday season is just around the corner, and we invite you—our all-star supporter— to kick it off with us on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back. On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, pe…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Federal Marijuana Vote THIS WEEK!

Help us make history. November 30, 2020 John, As you know, we’re expecting a vote this week on the MORE Act. This will mark the first congressional floor vote in US history to end federal marijuana prohibition. Will you call the Capitol Switchboard and tell your Repre…
  NORML.org · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 5:19 PM

FINALLY: The MORE Act will get a vote in Congress

Americans are ready to responsibly legalize and regulate marijuana and lawmakers are finally listening. November 27, 2020 John, Earlier today, House Leadership posted notice for Congressional consideration of the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MO…
  NORML · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Shop to legalize it!

Is legalization on your wish list? November 27, 2020 John, We know legal cannabis is at the top of everyone’s wish list, and you can shop to legalize it in the NORML Store this Black Friday… or any day! With tons of holiday gift ideas like cozy hoodies, butter soft t…
  NORML · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Thankful for legal marijuana and good people like you

Together, we'll keep winning November 26, 2020 John, Despite the challenges of 2020, the resounding victories we’ve achieved together reforming our nation’s marijuana laws are bright silver linings glimmering with hope. At NORML, as we gather around the table today, w…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 6:22 PM

It’s been a full year

A quick action for you November 20, 2020 John - I’ll keep this Friday email short and to the point: One year ago today, for the first time ever, the House Judiciary Committee passed the MORE Act -- which ends the federal prohibition of marijuana by removing it from the…
  NORML News · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 11/19/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 47 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 47   •   November 19, 2020 Nearly 20 Percent of Patients with Rheumatologic Dise…
  NORML News · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 10:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 11/12/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 46 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 46   •   November 12, 2020 House Leadership Pledges MORE Act Vote in December …
  Erik Altieri, NORML Executive Director · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 7:31 PM

We’re sending a letter to Biden and want you to sign it

As America prepares for a shift in leadership, the incoming Administration's pick for Attorney General will likely be one of the most consequential signals as to how the Biden-Harris Presidency will address marijuana policy reform. November 12, 2020 John, As America p…