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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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November 5, 2020 at 10:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 11/5/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 45 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 45   •   November 05, 2020 Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective …

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November 4, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Clear Winner Of Election: Marijuana

November 04, 2020 There were several big winners on Election Day, but few were bigger than marijuana law reform! The results once again affirm that marijuana legalization is a uniquely popular issue with voters of all political persuasions. The results also continue a …

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November 3, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Roll up to vote with confidence

Early polling projects that marijuana will be one of the big election winners November 03, 2020 John, Today is Election Day and early polling projects that one of the big winners will be marijuana legalization. Voters in five states will decide on marijuana-related in…

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October 29, 2020 at 10:04 PM

NORML News of the Week 10/29/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 44 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 44   •   October 29, 2020 Study: Medical Cannabis Use Associated with Long-Term …

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October 22, 2020 at 10:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 10/22/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 43 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 43   •   October 22, 2020 Study: Subjects Report Reduced Symptoms of Obsessive-C…

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October 20, 2020 at 3:34 PM

A note about marijuana policy reform

Your member of Congress is on the right side of history - let them know it. October 20, 2020 John, On September 17th, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer publicly committed to holding a full vote on the House floor for the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expunge…

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October 15, 2020 at 9:51 PM

NORML News of the Week 10/15/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 42 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 42   •   October 15, 2020 SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appellate Challenge to Federal…

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October 13, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Plan to vote for marijuana law reform

Election day is coming up, do you have a voting plan? October 13, 2020 John, Election Day is only three weeks from today. Make sure that you have a plan to make your voice heard! Ask yourself HOW do you plan to vote: By mail, in person early, on Election Day? As…

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October 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Upcoming deadline for voter registration

October 10, 2020 John, Election day is right around the corner and as you well know, there’s a lot at stake. We want to make sure you have the resources to ensure that you have a say in shaping the future of this nation and ensure you know where candidates for office s…

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October 8, 2020 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 10/8/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 41 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 41   •   October 08, 2020 Vermont Becomes Eleventh State to Legalize Adult-Use M…

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October 1, 2020 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 10/1/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 40 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 40   •   October 01, 2020 FBI: Marijuana Arrests Decline Year-Over-Year, But Sti…

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September 24, 2020 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 9/24/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 39 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 39   •   September 24, 2020 MORE Vote Postponed, But Support Remains High Among …

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September 22, 2020 at 5:06 PM

NORML prepares voters for 2020 election!

It's National Voter Registration Day! September 22, 2020 John, NORML is excited to once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our democracy by registering voters on September 22, 2020, National Voter Registration Day. As a nonpartisan holiday celebrated by …

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September 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

But the struggle will continue. September 17, 2020 Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we send this email. Despite an unprecedented level of support, it appears the prohibitionists and concern-mongers have carried the day and the House vote on the Marijuana Opportuni…

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September 17, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Federal Marijuana Vote In Jeopardy

We need to hit those phones September 17, 2020 John, We are on the cusp of making history. But now we face some unexpected developments, as ongoing legislative disputes over COVID-19 and our current climate crisis are threatening to stop the MORE Act from coming to the…

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September 15, 2020 at 6:39 PM

We need you to take one MORE action to help win the federal marijuana vote.

Help make history today. September 15, 2020 John, Our records show that you haven’t reached out to your representative in support of the MORE Act yet. Can you spare a minute to make history? As you know, we’re expecting a vote next week in the US House of Representati…

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September 10, 2020 at 9:46 PM

NORML News of the Week 9/10/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 37 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 37   •   September 10, 2020 Study: THC Persists in Blood for Extended Periods of…

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September 3, 2020 at 9:46 PM

NORML News of the Week 9/3/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 36 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 36   •   September 03, 2020 Study: Legalization Not Associated with Increases in…

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August 28, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Possible federal marijuana vote next month

House lawmakers today began preparing for a September floor vote on legislation on the MORE Act August 28, 2020 John, House lawmakers today began preparing for a September floor vote on legislation – The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act a/k/a T…

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August 20, 2020 at 10:03 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/20/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 34 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 34   •   August 20, 2020 Study: Medical Cannabis Use Associated with Fewer Hospi…

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August 13, 2020 at 9:45 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/13/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 33 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 33   •   August 13, 2020 Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced In-Hospital…

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August 10, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Join us for the National Drug Policy Reform Seminar 2020

FREE virtual admission with RSVP August 10, 2020 NORML has joined forces with some of America’s leading drug policy advocacy groups to host the 2020 National Drug Policy Reform Seminar on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 12-4 pm ET. RSVP Here Timed to take place in th…

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August 6, 2020 at 9:47 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/6/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 32 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 32   •   August 06, 2020 Study: Cannabis Use Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effe…

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August 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Vote for marijuana in 2020

NORML makes it easy to check the status of your voter registration, get registered, and help your friends do the same. August 03, 2020 John, NORML is very proud to announce a new partnership with our friends at HeadCount’s Cannabis Voter Project to register voters who …

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July 31, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Congress votes to protect legal marijuana

NORML members demanded reform and Congress listened July 31, 2020 John, We did it! (Again!) Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives approved legislative language restricting the Department of Justice from interfering with the tens of millio…

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July 30, 2020 at 9:36 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/30/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 31 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 31   •   July 30, 2020 Study: Migraine Patients Report Symptom Relief Following …

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July 27, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Sign: Petition to end marijuana prohibition

Join the thousands who have already signed the petition July 27, 2020 Checking in - We wanted to send a quick reminder to encourage you to sign NORML’s petition to Donald Trump and Joe Biden calling on them to pledge to end marijuana prohibition. Well over ten thousan…

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July 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/23/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 30 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 30   •   July 23, 2020 Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Not Associated with Incre…

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  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM

ALERT: A congressional vote on marijuana policy is near

I’ve sent a message to your congressional office but I need you to do so too July 21, 2020 John, I’ll get right to the point: I reached out to your congressional office earlier this week but I haven’t yet received a response. That is why I need you to also contact your…

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July 16, 2020 at 10:02 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/16/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 29 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 29   •   July 16, 2020 FDA Reports on Purity of Commercially Available CBD Produ…

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July 16, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Petition to Trump and Biden: Commit To Ending Marijuana Prohibition

Sign the petition to tell Joe Biden and Donald Trump to include ending the failed policy of federal marijuana prohibition to their platform. July 16, 2020 John, We don't need to tell you that marijuana legalization is a winning political issue. That’s because you alre…

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July 9, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/9/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 28 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 28   •   July 09, 2020 Study: History of Cannabis Use Associated with Lower BMI,…

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July 2, 2020 at 10:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/2/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 27 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 27   •   July 02, 2020 Study: Urine Tests Effectively Adulterated by Household C…

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June 26, 2020 at 2:03 PM

America’s most beloved marijuana smoker

Willie Nelson’s role in legalizing cannabis June 26, 2020 For some 50 years, Willie Nelson has been associated with country music and cannabis. But in addition to being America’s most beloved marijuana smoker, he’s also been a longtime friend of NORML and a personal fr…

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June 25, 2020 at 11:16 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/25/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 26 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 26   •   June 25, 2020 Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolo…

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June 23, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Earn your Cannabis Advocacy Certificate

NORML and Green Flower launch online training program June 23, 2020 NORML PARTNERS WITH GREEN FLOWER MEDIA TO LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CANNABIS ADVOCATES Green Flower Media, the leader in cannabis education and traini…

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June 18, 2020 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/18/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 25   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 25   •   June 18, 2020 Study: Prolonged Cannabis Treatment Ass…

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  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Marijuana should have never been criminalized in the first place

June 17, 2020 John, Today, members of the House Judiciary Committee are marking up the Justice in Policing Act, which seeks to amend federal guidance over certain law enforcement activities. Many of the bill’s components are steps in a positive direction, such as bann…

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June 11, 2020 at 10:01 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/11/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 24   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 24   •   June 11, 2020 Study: No Association Between Recent Ca…

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June 4, 2020 at 9:30 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/4/2020

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 23, Issue 23   View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 23   •   Issue 23   •   June 04, 2020 Cannabis Consumers at No Greater Risk o…

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