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  NORML News · [email protected]
September 2, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 9/2/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 35 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 35   •   September 02, 2021 Review: Cannabinoids Are an "Adequate Potential Trea…
  NORML · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Federal marijuana policy reform and you

Today was the deadline to submit feedback to the Senate. Read what we sent and take action today. September 01, 2021 John, A month and a half ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden released their legislative discussion draft t…
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August 26, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/26/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 34 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 34   •   August 26, 2021 Study: Chronic Pain Patients Report Improved Quality of…
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August 19, 2021 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/19/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 33 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 33   •   August 19, 2021 Clinical Trial: Use of CBD Associated with Greater Emot…
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August 12, 2021 at 9:36 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/12/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 32 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 32   •   August 12, 2021 Study: Combined Administration of Oral THC and PEA Effe…
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August 5, 2021 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 8/5/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 31 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 31   •   August 05, 2021 Study: Medical Cannabis Treatment Associated with Susta…
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July 29, 2021 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/29/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 30 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 30   •   July 29, 2021 Proximity to Marijuana Retailers Doesn't Influence Young …
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 1:56 PM

RE: Another marijuana vote in Congress

A vote could be held as soon as this week, so we need you to contact your representative now! July 28, 2021 John- Yesterday, the House Rules Committee ruled our amendment in order - so it should be considered today. Between meetings on the Senate side discussing legis…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Another marijuana vote in Congress

A vote could be held as soon as this week, so we need you to contact your representative now! July 26, 2021 John, Tomorrow, the House Rules Committee will consider an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. Assuming it gets ruled in order…
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July 22, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/22/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 29 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 29   •   July 22, 2021 Analysis: Adult-Use Legalization Laws Not Linked to Incre…
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July 15, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/15/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 28 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 28   •   July 15, 2021 Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Comment on the new plan to end marijuana criminalization by Sens. Schumer/Booker/Wyden

Public comment will be solicited through September 1st and as we prepare our response, we need to hear from you! July 14, 2021 Friends, Today, we are saying, “The days of federal prohibition are numbered.” That’s because for the first time in American history, the Sena…
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July 8, 2021 at 9:31 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/8/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 27 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 27   •   July 08, 2021 Feds: Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Drama…
  NORML · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 4:43 PM

Let Cannabis Freedom Ring!

We have many new freedoms to celebrate, but much work left to be done. July 04, 2021 “May it be to the world, what I believe it will be … the signal of arousing men to burst the chains … and to assume the blessings and security of self-government. That form, which we h…
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July 1, 2021 at 9:30 PM

NORML News of the Week 7/1/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 26 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 26   •   July 01, 2021 Mexico: Court Moves to Abolish Laws Prohibiting Personal …
  NORML · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 6:09 PM

Rick Steves featured on CNN: Pot is now used by Mom and Dad.

Read and share our Board Chair’s newest op-ed in CNN entitled Rick Steves: “Pot is now used by Mom and Dad. And Grandma's rubbing it on her elbows.” July 01, 2021 John, Have you seen Rick Steves’ newest op-ed, online today on CNN.com, highlighting our successes? On th…
  NORML · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Marijuana prohibition is crumbling...

This week marks another critical mile-marker on the road to ending marijuana prohibition in the United States. June 28, 2021 John, This week marks another critical mile-marker on the road to ending marijuana prohibition in the United States. By the end of this week, Co…
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June 24, 2021 at 9:32 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/24/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 25 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 25   •   June 24, 2021 Multiple Adult-Use Legalization Laws to Take Effect Next …
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June 17, 2021 at 9:02 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/17/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 24 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 24   •   June 17, 2021 Connecticut Set to Legalize Marijuana Use, Retail Sales f…
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June 10, 2021 at 9:38 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/10/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 23 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 23   •   June 10, 2021 Analysis: THC Per Se Thresholds Are Unreliable Indicators…
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June 3, 2021 at 9:33 PM

NORML News of the Week 6/3/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 22 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 22   •   June 03, 2021 House Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation Repealing Federal…
  NORML.org · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 5:36 PM

We still need you to demand marijuana action

In just a matter of days thousands of NORML members answered the call for reform. June 01, 2021 John, In just the past few days, and over a holiday weekend no less, thousands of NORML members answered the call and contacted their Representatives in support of the only…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Historic bill to end marijuana prohibition reintroduced

May 28, 2021 John, I’ll keep this Friday email short and to the point: Less than 6 months ago, for the first time ever, the House of Representatives advanced legislation: HR 3884, known as The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, to repeal t…
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May 27, 2021 at 9:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/27/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 21 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 21   •   May 27, 2021 Initiation of Medical Cannabis Precedes Self-Reported Redu…
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May 20, 2021 at 9:34 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/20/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 20 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 20   •   May 20, 2021 Alabama: Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Access Measure i…
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May 13, 2021 at 9:35 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/13/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 19 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 19   •   May 13, 2021 Study: Medical Cannabis Authorizations Correlated with Red…
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May 6, 2021 at 9:38 PM

NORML News of the Week 5/6/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 18 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 18   •   May 06, 2021 Analysis: Marijuana Use Data Fails to Support "Gateway Hyp…
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April 29, 2021 at 9:41 PM

NORML News of the Week 4/29/2021

THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM - Volume 24, Issue 17 View on web   THE TOP NEWS IN MARIJUANA LAW REFORM Volume 24   •   Issue 17   •   April 29, 2021 Study: Use of CBD-Dominant Cannabis Associated with Redu…
  Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:10 PM

Send a message about marijuana before the President speaks tonight

We cannot allow for marijuana policy reform to fall by the wayside of “political discourse” April 28, 2021 John, Last week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki reiterated the President’s position that cannabis should be rescheduled under federal law to Schedule II ra…
  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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…