Written by Rita Thompson Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-VT, has always advocated for cannabis—this time, placing legality at the forefront of his campaign. At a Texas rally on Friday, Feb. 14, Sanders promised to federally legalize cannabis within his first 100 days in office. He also unveiled a plan to expunge criminal records of those … [Read more...] about Prepare to Feel The Bern: Sanders Promises to Legalize Cannabis Through Executive Order
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The Digital Dime: 11/22/2019
Visually impaired? Don't have time to read? EmeraldAudio can help! Click the track above to listen to the story. Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. By Samantha … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 11/22/2019
Opinion: Some Leftist Media Doesn’t Cover Cannabis Justly
As another year of federal prohibition passes us by, while over one-third of states still restrict cannabis, it's quite suspect that the most coverage the plant is getting right now is via the vape crisis, versus its rich history and vast potential. Instead of covering the millions of lives changed by prohibition, mainstream websites cover white cannabis entrepreneurs and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Some Leftist Media Doesn’t Cover Cannabis Justly
The Digital Dime-10/03/2019
By Samantha Wahl Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. Presenting: The Digital Dime. Hope for New York State Cannabis Laws New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one participant in a meeting of political officials … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime-10/03/2019
Candidates and Cannabis: Warren Versus Booker
By Samantha Wahl As the primaries approach and the once 20-person pool of Democrats narrows, we weigh the importance of pressing political issues to each of the 2020 nominees. Where do these candidates stand on cannabis laws? Where have they stood in the past? The Emerald is staying up to date on the contenders’ cannabis policy histories, and we’ve mapped out some of the … [Read more...] about Candidates and Cannabis: Warren Versus Booker
