“Ya gotta hand it to ‘em,” Johnny said. “This legalization they cooked up is giving me, like, two thirds of the state!” Johnny is the pseudonym of a prolific eastern Oregon weed dealer, or, as I like to call it, “West Idaho”. I coined the term to describe the pot-hating, […]

A Canadian marijuana legalization poll taken this week by Forum Research found that 59 percent support the new Liberal government’s stance on legalizing, taxing, and regulating cannabis for adult use, closely mirroring a recent Gallup poll showing 58 percent support for legalization in the United States. However, there are some strong differences […]

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission spent 2015 listening to Oregonians across the state; dealing with bills passed by the Oregon Legislature; and convening rules advisory committees to develop the rules and regulations that will govern the Oregon recreational marijuana system for the immediate future. The OLCC will eventually hold more […]

President Obama, while not perfect, has ended up being a relatively decent president on marijuana law and greater Drug War reforms. Allowing states to move forward with both medical and recreational marijuana laws without federal interference has been tremendous for the movement and the president should be commended for the […]

The devastating defeat of Ohio Issue 3 has been interpreted by some observers as a victory against the corporatization of marijuana. Bill Maher opined on his HBO show that marijuana was “The one seed Monsanto hasn’t [messed] with” and “Can’t the hippies control it a while before RJ Reynolds takes over?” […]

On one hand, Hillary Clinton should be commended for moving in the right direction on marijuana policy. It is a testament to the momentum of the cannabis law reform movement that the Democratic frontrunner, not exactly known to be a progressive trailblazer on most social issues, espouses solid political rhetoric […]

Ohio Governor John Kasich was recently grilled by Stephen Colbert on his hypocrisy regarding marijuana as Kashich joined both prohibitionists and many cannabis law reformers in opposing the controversial Issue 3 legalization measure. While Kasich remains a longshot to win the Republican nomination, he will very likely be on the […]

SAM Oregon is an affiliate of the national SAM organization, led by prohibitionist Kevin Sabet. I find it hilarious that SAM Oregon uses Ben Carson to support marijuana prohibition. SAM Oregon posted a quote from Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson where he states his opposition to marijuana legalization.  Yes, the […]

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Business Conference (OMBC) will provide those interested in the Oregon cannabis industry the foundation to succeed in the burgeoning market. Whether you want to be a wholesaler, retailer, processor, grower or in an ancillary business in Oregon, the OMBC is the conference for you. We here […]

An anticipated ruling by the Mexican Supreme Court lays the foundation for the country to implement cannabis legalization. The 4-1 court decision didn’t end cannabis prohibition immediately, but it opens the door for future lawsuits and action to eventually legalize marijuana. Many advocates in the United States have wondered whether […]

Bernie Sanders continued his support for sensible Drug War reforms by introducing a bill that would effectively end federal marijuana prohibition, treating cannabis similar to alcohol. Throughout the Democratic primary, Sanders has continued to unveil a progressive cannabis policy platform. The Vermont Senator has stated that the Drug War is […]

Even though a majority of Americans now support the legalization of marijuana, there are still many negative misconceptions out there that hold us back from full cannabis acceptance. The momentum is shifting, but old-fashioned ideas linger in many areas of the country, and within different segments of the population. Being […]

“I’m Facebooking the families,” said the young lady sitting to my right at the Election Party where I was live streaming the disastrous results. “Oh my god.” She looks up at me. “I’m going to have to say goodbye to some of these families. They’re moving to Michigan. Or Colorado.” […]

Tonight, Ohio votes to become the fifth US state to legalize adult personal use of marijuana and I, “Radical” Russ Belville, will be in Columbus, Ohio, bringing you the live vote results for MarijuanaPolitics.com and CannabisRadio.com. Coverage begins at 6pm Eastern with The Russ Belville Show, followed by Toker Talk […]

The California and national cannabis community has been waiting on the legalization initiative that would finally legalize marijuana in the Golden State, and that initiative has likely been filed today. A broad-based coalition has united behind a comprehensive legalization proposal spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Sean Parker, who made his fortune […]