Dave Schmader
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Seattle, WA, United States
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Sen. Chuck Schumer Wants to Decriminalize Cannabis. Here’s Why.
Last week, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sat down with VICE News to discuss his plan to introduce legislation that would “decriminalize marijuana from one end of the country to the other.” Here are five takeaways. → Read More
Bernie Sanders Co-Sponsors the Marijuana Justice Act
The Marijuana Justice Act would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, incentivize states to mitigate existing and ongoing racial disparities in state-level cannabis arrests, and expunge federal convictions specific to cannabis possession. → Read More
Leafly's Guide to Coachella: The Cannabis!
If you want to experience the hot new California treat of legal, adult-use recreational cannabis, get off the restricted grounds of Coachella Fest and out into the general Coachella Valley, where numerous legal cannabis adventures await you. → Read More
Leafly's Highly Opinionated Guide to Coachella: The Festival!
Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your time at Coachella Fest and in the surrounding Coachella Valley-home to Palm Springs, funky art attractions, and, yes, numerous retail cannabis stores. → Read More
Philly Cannabis Activist N.A. Poe Gets Probation After Felony Bust
Judge Scott DiClaudio has ordered Poe (whose legal name is Richard Tamaccio Jr.) to serve four years’ probation, perform 100 hours of community service, and pay a $2,500 fine. → Read More
'I Was Wrong and Not Informed': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From self-reflective rock gods to hemp-friendly senate majority leaders, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
'The Case for Medical Cannabis Is Overwhelming': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From enlightened zillionaires to accidentally high executives, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
Oscar Winners Light Up, Speak Out: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From out-and-proud Oscar winners to progressive southern Democrats, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
'[Trump] Often Jokes About Killing Drug Dealers': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From promising HIV proclamations to the mouth-droppings of Louis Farrakhan, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
'Dear God...So Crazy...COUGHCOUGH': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From Seth Rogen's gravity-bong-inspired proclamations to US senators slamming the pharmaceutical industry for opposing legalization, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotes. → Read More
Dear Abby Tells It Like It Is: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From lawyers in landmark cases to sanctuary-friendly mayors to Dear Abby and Chelsea Handler, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
Rick Steves Tells Us What He’s About to Tell Congress
In advance of briefing Congress on US marijuana policy, Rick Steves—travel writer, PBS host, and passionate cannabis advocate—shares his views on the problems of prohibition. → Read More
'Trading a Constitutional Right for Pain Relief': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From entrepreneurial Girl Scouts to enlightened gun lovers, here are the week's notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
'Democracy Dies in Dankness': The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From Trumpy typos to expunged convictions, here are the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
‘You Can’t Roll a Joint on the Cover of a Digital Download’: Cannabis Quotes of the Week
From philanthropic entrepreneurs to neo-soul royalty, here's a roundup of the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
‘You Can’t Roll a Joint on the Cover of a Digital Download’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From philanthropic entrepreneurs to neo-soul royalty, here's a roundup of the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
Ontario: Want Licensed Cannabis Lounges? Weigh in Now!
The existing draft of Ontario’s Cannabis Plan sees cannabis consumption forbidden in all public places—essentially restricting legal use to private residences—but the new proposals could open things up considerably. → Read More
‘Beyonce Takes THC’: The Week in Cannabis Quotes
From Toronto snow graffiti to politicians' proclamations, here's a roundup of the week's most notable cannabis quotables. → Read More
Politicians Outraged: Sessions Move 'Trampled the Will of the Voters'
"With no prior notice to Congress, the Justice Department has trampled on the will of the voters in CO and other states."—Cory Gardner, US Senator from Colorado → Read More
The 5 Most Surprising Cannabis Stories of 2017
From mandatory cannabis lockboxes to suddenly pro-cannabis senators, these are the stories that triggered our "surprise" emojis in 2017. → Read More