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Despite some setbacks, marijuana reform continues its progress across the US in 2019.

Marijuana Still Has Momentum in 2019 [FEATURE]

Despite only one state legalizing marijuana so far this year, for the Marijuana Policy Project, the glass is half full. We think so too.

It was an historic vote in the House. (Wikimedia)

House Votes to Protect Legal Marijuana States from Federal Interference [FEATURE]

For the first time ever, the House has voted to protect all legal state marijuana laws, not just medical marijuana.

Most addicts didn't go from the doctor's office to the needle and spoon, a new study reports. (Wikimedia)

Most Heroin Addicts Didn't Start By Being Prescribed Pain Pills, Despite Drug Czar's Claims [FEATURE]

The drug czar's office is making misleading claims about the origin of heroin addiction, and that has consequences.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker<br>(photo courtesy Chi Hack Night via Wikimedia)

Illinois Poised to Legalize Marijuana [FEATURE]

Illinois will be the 11th state to legalize marijuana.

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Why Are Prosecutors Trying to Send a First Step Act Ex-Prisoner Back to Prison? [FEATURE]

It just doesn't make sense.

There are more than a million drug arrests in the US each year. Some places are more into it than others, though. (Cr. Commons)

The Five States with the Most Drug Arrests Per Capita (and the Five with the Fewest) [FEATURE]

Planning a summer vacation? Here's something to ponder.

Philadelphia's progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner (KrasnerforDA.com)

Philadelphia's Maverick Prosecutor Takes Aim at the War on Drugs [FEATURE]

Larry Krasner is shaking things up in the City of Brotherly Love.

Denver

In Historic Come-from-Behind Victory, Denver Magic Mushroom Decriminalization Initiative Passes [FEATURE]

Even initiative proponents had all but conceded defeat when hours after the polls closed, the initiative decriminalizing magic mushrooms went over the top. Just barely.

More than 200,000 people work in the marijuana industry now. (Sandra Yruel/DPA)

Legal Marijuana Is a Job Creation Machine [FEATURE]

The jobs in the marijuana industry aren't going to stop coming anytime soon.

sun-grown cannabis mixed with other crops on a northern California farm (Brother David's)

Marijuana With a Mission: Brother David's Quest to Turn the Cannabis Industry Truly Green and Good [FEATURE]

Applying cutting-edge regenerative agriculture practices to the emerging legal marijuana industry may be just what the planet needs.

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