Enforcement DEA given police-like power to uphold federal law during protests 'Para-military' force might lack de-escalation tactics when dealing with peaceful protestors, says lawyer Michelle GamageJune 5, 2020
Analysis US House resolution points to war on drugs as contributing to police brutality Best way to reduce police violence is to scale back funding and amount of responsibility police have, says criminology prof Michelle GamageJune 2, 2020
Health and Safety Multiple barriers exist for people trying to access weed as a harm-reduction tool: study Cannabis is legal in Canada, but four main barriers block marginalized people from accessing the regulated market Michelle GamageMay 27, 2020
News San Francisco dispensary CEO alleges foul play in High Times pot shop deal Alexis Bronson also alleges Harvest Health is committing stock fraud by illegally selling his upscale weed store to High Times Jared GnamMay 26, 2020
Canada What if the CannTrust scandal never happened? Recent rule changes from Health Canada provide room to reflect on the biggest single blow to the industry's reputation Nick LabaMay 23, 2020
Analysis Psychedelics are experiencing a renaissance, but don’t expect them to be legalized anytime soon Research, therapeutic and medical drug development and investment can all flourish under pre-existing legal pathways, experts say Michelle GamageMay 14, 2020
Canada Lack of clarity on promotional rules perpetuates haze of regulatory guesswork Without clear guidance from regulators, brands like the Trailer Park Buds coming to market leads to open speculation and little else Nick LabaMay 1, 2020
Canada First official call to decriminalize psychedelics in Canada to be heard later this year Sponsor MP Paul Manly says he will be presenting the petitioners' requests to the House once the signature period ends in August Nick LabaApril 30, 2020
Canada Amnesty group names Abi Roach a ‘cannabis hero’ Cannabis Amnesty honours HotBox Cafe founder's two decades of advocacy in Toronto Michelle GamageApril 24, 2020
COVID-19 Colorado cannabis retailer not holding breath for federal relief funds US House lawmakers introduced a cannabis bailout bill Thursday, but Denver-based Lightshade says they don't expect federal dollars to follow Jared GnamApril 24, 2020