Willie Nelson Wins His 10th Grammy at 2020 Award Show
Willie Nelson keeps racking up Grammy Award awards. He won his 10th at the 2020 show and now has 52 total nominations since 1974.
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Koffee: The First Woman to Win the Reggae Grammy Award
Newcomer Koffee upset Steel Pulse, Third World, Sly & Robbie vs. Roots Radics and Julian Marley to become the first women to ever receive the Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the 2020 award show.
Lev Parnas Encouraged Trump to Legalize Marijuana
In a 2018 recording released by his attorney Joseph Bondy, Lev Parnas talked to President Trump about legalizing marijuana. During the conversation Trump said about pot, "It does cause an IQ problem."
Neil Young Finally Becomes U.S. Citizen, Despite His Marijuana Use
Neil Young's American citizenship was held up by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service because of "certain marijuana related activities" until the Canadian-born rocker finally gained approval.
Good Riddance to Opioids Pusher Insys Therapeutics
The complete and total dissolution of Insys Therapeutics should give the pharmaceuticals industry pause.
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Northeast Cannabis Business Conference
The Northeast Cannabis Business Conference has a special supporter: Senator Elizabeth Warren. NCIA acknowledges this in an email with a letter attached from the Democratic presidential candidate that welcomes attendees to the Feb. 19-20 event in Boston.
Mixed Messages About Cannabis and Heart Disease
A new review of studies concludes that marijuana use can lead to heart attacks, while another study says it can help you survive one. Dr. Mary Clifton weighs in.
Amy Klobuchar: Stuck in the Middle of the Road
Despite her recent endorsement by the New York Times for the Democratic presidential nomination, Senator Amy Klobuchar remains far behind in the polls. This article assesses her stances on criminal justice and drug policy reforms as a prosecutor and Congresswoman.