Why Democrats Are Good for Marijuana Law Reform
When has a Republican President and White House been good for marijuana-law reform? Never.
Steve Bloom
Illinois Decriminalizes Marijuana
Given a second chance to approve the state legislatures' decrim bill, this time Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner agreed to more restrictive language and signed the bill on July 29, making Illinois the 21st state to decriminalize marijuana..
Medical Marijuana Advocate Eugene Monroe Quits NFL
Six weeks following his release by the Ravens, veteran offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has decided to retire from the NFL after just seven years in the league. Monroe has taken a stance in favor of medical marijuana in the last year.
Willie's Reserve Rolling Into Colorado and Washington
Willie Nelson's long-awaited branded marijuana products, under the name Willie's Reserve, will debut this month and in August in Colorado and Washington legal-weed stores. To hype the roll-out, he's performing concerts in each state.
Drug Suspensions Galore: NFL and NBA Sock It to Numerous Players
Eleven NFL players are either currently suspended or will be suspended for the start of the 2016 season. In the NBA, guard O.J. Mayo (two years) and forward Mitch McGary (five games) have been banned. All ran afoul of the leagues' drug-use policies.
Stephen Marley Brings the Love to Brooklyn Bowl
Let me hear you say "Love!" Stephen Marley repeated at Brooklyn Bowl on July 2. The crowd responded enthusiastically each time. Marley and his band performed three hours of roots and dancehall reggae.
Ohio Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Another state has jumped on the medical marijuana bandwagon. With his signature on June 8, Gov. John Kasich made Ohio the 26th state to enact a relatively broad MMJ bill.
Roger Clinton and Me: A High Times Story
Back in 1993, I had a brief encounter with Bill Clinton's brother Roger that involved a bag of weed and a quick getaway.