A SCOTUS Petition Argues That Pot Growers, Like Pot Smokers, Cannot Be Categorically Disarmed The case involves a federal law that criminalizes gun possession by people convicted of nonviolent felonies. Reason · Oct 5
2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more While many people are paying attention to how the 2026 midterm elections might change the balance of power in Washington, D.C., it is also a potentially pivotal election here in Pennsylvania. The Conversation · Oct 5
America's $28B hemp THC industry is under threat from a looming ban Sen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in the hemp law he championed The Independent UK · Oct 3
Locked up 25 years on a lie: Virginia death row inmate freed as star witness admits frame job A Virginia man’s murder conviction has been vacated, freeing him after 25 years in prison, including over a decade on death row The Independent UK · Sep 30
The Way the FDA and DEA Ban Drugs Is Unaccountable and Arbitrary A new report from the Government Accountability Office reveals that federal drug regulators do not have any clear policies or procedures for making scheduling decisions. Reason · Sep 29
Recorded Substance Use Among Younger Cincinnati-Area Stroke Patients Rose to 40.2%, Mostly Marijuana, but Cause Remains Unproven Recorded substance use in young stroke patients rose to 40.2%, mostly marijuana. What the evidence on cannabis and stroke can and cannot prove. Medical Daily · Sep 29
Colorado Warns Craft Marijuana Vapes Sold at 405 Stores Were Made with an Ingredient Containing Methylene Chloride Colorado says Craft marijuana vapes sold at 405 stores contained a methylene chloride ingredient. Check batch numbers and learn about the health concerns. Medical Daily · Sep 26
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested for fifth time after Walmart car park incident James Farthing, a Kentucky man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025, has been arrested for the fifth time since claiming the prize. The latest arrest took place on September 20, 2026, after deputies reportedly found him asleep inside a running Ford Mustang in a Walmart car… The Times of India · Sep 22
Strip Searches Generally Aren't Allowed as Searches Incident to Arrest, Third Circuit Holds, thus deepening a circuit split. (Note that strip searches are generally allowed when and if the arrestee is placed in the general population of the jail.) Reason · Sep 17
Siskiyou Sheriff Warns of Alleged Chinese-Linked Cannabis Network Amid Violence, Water Theft and $2bn Trade Claims Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue says illegal cannabis cultivation in Shasta Vista is linked to violence, water theft, toxic pesticides and difficult-to-trace ownership structures. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Marijuana Contracts Are Not Enforceable in Federal Court Just because marijuana is legal under state law does not mean marijuana is legal -- a useful reminder. Reason · Sep 11
US Issues Marijuana Travel Warning: What Cannabis Users Need To Know Before Flying The US government warns Americans not to travel internationally with cannabis products, as legality at home doesn't ensure legality abroad, risking arrest or penalties in stricter countries. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference Victorian One Nation leader says his actions ‘hurt people I loved, and I will live with that forever’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 8
Aryna Sabalenka halts US Open match over ‘strong’ smell of marijuana The two-time defending champion called a halt at Flushing Meadows but was able to win despite the disruption The Independent UK · Sep 4
The Conversation · Sep 1 How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems On a Thursday evening in Fort Collins, Colorado, community members gathered around tables to discuss whether the city should allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility Authorities have charged an Oklahoma man with murder after a deadly explosion at a marijuana extraction facility he owns
Reason · Aug 31 The 8th Circuit Lets the Government Retroactively Repair Unconstitutional Gun Cases Against Pot Smokers A SCOTUS petition argues that the practice, which allows a judicial finding of dangerousness based on a preponderance of the evidence, violates the Fifth Amendment.
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Tennis players complain as smell of cannabis distracts at US Open British number one Katie Boulter worried the smell could be a ‘distraction’ but compatriot Fran Jones laughed off the issue
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Keep off the grass: British tennis players complain of marijuana smell at US Open Britain’s US Open hopefuls have noticed the smell of marijuana wafting over the courts at Flushing Meadows from a nearby public park
Reason · Aug 28 No, Marijuana Legalization Didn't Fill Emergency Rooms With Stoned Drivers We dissected some of the deeply flawed studies favored by drug warriors.
We Got This Covered · Aug 27 ‘Why would they say 25 mins?’: Traffic stop sparks debate after passengers tell police they recently smoked marijuana They immediately confessed.
Reason · Aug 27 Strong Weed Is No Reason for Prohibition New research on cannabis use could reshape the debate around marijuana legalization and revive old arguments for restricting legal markets.
International Business Times UK · Aug 23 BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in Texas While Already on Bail From 'A Year Ago' Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has been arrested again in Texas on gun, drug and drink-driving charges while still on bail over a similar case from last year.
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Matthew McConaughey Reportedly Quit Weed After Listening to a Janet Jackson Song 24 Times in a Row Discover why Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey permanently quit smoking weed after being completely mesmerised by a classic Janet Jackson song outside his own birthday party.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started weed cultivation for medicinal purposes during British rule Kunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to his family's historical involvement in marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes. During the British colonial era, they supplied this crop to the government until the practice ceased around the time of the Quit…