NORML · Nov 4, 2026 · 5:04 AM UTC

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🎉 MAJOR MARIJUANA VICTORY: Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly rejected Question 8, the prohibitionist-funded ballot measure seeking to repeal the state's voter-approved legalization law. "There's no 'buyer's remorse' among voters when it comes to legalizing and regulating marijuana," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "In fact, more Massachusetts voters support legalization today than did a decade ago, and these election results prove it." 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly reject Question 8, the marijuana legalization repeal ballot measure." Background image shows a close-up of overlapping cannabis leaves.

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NORML · Nov 4, 2026 · 5:34 AM UTC

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🎉 MAJOR MARIJUANA VICTORY: Idaho voters soundly rejected HJR 4, state lawmakers' attempt to have their constituents forfeit their right to decide on marijuana legalization. "HJR 4 wasn't anti-marijuana; it was anti-democracy," NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. "Idaho lawmakers know that they can no longer make a rational case for the state's prohibitive and punitive marijuana policies – policies that are out of step not only with most other states, but also with most Idahoans. "Rather than evolve their views to align with those of their constituents, Idaho lawmakers cynically asked Idahoans to relinquish one of the most fundamental powers they have in a free society: their power to vote. Fortunately, voters rejected this authoritarian proposal." 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Idaho voters reject HJR 4, an effort by lawmakers to ban future voter-initiated marijuana legalization campaigns." Background image shows a close-up of cannabis leaves against a dark background.

ALT Headline reads, "Idaho voters reject HJR 4, an effort by lawmakers to ban future voter-initiated marijuana legalization campaigns." Background image shows a close-up of cannabis leaves against a dark background.

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NORML · Nov 3, 2026 · 4:14 PM UTC

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📚 Researchers at the @RANDCorporation reviewed findings from a decade's worth of studies assessing the effects of legalization on criminal activity. Investigators determined that legalization led to significant reductions in marijuana-related arrests and reduced criminal activities associated with illegal markets, concluding, "On net, legalization produces reductions in crime." 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "New RAND study says marijuana legalization results in less overall crime." Background image shows cannabis flower spilling from a glass jar alongside several containers of legal cannabis flower.

ALT Headline reads, "New RAND study says marijuana legalization results in less overall crime." Background image shows cannabis flower spilling from a glass jar alongside several containers of legal cannabis flower.

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NORML · Nov 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM UTC

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🌿 Patients in the clinical trial who were administered the high-dose cannabis formulation required far less morphine over the ensuing 24-hour period. Researchers concluded, "These findings support the potential of cannabinoids as opioid-sparing agents in acute pain management." 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Single cannabis extract dose significantly reduces the need for opioids in an acute pain clinical trial." Background image shows a glass ampoule resting on cannabis leaves.

ALT Headline reads, "Single cannabis extract dose significantly reduces the need for opioids in an acute pain clinical trial." Background image shows a glass ampoule resting on cannabis leaves.

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Carver Johns · Nov 1, 2026 · 8:12 AM UTC

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One In Four Marijuana Consumers Are More Likely To Purchase A Gun Following Supreme Court’s Second Amendment Ruling. In June, the court unanimously ruled that the government’s efforts to criminalize possession of firearms for cannabis consumers through a statute known as 922(g)(3) is an unconstitutional violation of the Second Amendment. marijuanamoment.net/one-in-f…

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NORML · Oct 30, 2026 · 5:40 PM UTC

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🎃 Annual reminder that no one want to give your kids free weed on Halloween. norml.org/blog/2025/10/27/no…

No One Is Giving Your Kids Free Edibles on Halloween

Seriously, no one is doing this.

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NORML · Oct 30, 2026 · 10:57 PM UTC

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🎃 The obligatory annual reminder that no one is handing out free edibles to trick-or-treaters.⁠ Seriously, candy is expensive enough!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Link to NORML's complete debunking of this marijuana myth in the first comment.

Headline reads, "No one wants to give your kids free weed on Halloween." Background image shows a person dressed as a sheet ghost holding a jack-o'-lantern and a skull-shaped trick-or-treat bucket, with Halloween decorations and a child in the background.

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NORML · Oct 30, 2026 · 2:51 PM UTC

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🌿 "Missouri's regulated cannabis market is effectively meeting demand and has successfully transitioned into a mature, competitive marketplace," the state's report concludes. What do you think? 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Missouri says over 90% of its cannabis sales take place in the legal market." Background image shows rows of potted cannabis plants growing inside a large greenhouse.

ALT Headline reads, "Missouri says over 90% of its cannabis sales take place in the legal market." Background image shows rows of potted cannabis plants growing inside a large greenhouse.

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NORML · Oct 30, 2026 · 3:03 PM UTC

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🚨Election Day is just days away and the stakes for marijuana freedom couldn’t be higher. Prohibitionists are spending millions to repeal legalization, strip voters of their rights, and stand in the way of meaningful progress. norml.org/blog/2026/10/29/ma…

Marijuana Midterms Alert: Double Your Impact Before Election Day

The stakes for marijuana freedom couldn't be higher

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NORML · Oct 29, 2026 · 4:14 PM UTC

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🌿 The trial involves patients with lower back pain who have been unresponsive to opioid-based treatments and will eventually involve patients enrolled in pain centers in multiple states. Would you participate? 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Clinical trial underway in the US for a cannabis-based pain medication." Background image shows a glass dropper bottle surrounded by cannabis leaves.

ALT Headline reads, "Clinical trial underway in the US for a cannabis-based pain medication." Background image shows a glass dropper bottle surrounded by cannabis leaves.

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Hirsh Jain · Oct 29, 2026 · 12:36 PM UTC

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In both Iowa & Wisconsin, the Democratic & Republican candidates for Governor are now on record supporting medical cannabis legalization. IA & WI are the leading contenders to become the 42nd & 43rd states to legalize medical cannabis next year.

Iowa's News Now@iowasnewsnowOct 29

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn said Wednesday he supports expanding access to medical marijuana in Iowa but opposes legalizing it for recreational use. cbs2iowa.com/news/local/lahn…

Lahn backs expanding Iowa medical marijuana access, opposes recreational legalization

Ahead of the MAHA PAC rally in Clive, Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn told reporters he would support expanding access to medical marijuna. However, he

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Rob Sand · Oct 25, 2026 · 10:09 PM UTC

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Look - it isn't my thing but Iowa is facing a budget crisis to the tune of $1.4 billion. A common-sense way to help address that would be to fully legalize adult-use cannabis in Iowa. And to solve the problems that come with it - we treat it like alcohol. Read my full plan here: robsand.com/issues/cannabis-…

A photo of Rob Sand speaking during an event. An inlet shows a cannabis plant. The text reads: "Breaking - Rob Sand releases plan to legalize adult-use cannabis. 'Treat it like alcohol'."

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NORML · Oct 27, 2026 · 5:41 PM UTC

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❌ Dozens of Massachusetts elected officials, including @SenWarren, @SenMarkey, Congresswoman @AyannaPressley, Governor @Maura_Healey, and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have all expressed their intention to vote 'no' on Question 8. They join over 50 state lawmakers, including Massachusetts House Speaker @RonMariano and Senate President Karen Spilka, who have lined up against the initiative. 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Dozens of Massachusetts lawmakers are urging a 'No' vote on Question 8, the dark money-funded legalization repeal effort." Background image shows a close-up of cannabis leaves covered in water droplets.

ALT Headline reads, "Dozens of Massachusetts lawmakers are urging a 'No' vote on Question 8, the dark money-funded legalization repeal effort." Background image shows a close-up of cannabis leaves covered in water droplets.

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NORML · Oct 27, 2026 · 7:45 PM UTC

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✅ These findings are consistent with those from prior studies determining that licensed US cannabis dispensaries do not adversely impact local crime rates, adolescent use patterns, or home values. In fact, several studies have linked dispensary openings to increased home values, while others have linked dispensary closings with spikes in local crime. 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Dispensary openings are not linked to increases in local crime." Background image shows a licensed cannabis dispensary storefront with a cannabis leaf displayed in the window.

ALT Headline reads, "Dispensary openings are not linked to increases in local crime." Background image shows a licensed cannabis dispensary storefront with a cannabis leaf displayed in the window.

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NORML · Oct 26, 2026 · 4:11 PM UTC

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🗳 Is a candidate's position on cannabis policy important to you when casting your ballot? Nearly 8 in 10 cannabis consumers say that a candidate's views on marijuana policy will influence their decision whether to vote for them in November, according to survey data compiled by @NuggMD for NORML. 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Candidates' views on cannabis policy will play a role in voters' decisions this November." Background image shows a large VOTE graphic surrounded by cannabis leaves.

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NORML · Oct 26, 2026 · 5:32 PM UTC

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🌿 REALITY CHECK: Few heavy, daily users of marijuana meet the diagnostic criteria for either "moderate" or "severe" cannabis use disorder (CUD), and many don't meet any criteria for CUD, according to data published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Most daily cannabis consumers don't meet the criteria for 'moderate' or 'severe' cannabis use disorder." Background image shows several joints alongside a grinder and cannabis buds.

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NORML · Oct 22, 2026 · 7:50 PM UTC

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🚫The Administrative Law Judge, Derek C. Julius, tasked with issuing a recommendation on whether to reschedule marijuana denied a request by opponents to reopen the hearing. He found no justification to reopen the hearing, which "already includes over 2,500 pages of witness testimony and multiple thousands of pages of documentary evidence." 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "DEA judge denies prohibitionists' request to reopen the marijuana rescheduling hearing." Background image shows overlapping cannabis leaves.

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Marijuana Policy Project · Oct 21, 2026 · 8:52 PM UTC

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"The most recent polling shows what North Carolinians have been showing for years in polls. A solid majority of Independents, Democrats and Republicans want the failed policy of prohibition to end." -Kevin Caldwell, MPP's Senior Manager Legislative Affairs forbes.com/sites/ajherringto…

North Carolina Voters Back Marijuana Legalization In New Poll

A new poll finds 63% of North Carolina voters support legalizing recreational marijuana, while 74% favor allowing medical cannabis.

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NORML · Oct 21, 2026 · 7:28 PM UTC

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💨 Consumers are more likely to have first-hand experiences with unregulated delta-8 products if they live in prohibition states. What's been your experience? 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Headline reads, "Consumers in states where marijuana is still illegal are twice as likely to have 'ever used' unregulated delta-8 THC." Background image shows several vape pens standing upright.

ALT Headline reads, "Consumers in states where marijuana is still illegal are twice as likely to have 'ever used' unregulated delta-8 THC." Background image shows several vape pens standing upright.

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NORML · Oct 21, 2026 · 3:37 PM UTC

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😙💨 Two-thirds of cannabis consumers say that cannabis has enabled them to either moderate or eliminate their use of alcohol. Have you had a similar experience? 🔗 Link to full story in first comment.

Alt text: Headline reads, "Consumers frequently report reducing or eliminating their alcohol use with cannabis." Background image shows a cannabis leaf resting across the opening of a beverage can.

ALT Alt text: Headline reads, "Consumers frequently report reducing or eliminating their alcohol use with cannabis." Background image shows a cannabis leaf resting across the opening of a beverage can.

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