Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions

HWH COMMENTARY: This can’t happen fast enough. While they’re at it, release from prison all non-violent offenders. Revenge needs to stop and rehabilitation begin for those who need it, who are currently serving sentences for non-violent crimes. The article refers to Black aka Africans as benefiting the most from this new law. It’s unfortunate thatContinue reading “Illinois governor clears thousands of marijuana convictions”

Great News – Marijuana’s effects on addicts’ relapse rates

Marijuana could reduce drug and alcohol relapses for addicts Abby Haglage Mon, Mar 26 8:59 PM EDT The surprising way medical marijuana can actually help addicts. Marijuana is now legal for medical use in 29 states, and it’s no longer a secret that the drug has medicinal benefits. It’s been shown to drastically reduce theContinue reading “Great News – Marijuana’s effects on addicts’ relapse rates”

McConnell looks to complete hemp’s comeback as crop

McConnell looks to complete hemp’s comeback as crop FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants a full pardon for hemp. The Kentucky Republican on Monday previewed legislation seeking to free the plant from its ties to marijuana and let it take root as a legitimate crop. McConnell said Monday, March 26, 2018,Continue reading “McConnell looks to complete hemp’s comeback as crop”