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Pot for Profit by
The United States has experienced a dramatic shift in attitudes towards cannabis use from the 1970s, when only 12% of Americans said that they thought that cannabis should be legal, to today. What once had been a counterculture drug supplied for the black market by socially marginal figures like drug smugglers and hippies has become a big business, dominated by a few large corporations. Pot for Profit, traces the cultural, historical, political, and legal roots of these changing attitudes towards cannabis. The book also showcases interviews with dispensary owners, bud tenders, and other industry employees about their experience working in the legal cannabis industry, and cannabis reform activists working towards legalization. Mello argues that embracing the profit potential of this drug has been key to the success of cannabis reform, and that this approach has problematic economic and racial implications. The story of cannabis reform shows that neoliberalism may not be an absolute barrier to social change, but it does determine the terrain on which these debates must occur. When activists capitulate to these pressures, they may make some gains, but those gains come with strings attached. This only serves to reinforce the totalizing power of the neoliberal ethos on American life. The book concludes by meditating on what, if anything, can be done to move the cannabis legalization movement back onto a more progressive track.
Call Number: KF3891.M2 M45 2024
Marijuana Law in a Nutshell by
Marijuana Law in a Nutshell (2d ed. 2022) is a compact and thorough overview of marijuana law. It is organized by the basic divisions of marijuana law: by the dichotomy between federal and state law; and second, by the bifurcation between illegal and legal status of marijuana. As to federal law, the Nutshell details the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA), and the ramifications of marijuana's placement on Schedule I--for law enforcement, hemp and CBD, scientific research, and international law. Also explored are constitutional challenges to the CSA, including whether state laws are preempted by the CSA. As to states, the Nutshell explains the various marijuana laws of the 50 states--whether traditional criminalization, decriminalizing, medical marijuana states, or recreational marijuana states. Where marijuana use is illegal, the Nutshell explains the criminal law of marijuana in such topics as sentencing, asset forfeitures, search and seizure, and pretextual stops. Where legal, the Nutshell has chapters covering marijuana activity and banking, employment, impaired driving, professional responsibility for lawyers, taxation, bankruptcy, and parental custody issues. In its comprehensive treatment of marijuana law, the Nutshell includes a history of marijuana law, and presents medical and public policy arguments for and against legalization. It also investigates marijuana's place in American culture and social life, in world law, and how marijuana compares to other potentially harmful substances, both legal and illegal. Looking forward, the Nutshell assesses marijuana reform bills. Finally, the Appendix charts medical, recreational, and CBD legality by federal and state jurisdiction. All in all, a thorough summation of the key statutes, cases, policies, and law of marijuana.
Call Number: KF3891.M2 O83 2022
Marijuana 360 by
In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. As of 2018, more than thirty states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing the drug at some level, Ten of those states-including Vermont, Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington-have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and many other states are considering similar legislation. Marijuana 360: Differing Perspectives on Legalization examines marijuana legalization from the perspective of those directly involved in some aspect of the controversy, Nancy E. Marion and Joshua B. Hill bring together interviews with representatives from a variety of integral groups affected by marijuana legalization-medical professional, educators, parents, lawmakers, drug users, and others. Their study examines states that have legalized (or are considering legalizing) marijuana to get impressions of the impact the reform has made (or will make) in their area. Public support for reform is more widespread than ever before, but much debate remains over the issues. Marijuana 360 increases our understanding of the differing opinions professionals hold regarding this important topic. Book jacket.
Call Number: KF3891.M2 M35 2019
Legal Marijuana by
The legalization of marijuana has spread rapidly throughout the United States, from just a handful of states ten years ago to now more than half, as well as the nation's capital. In Canada, it is legal to use and distribute nationally. Thousands of cities and towns are following suit. Legalization seems to be a win-win--people who use cannabis for health and recreation are served, business is brisk, and many governments welcome the much-needed boost in tax revenue. But not everyone thinks so. The rapid pace of legalization has spurred debate among citizens, cities, states and the federal government. This collection of essays explains the benefits and concerns, the policies and actions, and the future of this controversial issue.
Call Number: HV5822.M3 L35 2019
Cannabis by
From the nineteenth century to the twenty-first, cannabis legislation in America and racism have been inextricably linked. In this searing nonfiction graphic novel, Box Brown sets his sights on this timely topic. Mexico, 1519 CE. During the Spanish conquests Cortés introduced hemp farming as part of his violent colonial campaign. In secret, locals began cultivating the plant for consumption. It eventually made its way to the United States through the immigrant labor force where it was shared with black laborers. It doesn't take long for American lawmakers to decry cannabis as the vice of "inferior races." Enter an era of propaganda designed to feed a moral panic about the dangers of a plant that had been used by humanity for thousands of years. Cannabis was given a schedule I classification, which it shared with drugs like heroin. This opened the door for a so-called "war on drugs" that disproportionately targeted young black men, leaving hundreds of thousands in prison, many for minor infractions. With its roots in "reefer madness" and misleading studies into the effects of cannabis, America's complicated and racialized relationship with marijuana continues to this day. InCannabis, Box Brown delves deep into this troubling history and offers a rich, entertaining, and thoroughly researched graphic essay on the legacy of cannabis legislation in America.
Call Number: HV5822.M3 B74 2019
News Archives
- Marijuana Legalization
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State Medical Cannabis Laws
- State Medical Cannabis Laws
from National Conference of State Legislatures
Streaming Video
- Marijuana's Road to U.S. Legalization—Bloomberg QuickTakesIncreasing numbers of states and municipalities across the United States are legalizing marijuana. Is this good or bad? This Bloomberg QuickTake examines the pros and cons.
Latest News
- 9 facts about Americans and marijuana
Pew Research Center, April 10, 2024 - Where Is Marijuana Legal? A Guide to Marijuana Legalization
US News and World Report, May 31, 2023
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Legal Marijuana by
The legalization of marijuana has spread rapidly throughout the United States, from just a handful of states ten years ago to now more than half, as well as the nation's capital. In Canada, it is legal to use and distribute nationally. Thousands of cities and towns are following suit. Legalization seems to be a win-win--people who use cannabis for health and recreation are served, business is brisk, and many governments welcome the much-needed boost in tax revenue. But not everyone thinks so. The rapid pace of legalization has spurred debate among citizens, cities, states and the federal government. This collection of essays explains the benefits and concerns, the policies and actions, and the future of this controversial issue.
Publication Date: 2018
Marijuana Politics by
What is the big deal about cannabis? This book covers everything from botany to the historical uses and common misconceptions of cannabis, with a focus on the political process of prohibition and legalization of cannabis in the United States. Why is marijuana--to which few if any deaths can be attributed--generally banned in the United States, while cigarettes and liquor--which unquestionably kill millions--are currently legal? This question can best be explained through an investigation of the historical context of cannabis in our country. This book documents the long history of marijuana use, the turbulent path of the prohibition of cannabis use, the issues regarding present-day legalization, and the modern implications of both medical and recreational cannabis. It provides compelling insight from multiple academic disciplines, including sociology, political science, economics, medicine, and health, and in particular from the history of the American experience with the criminalization of liquor, gambling, prostitution, and cigarettes. Marijuana Politics: Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social Costs of Criminalization examines the current trend toward the legalization of marijuana in the context of the American experience with particular emphasis on political, social, and constitutional developments in the United States beginning in the 20th century. It compares the trend toward marijuana legalization to Prohibition and U.S. laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and analyzes legal developments in comparable areas such as the regulation of other vices and hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. This book is written to be accessible to both casual readers or academic students and provides a robust understanding of both the historical and modern aspects of the drug itself and legalization, regardless of the reader's individual beliefs on the use of cannabis. * Clearly presents the facts on how cannabis prohibition started and why cannabis prohibition is ending * Identifies and challenges the common misconceptions about cannabis on both sides of this hot-button issue * Provides a current perspective on the state trends toward legalization that explains the who, why, and how of the issue * Explains the complex relationship between state marijuana legalization and the federal government, including findings from the executive, legislative, and judicial branch
Publication Date: 2018
Databases
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Articles on criminal justice topics, including corrections administration, law enforcement, social work, industrial security, drug rehabilitation, and criminal and family law.
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Viewpoint essays, topic essays, and news and magazine articles on controversial issues. Browse for topics or search.
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Impacts of Legalization
- Early Impacts of Marijuana Legalization: An Evaluation of Prices in Colorado and Washington
Hunt, P. & Pacula, R.L. J Primary Prevent (2017) 38: 221. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-017-0471-x