
Why Do We Treat Marijuana As More Dangerous Than Alcohol?
There is a new NORML Chapter in Oregon. The Portland NORML Chapter was started earlier this year, and recently held its first membership meeting. I’m

There is a new NORML Chapter in Oregon. The Portland NORML Chapter was started earlier this year, and recently held its first membership meeting. I’m

This last weekend some very hardworking marijuana activists met in Portland, Oregon for Portland NORML chapter’s first ever membership meeting. In attendance was Dallas/Ft. Worth NORML

This last Saturday dozens of activists from the Portland, Oregon metro area and beyond met for the first ever Portland NORML chapter membership meeting. Activism

There has been a lot of media coverage about a study that claims that consuming marijuana will make you crazy. I have consumed marijuana for

Portland NORML is proud to welcome Anthony Johnson, the chief petitioner of Measure 91, Oregon’s initiative to legalize marijuana, as the keynote speaker at the

If you are in the area, you should attend. Texas desperately needs reform: Please join us this Thursday at Tilo’s Tex Mex to discuss the

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Newly appointed US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy believes that cannabis possesses therapeutic utility — an acknowledgment that contradicts the

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Yesterday in Sacramento a federal judge heard closing arguments in a motion challenging the constitutionality of cannabis’ Schedule I

By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director As we get further into 2015, state legislatures are convening all around the country and the issue of marijuana

Thirty activists gathered at Think Live Music in Lansing to celebrate the Michigan NORML Lobby Lansing Day event on Tuesday, January 20. More than half

I think that Portland, Oregon is one of the most underrated places when it comes to marijuana. Marijuana culture is very prevalent in Oregon’s largest

By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director A poll conducted by the firm Public Policy Polling (PPP) revealed that 60% of Virginia voters would support decriminalizing

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director NORML reviews the top news stories of 2014. #1 Marijuana Legalization Measures Win Big On Election Day Voters in

I’ve admired Danny Danko from afar for many years now. Danny Danko is the Senior Cultivation Editor for High Times Magazine. Danny recently announced that

By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director Dear NORML members and supporters, Thanks for providing this venerable 44-year old non-profit organization the support necessary-both financially

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Six out of ten voters believe that states, not the federal government, should authorize and enforce marijuana policy, according

Texas is going to be a tougher state to get marijuana legalized in compared to other states. Unlike other states that have already legalized marijuana,

By Keith Stroup, NORML Legal Counsel Please allow me to act nostalgic for a moment or two about the wonderful progress we have all seen in

NORML’s Deputy Director today on Alternet.org addressed new media claims that cannabis use can potentially shrink the brain: [excerpt] A new study identifying minor differences

All seven of NORML PAC’s publicly endorsed candidates for the US House of Representatives won decisively in yesterday’s midterm election. These include: Rep. Alan Grayson

This weekend activists from Virginia and beyond are attending the Virginia Cannabis Conference. If you are in the area, I strongly encourage you to check

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director United States District Judge Kimberly Mueller heard testimony over the course of the past five days in regard to

I saw a fantastic fundraiser on social media and figured I’d pass along the info. If you are able, I highly encourage you to participate.

By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Testimony regarding the constitutionality of the federal statute designating marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance will be taken