Why some people believe ‘marijuana’ is a racist word, and why it doesn’t offend me

Latin American History Professor Isaac Campos recently published findings online of his study on the history of cannabis terminology.

by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent May 5, 2023August 5, 2025

Latin American History Professor Isaac Campos recently published findings online of his study on the history of cannabis terminology.

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Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers

In a speech, the President said his cannabis pardon doesn’t extend people who sell the substance.

by Sanford Nowlin October 25, 2022May 23, 2024

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Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesn’t mean it’ll happen in Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott hasn’t yet said whether he’ll follow suit. Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke was quick to support the measure.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune October 11, 2022May 30, 2025

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Biden announces major federal cannabis reform, including pardoning all possession offenses

In a tweet, the president said the decision was made to remedy the effects of the racist war on drugs.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times October 6, 2022November 16, 2024

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn singlehandedly blocks bipartisan bill backing new cannabis research

Had the GOP politician not created the roadblock, the bill would have moved through the Senate and ended up on President Joe Biden’s desk.

by Sanford Nowlin September 30, 2022June 25, 2025

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Houston brewery and cannabis manufacturer launch dispensary, promise Texas expansion

Houston-based 8th Wonder Brewery and cannabis manufacturer Bayou City Hemp Co. are teaming up on the new dispensary and lounge.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2022February 28, 2024

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New study suggests people who smoke weed are no more lazy or apathetic than those who don’t

The peer-reviewed study surveyed 274 adults and teens who regularly used cannabis and compared them with non-users of the same age and gender.

by Sanford Nowlin September 13, 2022May 24, 2025

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Record label releases Sleep’s legendary Dopesmoker LP with actual pot leaves encased inside

Due to the federal prohibition against the devil’s lettuce, the records can’t shipped or brought across the border. So, that’s bad news for Sleep fans in Texas.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times August 30, 2022June 20, 2025

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U.S. Border Patrol looking for gear to test difference between outlawed marijuana and legal hemp

Since the passage of the Farm Bill, local law enforcement agencies have struggled to differentiate between weed and hemp-based products — and so, apparently, has the Border Patrol.

by Sanford Nowlin August 29, 2022July 26, 2025

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Austin’s South By Southwest asking attendees to vote on cannabis-related topics for panels

Visitors can select which of the 61 marijuana-related and 32 psychedelics-focused panels they’d like to see during March 2023’s iteration of the fest.

by Sanford Nowlin August 16, 2022September 21, 2024

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The majority of Texans support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, according to new poll

According to a Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler survey, 55% of Texans said they either support or strongly support legalization of recreational pot.

by Sanford Nowlin August 15, 2022April 21, 2025

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Texas city of San Marcos certifies petition for vote to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession

City council now must decide whether to pass the plan as written or put it on the November ballot.

by Sanford Nowlin July 29, 2022August 17, 2023

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Democrat Beto O’Rourke tells Texas veterans he’ll fight to legalize marijuana if elected governor

The former El Paso congressman said he received overwhelming support for legalization at a series of veteran town halls.

by Sanford Nowlin July 22, 2022May 28, 2025

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Feds write $3.74 million check for Texas A&M research on hemp-based building materials

The Department of Energy wants to see the potential of ‘hempcrete’ as an environmentally friendly way to create affordable housing.

by Sanford Nowlin July 5, 2022July 23, 2025

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One of Texas’ medical marijuana suppliers extends the pickup hours for San Antonio patients

The company also said the Alamo City is on its ‘short list’ for a full-fledged dispensary.

by Sanford Nowlin July 1, 2022September 8, 2023

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on smokeable hemp being produced inside the state

The state will lose $1 million in tax revenue from one company alone due to the ban, its attorney said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 1, 2022December 27, 2023

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Opening of Houston medical cannabis dispensary means San Antonio may be next in line

‘Dallas and San Antonio remain at the top of our list for new locations, and we look forward to bringing our medicine even closer to patients in those regions,’ the company said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 21, 2022October 10, 2024

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Policing Issues, Kyle Rittenhouse: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Protest shooter Kyle Rittenhouse claimed he would be attending Texas A&M, but backpedaled after the university said he had not been admitted.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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Planet K owner sues Austin suburb over its ban on head shops

This isn’t the first legal throwdown for the owner of the smoke-shop chain, who fought a protracted court battle with the city of San Marcos.

by Sanford Nowlin June 7, 2022August 5, 2025

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Groups collect enough signatures to let San Marcos voters decide whether to decriminalize marijuana

One of the groups, Ground Game Texas, led an Austin petition drive which culminated last month with 85% of voters deciding to end low-level pot arrests.

by Sanford Nowlin June 1, 2022May 4, 2024

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Why some people believe ‘marijuana’ is a racist word, and why it doesn’t offend me

Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers

Biden is calling for marijuana possession pardons. But that doesn’t mean it’ll happen in Texas.

Biden announces major federal cannabis reform, including pardoning all possession offenses

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn singlehandedly blocks bipartisan bill backing new cannabis research

Houston brewery and cannabis manufacturer launch dispensary, promise Texas expansion

New study suggests people who smoke weed are no more lazy or apathetic than those who don’t

Record label releases Sleep’s legendary Dopesmoker LP with actual pot leaves encased inside

U.S. Border Patrol looking for gear to test difference between outlawed marijuana and legal hemp

Austin’s South By Southwest asking attendees to vote on cannabis-related topics for panels

The majority of Texans support legalizing cannabis for recreational use, according to new poll

Texas city of San Marcos certifies petition for vote to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession

Democrat Beto O’Rourke tells Texas veterans he’ll fight to legalize marijuana if elected governor

Feds write $3.74 million check for Texas A&M research on hemp-based building materials

One of Texas’ medical marijuana suppliers extends the pickup hours for San Antonio patients

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on smokeable hemp being produced inside the state

Opening of Houston medical cannabis dispensary means San Antonio may be next in line

Planet K owner sues Austin suburb over its ban on head shops

Groups collect enough signatures to let San Marcos voters decide whether to decriminalize marijuana