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The NORML team is often quoted and interviewed across the media world. Check out some of the most recent media mentions below. If you are a member of the media interested in interviewing a member of the NORML team, please email media@norml.org.

Marijuana's Risks Don't Justify Its Prohibition

Originally posted February 26, 2014 by US News & World Report

Letter to the editor by Paul Armentano.

Medical Marijuana debate at Univ. of Tampa

Originally posted February 25, 2014 by University of Tampa

Executive Director Allen St. Pierre debates medical marijuana at the University of Tampa.

Medical marijuana's time has come in Tennessee

Originally posted February 22, 2014 by The Tennessean

NORML Board Member Paul Kuhn announces the Koozer-Kuhn Medical Cannabis Act in Tennessee.

Alcohol can kill you, marijuana can't

Originally posted February 15, 2014 by The Cap Times

Deputy Director Paul Armentano's letter addresses the fundamental difference between the two substances.

About legalization

Originally posted February 13, 2014 by Foster's Daily Democrat

Letter to the Editor by Deputy Director Paul Armentano.

Marijuana backers hit a political chord

Originally posted February 10, 2014 by The Boston Globe

Executive Director Allen St. Pierre is featured prominently.

Legalizing pot would be good for NJ

Originally posted February 10, 2014 by New Jersey Star-Ledger

"By any objective measure, marijuana prohibition has been a spectacular failure." The latest Op/Ed published by NORML's Sabrina Fendrick

William Delahunt’s Big, Bad Marijuana Flip-Flop

Originally posted February 06, 2014 by Boston Magazine

Executive Director Allen St. Pierre has seen many politicians come and go who once favored prohibition, but have now changed their tune.

Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Mizeur wins backing of national marijuana reform group

Originally posted January 31, 2014 by The Washington Post

NORML PAC manager Erik Altieri discusses the group's endorsement of Heather Mizeur for Maryland governor.

In the weeds: Paul, Christie, Perry open to softer pot laws ahead of 2016

Originally posted January 31, 2014 by Washington Times

NORML Communications Director Erik Altieri discusses Republican candidates "recalibrating" on marijuana.

Banks still wary about marijuana business

Originally posted January 30, 2014 by Politico

"It’s a good start, it should likely lay out a framework that we can hopefully build on, but it probably won't be incredibly specific or binding," -Erik Altieri

Georgia bill would seek limited access to medical marijuana strain

Originally posted January 28, 2014 by Chicago Tribune

"It really seems like finally, legislators are catching up with the will of the people." -Erik Altieri

Local legislator backs legal weed

Originally posted January 23, 2014 by The Sentinel

Deputy Director Paul Armentano praises a proposed law to legalize and regulate marijuana in Maryland.

We Will End The Failed War On Drugs

Originally posted January 23, 2014 by The Dish

Communications Director Erik Altieri wants the New Jersey governor to back up his words with deeds.

Illinois: medical marijuana patients must surrender guns under proposed rule

Originally posted January 23, 2014 by Guns.com

Communications Director Erik Altieri offers insight to this issue.

Obama's Marijuana Comments Are Great, But How About Some Action?

Originally posted January 22, 2014 by AlterNet

Deputy Director Paul Armentano weighs in on the President's latest statements regarding marijuana.

Marijuana legalization is a moral imperative

Originally posted January 21, 2014 by The Baltimore Sun

LTE by Director of Women's Outreach Sabrina Fendrick.

Marijuana and tobacco over the decades

Originally posted January 18, 2014 by USA Today

Communications Director Erik Altieri is quoted extensively in this graphical timeline.

Cocaine, marijuana not the same

Originally posted January 17, 2014 by The Washington Times

Deputy director Paul Armentano sets the record straight using science in his LTE.

What comes next in the push for legal pot

Originally posted January 17, 2014 by MSNBC

Executive Director Allen St. Pierre discusses the history and future of marijuana legalization.

Should Americans Be Imprisioned For Possession Of Marijuana?

Originally posted January 16, 2014 by The Adam Thompson Show

Deputy Director Paul Armentano debates marijuana legalization.

New Hampshire House votes to approve recreational pot

Originally posted January 15, 2014 by Denver Post

"The New Hampshire General Assembly's actions today signal that politicians are finally beginning to acknowledge the will of their constituents." -Erik Altieri