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War On Drugs
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Connecticut Clears Nearly 43K Cannabis Convictions
The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.
January 4, 2023
Higher Profile: Dr. Tod Mikuriya (1933-2007)
Remembering the late Dr. Tod Mikuriya: From government mole to cannabis champion.
January 3, 2023
Connecticut Governor Selects Chairman of Social Equity Council
Paul O. Robertson succeeds Andréa Comer in his new Social Equity Council role.
December 29, 2022
Oregon Governor To Issue Nearly 50,000 Weed Pardons
Gov. Kathy Brown of Oregon issued more than 47,000 pardons for minor marijuana possession convictions on Monday, continuing her efforts to institute criminal justice reforms in the state.
November 22, 2022
Cannabis Legalization Hearing Held by Congressional Committee
Multiple U.S. Representatives questioned seven cannabis advocates to discuss legalization at the federal level in a recent hearing.
November 15, 2022
Only 4% of Cannabis Businesses in Washington State are Black-Owned
Washington State’s transition to adult-use cannabis failed to include Black and Brown business owners, but there’s hope that a task force will enact change.
October 27, 2022
Biden Weed Pardon Spurs Reaction From Cannabis Community and Beyond
President Biden’s announcement that he would pardon federal marijuana possession convictions drew quick praise, and some rebuke.
October 7, 2022
Higher Profile: Allison Margolin, Esq.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Allison Margolin finds her own place.
September 27, 2022
President Biden: Thanks for Debt Relief, Now Please Free America’s Cannabis Prisoners
An open letter to the President of the United States.
September 9, 2022