legalization

Victory for the Historic SAFE Banking Act Will Do Little for Social Equity

On September 25, the US House of Representatives voted 321-103 in favor of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking…

October 2, 2019

The Rank Hypocrisy of Marijuana Prohibition Advocates’ Taxpayer Funding

The New York Chapter of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), the prohibitionist organization led by Kevin Sabet, has submitted a…

September 9, 2019

As First Cannabis Cafe in the US Opens, Can Such Venues Serve a Social Justice Need?

On September 24, the nation's first first cannabis social consumption cafe will open in West Hollywood, California. Lowell Farms will…

September 5, 2019

Code for America to Automate Expungement of Cannabis Convictions in Cook County, IL

On August 27, Chicago’s district attorney announced an ambitious plan to expunge tens of thousands of low-level cannabis convictions. Kim…

September 4, 2019

The Quest to Pass Medical Cannabis in “Prohibition Island” Idaho

"Idaho is what we call a prohibition island,” said Russ Belville. The state borders three others⁠—Oregon, Washington and Nevada—where cannabis…

August 28, 2019

“We Want to Inspire Others”⁠—Boston’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary to Be Black-Owned

In a symbol of efforts to make the cannabis industry more inclusive, Boston’s first recreational dispensary will be owned and operated…

August 21, 2019

New Mexico Reignites Debate Over State-Run Cannabis Retail

On August 14, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham convened the first public hearing of her cannabis legalization working group.…

August 16, 2019

California Poised to Crack Down Harder on Illicit Medical Cannabis Market

On August 6, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a set of guidelines for the security and non-diversion of medical…

August 14, 2019

Massachusetts Advances Its Unique Cannabis Social Equity Program

On July 17, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) approved six organizations to provide technical and financial assistance to budding…

July 26, 2019