Tag: social equity
Four Northeast Governors Say They’ll Prioritize Cannabis Justice—Activists Will Hold Them to Account
Four northeastern governors met for a summit on cannabis and vaping in New York ...
Illinois Maps “Disproportionately Impacted Areas” for Its Cannabis Social Equity Program
Illinois, where cannabis legalization will take effect on January 1, has begun the process ...
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 ...
We Know the Answers to Our Suicide Crisis, But Prefer to Deny Them
Supporting people in living is the best solution to self-inflicted death. Isn’t that simple? ...
A Visit to VOCAL, a Vital Hub of New York Harm Reduction
Four days a week, no matter the weather, people gather outside a door on ...
The Optimism Gap: Class-Tailored Addiction Messaging Fuels Inequality
When people speak of inequality in America, they miss one of its powerful drivers: ...
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 ...
Voices of Poverty, Pain, Addiction Must Be Heard in Cannabis Debate
The New Zealand government’s announcement of a non-binding 2020 referendum on full cannabis legalization ...
Massachusetts Advances Its Unique Cannabis Social Equity Program
On July 17, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) approved six organizations to provide ...
