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July 4 marks Independence Day in the United States. For those of us working in the cannabis industry, we recognize that independence is not universal as many are still behind bars for cannabis offenses. While it is critically important to… Read More »A Force of Freedom: Why Cannabis Legislation and Independence Are Inextricably Linked
Six years ago, Jonathan Wall moved to California, eager to step the right foot into the cannabis industry. After high school Wall spent time couch surfing while in Baltimore. But now he sits in federal prison awaiting trial on federal… Read More »“The Legal Process Is a Marathon”: Q&A with Incarcerated Cannabis Activist Jonathan Wall’s Mother, Mitzi
Consumers across the world are beginning to show a preference for cannabis over alcohol as penalization and stigmatization lessen internationally. The choice is often based on health awareness.
In the midst of national tumult, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took hold of the highest office in the United States. While there are many important questions regarding the new administration’s approach to policy once they take the reins, there’s… Read More »What’s Next for the Cannabis Industry Under Biden-Harris?
What to Expect from the Cannabis Industry in 2021 2020 was a hell of a year for the cannabis industry. Cannabis was deemed an essential business during a global pandemic. It proved to be a bipartisan issue, as several red… Read More »5 Predictions on the 2021 Cannabis Industry
I didn’t care about politics. I didn’t feel a need to get involved with the problems of the world. Afterall, weren’t my own problems enough? That all changed in early 2015 when I went through some big transitions in my life. I transferred to the University of Rhode Island where I picked up sociology as a major, and I joined Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP). Sociology opened me up to all of the inequalities that exist across the world. The classes and texts opened up my eyes to a world of struggles that folks face, from economical challenges to racial issues and more. They also taught me what privilege is, including the privileges I have in American society as a white woman. Read More »Why Being An Advocate Matters In The Cannabis Industry
Perhaps you’ve seen a troubling string of recent headlines outlining the environmental impact of growing cannabis — Smithsonian Magazine’s “The Cannabis Industry Is Not as Green as You’d Think” is a great example. But how much is cannabis negatively affecting the earth? What can you do about it?Read More »How to be a “Greener” Cannabis Customer: Unleashing Your Environmental Purchasing Power
One of the most important skills for a journalist to have is the ability to file successful records requests, commonly referred to as FOIAs. FOIA is an acronym for the Freedom Of Information Act. That’s the name of crucial federal… Read More »As Number Of Pending FOIA Lawsuits Grows, Newsgathering Efforts Slow
NisonCo publicist and Illinois resident Elana Cohen shares some insights and tips on adult-use cannabis in the state so you can save money and avoid trouble.
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