Cannabis has historically been used as a tool to discriminate against people of color — and the discrimination is still ongoing. Back in the 19th century, cannabis started to appear as a recreational substance that was overwhelmingly concentrated in some parts of Mexico, including prisons and soldiers’ barracks, historian Isaac Campos told Time Magazine. As a result, … [Read more...] about How Cannabis is Used to Discriminate Against and Disenfranchise People of Color
Archives for August 2020
Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
It’s official. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-CA, has joined former Vice President Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket. During their first joint interview last weekend, the pair discussed cannabis criminalization and drug policy reform. Harris, who previously called for more law enforcement officers in the streets in her 2009 book Smart on Crime, took time … [Read more...] about Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
Penn. Gov. Tom Wolf Pushes for Legalization in Fall Legislative Agenda
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf took to Twitter on Tuesday, August 25th to share his fall legislative agenda for providing relief to families, recovery for businesses, and government reform. “We have $1B in CARES Act funding to help fund these initiatives,” reads the Tweet. Cannabis Legalization In the outline of his agenda, Gov. Wolf also requests that the … [Read more...] about Penn. Gov. Tom Wolf Pushes for Legalization in Fall Legislative Agenda
Huckleberry Hill Farms: A Story of the Emerald Triangle
Back in the 1970s, a young John Casali, his mom and his stepdad, moved onto an expansive piece of land in Humboldt County, California. That land became Huckleberry Hill Farms, a multi-generation farm now in the hands of Casali and his wife. Like many in the area, Casali and his family moved there in search of a more relaxed and rural lifestyle. “I’ve been here ever since,” … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Hill Farms: A Story of the Emerald Triangle
Indonesian Advocates Urge Government to Study Cannabis
This article is a continuation of Emerald’s previous article, The Man Behind the Indonesian Cannabis Circle: a Movement to Raise Awareness on Cannabis. In 2009, Dhira Narayana catalyzed a movement to raise awareness of the potential benefits and usage of cannabis in Indonesia. Narayana’s movement, Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) — otherwise known as the … [Read more...] about Indonesian Advocates Urge Government to Study Cannabis