The proposed HOPE Act would equalize the field for those with nonviolent cannabis charges on their records. Photo via VladimirKoval. The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act aims to expunge cannabis convictions from millions of Americans’ records. This would reopen opportunities for essentials like employment, housing, loans and … [Read more...] about The HOPE Act Aims to Clear Cannabis Convictions and Restart Lives
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The Dime: 1/28/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Thailand Removes Cannabis From Drug List This week, Thai officials with the country’s narcotics board announced that they would remove cannabis … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/28/2022
Cannabis Convictions and Losing the Right to Vote
For many, a cannabis conviction can lead to disenfranchisement or loss of the right to vote. Photo credit: Sharaf Maksumov. The age-old “stoner” stereotypes have evolved from the silly TV personalities we know, such as Slater from Dazed and Confused, or Smokey from Friday. But the majority of today’s cannabis consumers are average Americans; many of which are full-time … [Read more...] about Cannabis Convictions and Losing the Right to Vote
The Dime: 1/21/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Louisiana Senate Candidate Lights up Senate Race On January 18th, Gary Chambers — a democrat who's running for Senate in Louisiana — released a … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/21/2022
The Dime: 1/14/2022
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Latest Study Shows Cannabinoids Prevent COVID Infection Certain compounds in cannabis may prevent COVID infection. That’s according to a … [Read more...] about The Dime: 1/14/2022
