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Cannabis Convictions and Losing the Right to Vote

January 27, 2022 by Francesca Duarte Leave a Comment

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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

New Museum Evokes Emotions While Educating and Entertaining Audiences About Cannabis 

December 7, 2021 by Allison Bandura Leave a Comment

Large neon sign welcoming guests into the museum is one of the many photo-ops. Photo from Time Out.  It’s time to change the way we see museums and cannabis. An unusual pair with different vibes, putting the two together creates the ultimate experience while providing a deeper understanding of the plant.  Located in New York City is a unique, interactive, and … [Read more...] about New Museum Evokes Emotions While Educating and Entertaining Audiences About Cannabis 

Monetary-Based Imprisonment: the Cash-Bail System

July 21, 2021 by Terry Duncan Leave a Comment

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Officials throughout America are abolishing the cash-bail system. Photo credit: JumboPics The cash-bail system is standard American practice. Simply, it allows a defendant to pay a monetary fee in order to remain out of jail until a judge or jury sentences them. Bail denotes the amount that one pays a bondsman, which is ordinarily 10% of the total bond as determined by the … [Read more...] about Monetary-Based Imprisonment: the Cash-Bail System

Calling While Incarcerated: the Exorbitant Price of Communication in Prisons

July 7, 2021 by Terry Duncan Leave a Comment

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The prison phone call industry doesn't just cost prisoners, but also their families. Photo credit: iStock. For inmates, phone calls are a service that can cost hundreds of dollars a month. In many states, five hours of phone calls can cost around $300 dollars — an amount that’s utterly unaffordable for many families. This price is especially inconceivable since most … [Read more...] about Calling While Incarcerated: the Exorbitant Price of Communication in Prisons

Kansas Governor Grants Clemency to 8 Individuals, 3 for Cannabis-Related Crimes

June 30, 2021 by Terry Duncan Leave a Comment

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Gov. Laura Kelly Photo Credit: Kansas City Star. On Thursday June, 24th, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, broke from tradition and granted clemency to eight individuals in the middle of her term. Officials incarcerated three of those individuals for nonviolent cannabis-related offenses. Clemency and pardons are tremendous judicial powers that governors and presidents … [Read more...] about Kansas Governor Grants Clemency to 8 Individuals, 3 for Cannabis-Related Crimes

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