As the number of licensed dispensaries increases throughout the country, robbers are targeting cannabis companies. Ground Zero The California Bay Area is ground zero for the cannabis industry. The region is home to the modern medical cannabis movement in America, explains Oakland North. It also hosts a concentration of dispensaries, cultivators, and more. Recently, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Operators Face Increased Robberies, Left to Fend for Themselves
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CopEd: What is Copaganda, Anyway? A Brief Guide
Ignited by the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020, protests are continuing all over the world in support of the countless Black lives lost to police brutality in the U.S. With the exception of looting and burning committed by those not in association with, or encouraged by, organized protestors, these demonstrations have remained peaceful. But … [Read more...] about CopEd: What is Copaganda, Anyway? A Brief Guide
Diversity Could be Coming to Denver’s Legal Cannabis Industry
Written by Rita Thompson Since President Nixon’s declaration of the War on Drugs in 1971, our country has been fighting a racially charged battle. Legalizing cannabis is one way to combat disproportionate policing in communities of color. However, in states like Colorado, where cannabis is legal for adult-use, Black Americans have yet to gain equity in the … [Read more...] about Diversity Could be Coming to Denver’s Legal Cannabis Industry
What BuzzFeed’s Article on Racism in Law Enforcement Means for Minority Cannabis Users
It’s no secret that racism continues to disproportionately affect minority cannabis users, sellers and growers in prohibition states. Now, with Buzzfeed recently publishing a collaborative article with Injustice Watch, exposing the severity of racism in law enforcement, it’s become more important than ever to expose and fight these issues within the industry. After a … [Read more...] about What BuzzFeed’s Article on Racism in Law Enforcement Means for Minority Cannabis Users