Following the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, protests are sweeping the nation, pressuring national leaders and lawmakers into conversation around racial injustice and police reform. Amongst the array of much-needed reforms is the criminalization of cannabis that continues to disproportionately affect communities of color. U.S. Senators Cory Booker, D-NY, and … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker Call for Cannabis Legalization in Virtual Town Hall Meeting
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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
The Dime: 6/5/2020
By Sonia Case 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. Black Lives Matter Cannabis legalization or, at the very least, decriminalization, is a key step in combating the systemic … [Read more...] about The Dime: 6/5/2020
Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Written by Rita Thompson For those who haven’t paid much mind to the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee's stance on weed, it’s changed quite a bit over the years. Looking Back at Biden’s Vice Presidency While serving as Vice President in 2010 back, Joe Biden held strong in his position as a cannabis-critic. In a December 2010 interview with ABC News, Biden … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
New York Lawmakers Push for Legalization Amid Pandemic
Written by Rita Thompson Cannabis legalization in New York was pulled off the table last summer when lawmakers could not reach agreements in key details. Although democratic lawmakers reported extensive efforts to finalize negotiations, time simply ran out as more moderate lawmakers continued to disagree on regulations. In January, however, Gov. Andrew … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Push for Legalization Amid Pandemic
