Photo by Peus80 The story of cannabis legalization is often told through the lens of stoner comedies, savvy politicians, and corporate power plays. But an essential thread is often overlooked: the role of LGBTQ+ activists in fighting for medical cannabis access, particularly during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 90s. Would we even have legal cannabis today if queer … [Read more...] about From Protest to Pride: How Queer Activists Fought for Cannabis
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The LGBTQIA+ Community and the Cannabis Movement: a Longstanding Relationship
2018 New York City Pride March. Photo Credit: ABC News. A Tragic Beginning The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Agender (LGBTQIA+) community is tied to cannabis as a result of the AIDS crisis. Before the immune disorder that ravaged the U.S. even had its name, it had affected 335 people and killed 136. Since it initially seemed to … [Read more...] about The LGBTQIA+ Community and the Cannabis Movement: a Longstanding Relationship