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
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New Museum Evokes Emotions While Educating and Entertaining Audiences About Cannabis
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
Settling the Score: New York’s Social Equity Plan is a Model for Legalization
View of New York, home to the "gold standard" of social equity in cannabis. Photo credit: oneinchpuchphotos. The cannabis industry is not a diverse place. For years, caucasin men have controlled the legal market while largely discriminating against Black Americans, Latinos, and women. New York believes it can change that. With their new social equity cannabis campaign, the … [Read more...] about Settling the Score: New York’s Social Equity Plan is a Model for Legalization
Monetary-Based Imprisonment: the Cash-Bail System
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
“Let her run,” Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension for Cannabis Sends Shockwaves
Sha'Carri Richardson at Olympic trials. Photo Credit: Patrick Smith, Getty Images. The Olympic trials have come to a close and audience favorite, Sha’Carri Richardson was set to run the 100 meter dash and the relay race for the U.S. at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The trials took place a week after Richardson found out her mother died. "This year has been crazy for … [Read more...] about “Let her run,” Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension for Cannabis Sends Shockwaves
