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A Founder Looks at 50: Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years of NORML

NORML

During these travels, I was frequently meeting other young lawyers (although we also had many non-lawyers representing NORML around the country), many of whom were also active in the anti-Vietnam War efforts, who shared the NORML position regarding marijuana policy. I was never quite sure why Trudeau had made that statement.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Authored By: By Dr. Ayoka Nurse.

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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

I joined the drug policy reform movement in 1993 specifically with the goal of legalizing psychedelics, so I was glad to hear from Matthews. From May to September, we worked on an initiative in collaboration with Colorado attorneys and policy experts that could pass the Board of Elections’ requirements. Fast forward to May 7.

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

Khadijah Tribble is a highly respected expert on equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry and has advised cannabis investors, government regulators, entrepreneurs, and businesses on policy, business development, and community impact. She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. June 2018: Collected 79 Candidate Surveys from across Nevada. to engage their lawmakers in marijuana policy reform. It was amazing to see an increase in younger voters registering! July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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The Flowr Corporation Announces Export Agreement to Israel with Focus Medical Herbs and IM Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In 2020, Flowr’s BC Pink Kush was recognized as the top indica strain in Canada by KIND magazine. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Freedom Leaf’s Diversity in Cannabis Impact List

Freedom Leaf

I continue to advocate for patient access to medical marijuana, and work with recreational legalization groups like Start SMART New York and Drug Policy Alliance that aim to take away one of the many tools law enforcement uses to lock up people of color, and to make sure we’re not pushed out of this industry. ” QUEEN ADESUYI.

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