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DEA’s Post on the Start of Black History Month

Canna Law Blog

As America celebrates and commemorates Black History Month, it’s important to remember exactly how Black Americans have been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system in our country. Bush and his son didn’t do much to reform these dangerous and ineffective policies either. Worse even, both George H.W.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Hollywood films, influential celebrities, and even some mainstream media have portrayed cannabis in a more positive or neutral light, removing associated negative connotations.

Policy 117
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A Founder Looks at 50: Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years of NORML

NORML

This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Gerry and I immediately became friends and he agreed to serve as the early State Coordinator for NORML in Texas, serving as our spokesperson with the media.

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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. Background of Study. Purpose of the Study.

Policy 105
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Growing Pains Pt. 2 Adult-Use Marijauna in Illinois: A Case Study for Market and Policy Patterns

Cannabis Law Report

In the first days of 2020, many Illinoisans took to social media to express their alarm. Now it’s a matter of taking those learnings so regulators can shape better policy and implementation strategies that anticipate and accurately address these issues from the get-go. Illinois Recreational Model.

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Playboy Gets Fired Up For Cannabis Advocacy and Reform

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Playboy’s History with Cannabis. The campaign will be focusing on implementing changes in public policy through advocating for legislation. The next time you pick up a Playboy magazine—or a CBD By Playboy product—keep the organization’s history in mind. Playboy is much more than adult content in a magazine.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. This only reaffirmed that social justice needs to be a priority when discussing marijuana policy in this community. July 2018: Lobby Day in DC.

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