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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. A Brief History Lesson.

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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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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.

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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.

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Playboy Gets Fired Up For Cannabis Advocacy and Reform

Veriheal

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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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Law Report

However, when it comes to cannabis, they have one of the harshest policies. However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. However, local media is still demonizing the consumption of marijuana, which makes it difficult for marijuana enthusiasts.

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Cannabis is mainstream — if you’re white and middle class

The Cannigma

There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color. But that’s not something like you could do with a policy. That would take time and effort, and being very conscious of how we frame cannabis in the media and in public discussions and debates, as well as [changing] how the law treats it.

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