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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

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Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. One of the very first records of “shotgunning” cannabis in recorded history was directly linked to text written by Martineau from her travels in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

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The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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

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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. Gerry Goldstein & Keith Stroup.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

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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. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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New Jersey Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin

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Before we get into how we got to this historic day though, let’s take a look at the history of legalized cannabis in the state. The History of Medical Cannabis in New Jersey. Unfortunately, the implementation of a medical cannabis program stalled abruptly the very next day when Governor Chris Christie took office.

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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

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The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, politics, STEM, sports, and more. . At Veriheal, we are truly honored and privileged to have two Black leaders. The Root says it perfectly: .

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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell

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Rachel Ventura, told the media: “People—especially people of color—are unnecessarily pulled over far too often. These tax dollars went to programs like awarding $45 million worth of grants to communities affected the worst by the failed war on drugs and $3.5 million for reducing violence via street intervention programs.

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