Tag: war on drugs
First Week of Illinois Legal Cannabis Sales Yields $11M
CHICAGO – In the first five days of legal recreational cannabis sales in Illinois, media reports said cannabis vendors raked in nearly $11 million....
Cresco Labs Social Equity Program Helps Those Impacted by War on Drugs
Cannabis may be creating new jobs and business opportunities for some, but for those with previous cannabis-related convictions, even if those violations are no...
Cannabis Social Equity Programs Taking Center Stage Across the Country
Nothing can truly make up for the unnecessary damage inflicted on so many by the war on drugs. And worse yet, even as cannabis...
Bernie Sanders’ Plan Would Legalize Cannabis in First 100 Days of Presidency
Federal cannabis legalization could become a reality after the 2020 presidential election, especially if Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) takes the White House.
The longtime cannabis...
Besito Announces National Expungement Week Campaign
LOS ANGELES – besito, the LA-based cannabis brand known for their 2:1 balanced dose, brass hexagon shaped vapes, has announced a partnership with Equity First...
Cannabis Job Recruiter Vangst Debuts Social Equity Program
Vangst, a leading cannabis hiring platform, has launched a social equity program for those typically shut out of the cannabis industry.
The legal cannabis industry...
Cannabis Legalization Advocate Beto O’Rourke Wants Drug War Reparations
Former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke is calling for the federal government to issue “drug war justice grants” to those imprisoned for non-violent cannabis convictions.
The...
“Bern” One? Bernie Sanders Talks Cannabis Legalization With Joe Rogan
Cannabis legalization is backed by most of the Democratic Party’s candidates vying for the party’s nomination, with the notable exception of former Vice President...
Jetty Extracts, PAX Labs Launch Fundraiser for California Wildfire Relief
OAKLAND, Calif. – The cannabis industry has a big heart that shows itself by making community outreach and contributing to those in need. In...
Jay-Z Jumps into the Cannabis Game with Role at Caliva
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cannabis company Caliva announced today that hip hop legend Jay-Z will join the company, with the title of chief brand...
