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criminal justice
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Legal Marijuana and Restorative Justice
Restorative justice aims to make up for past harms done to those arrested for nonviolent marijuana-related crimes.
February 9, 2018
Seattle Could Dismiss Over 1,000 Marijuana Convictions
In a string of attempts to minimize the negative effects of earlier cannabis prohibition laws, Seattle could dismiss over 1,000 marijuana convictions.
February 8, 2018
Is Colorado About To Release Prisoners With Marijuana Convictions?
With Colorado about to release prisoners with marijuana convictions, progress in criminal justice reform is undeniable. Will Colorado lead other states?
February 7, 2018
California’s History of Arresting Minorities for Marijuana
The United States has a long history of arresting minorities for marijuana at a significantly higher rate than white people. Even in the supposedly progressive California.
February 7, 2018
California Could Dismiss ALL Marijuana Convictions Dating Back To 1975
Starting with San Francisco, California could dismiss all marijuana convictions dating back to the 1970s.
February 5, 2018
Is Iowa Moving To Decriminalize Weed Possession?
State lawmakers are talking about reducing possession penalties. So is Iowa moving to decriminalize weed possession?
February 2, 2018
Mother Charged For Treating Her Daughter’s Anxiety With Weed
In a state with legalized marijuana, there was a mother charged for treating her daughter's anxiety with weed.
January 31, 2018
11 Markets That Benefit From Weed Legalization
What are some of the markets that benefit from weed legalization? The possibilities are endless.
January 31, 2018
British Columbia Abolishes Inhumane Solitary Confinement
How one Canadian province is leading the way on criminal justice reform.
January 25, 2018
The Marijuana Justice Act: What It Is And Why It’s Critical
How some lawmakers are fighting back against Jeff Sessions.
January 19, 2018