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Incarceration
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U.S. Drug Policy Director Discusses Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling
Dr. Rahul Gupta comments on the promising progress so far, as well as a misleading statement that rescheduling would have an impact on racial disparities.
California Task Force Recommends Apology, Drug War Reparations for Black Americans
A California task force voted on Saturday to officially recommend a series of proposals to compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm caused by discriminatory policy and the War on Drugs.
Mission of Justice: The Weldon Project and Mission Green
The Weldon Project’s Mission Green initiative is working to free those behind bars for marijuana-related offenses.
Why Should We Care If Pot Offenders Get Released From Prison?
"The enforcement of cannabis criminalization is one of this nation's biggest hypocrisies as tens of thousands remain behind bars, while others are privileged to generate millions of dollars."
Louisiana Mulls Locking Up Kids For Weed Again
Minors could face jail time for possessing small amounts of cannabis under a bill being considered by Louisiana lawmakers.
Decriminalize Nature and Students For Sensible Drug Policy Create a Community Healing Alliance
Decriminalize Nature and Students for Sensible Drug Policy have come together to fight against the traumatic impact of the War on Drugs.
Ohio Cultivator and Non-profit Organization Offer Education Program in Cultivation
Formerly incarcerated individuals can now learn how to cultivate cannabis through a Ohio non-profit program called URC Grows.
Gov’t Shutdown Holds Up Hemp Farmers, Keeps Non-Violent Drug Offenders in Jail
Trump’s wall gambit has handicapped the implementation of new, important legislation, and it's impacting thousands of lives.
Born In Prison: One Woman’s Story of Working with Incarcerated Women
Deborah Jiang Stein was born in prison, where she lived with her incarcerated mother for the first year…
Yes, California Is Still Arresting Thousands for Marijuana Each Year
Some say the legalization of a recreational marijuana market is not needed in California; they contend the medical…