War On Drugs

The Summer of Busts

Jam band and EDM concerts alike are being plagued by excessive police anti-drug activity.

1 year ago

India: Man Dies in Police Custody After MDMA Arrest, Officers Suspended

Thamir Jifri, 30, died August 1 while in police custody for MDMA possession. A postmortem examination led to eight officers…

1 year ago

New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections

A city official says the ordinance “will help provide a stable workplace, stronger workforce, and contribute to a better overall…

1 year ago

DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are Winning

Drug use is higher than ever as the DEA celebrates its 50th anniversary.

1 year ago

New York Cannabis Social Equity Fund Secures $150 Million Investment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million…

1 year ago

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…

2 years ago

Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses

The measure allows for 52 more cannabis retailers between 2024 and 2032 in Washington.

2 years ago

Colorado Launches Loan Program for Cannabis Social Equity Businesses

A new program from Colorado’s Cannabis Business Office and nonprofit partner NuProject will provide loans to cannabis social equity businesses.

2 years ago

Australian Cannabis Activists Protest THC Ban for Drivers

Activists staged a 4/20 protest featuring a cavalcade of military vehicles traveling the streets of Sydney to publicize failed policies.

2 years ago

San Diego Receives Cannabis Equity Grant To Boost Local Weed Industry

The city of San Diego received $880,000 as part of the program.

2 years ago