OpEd: Dear California, This Isn’t Legalization
In this powerful speech, industry leader Ben Larson critiques California’s restrictive cannabis policies and calls for smarter, more inclusive legalization that protects […]
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Bern and London to Host New Cannabis Events Led by Chronic Pain Patients
In a fragmented European cannabis landscape, one thing is clear: patients are driving the conversation forward. This fall, the international initiative We, […]
Cannabis Is the Third Party America’s Been Waiting For
For decades, American politics has been locked in a stale headlock between Democrats and Republicans. Red versus blue, left versus right—the duopoly […]
Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Anti-Weed Lobby Smart Approaches to Marijuana
On August 25, the nonprofit group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) sent a letter to President Donald Trump, calling on him not […]
From Prison to Purpose: Deshaun Durham’s Fight for Cannabis Justice
Eight months ago, Deshaun Durham walked out of a Kansas prison two weeks before Christmas. He had been sentenced to serve eight […]
Every Two Minutes, Someone in America Is Arrested for Marijuana
The United States may have dozens of legal cannabis markets and billions in annual sales, but prohibition hasn’t gone away. According to […]
Veterans Imprisoned for Cannabis Take Their Case to Congress: Here’s How to Support Them
Even as cannabis legalization spreads across America, a stark injustice remains unresolved: veterans imprisoned for nonviolent cannabis offenses are still serving long […]
This Recovery Month, Here’s How to Support Accessible Paths to Healing
Every September, National Recovery Month shines a light on the millions of people facing addiction and searching for ways forward. In Denver, […]
When Cannabis Brands Blur Into Youth Culture, Regulators Notice: Lessons From Tobacco’s Past
TL;DR: Cannabis is meant to be enjoyable for adults. But when products start looking like candy or cartoons, the line gets blurry. […]
Meet MAPS’ New Co-Executive Directors: Betty Aldworth and Ismail Lourido Ali
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has been at the center of psychedelic science and advocacy for nearly four decades. From […]