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June 20, 2021
Richeda Ashmeade was just 12-years-old when her father was incarcerated. In light of Father’s Day, she reflects on their last…
June 15, 2021
Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Cori Bush (D-MO) are introducing sweeping legislation to decriminalize drug use.
May 17, 2021
"We need to increase awareness, help educate our culture," music mogul Percy Miller said, "and help prepare the imprisoned for…
May 1, 2021
Social equity has been a selling point for marijuana legalization in many states, but so far the goals have far…
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April 23, 2021
This week marked the celebration of 4/20, and we’d be remiss not to recognize the sticky-icky-est holiday on the Dear…
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April 20, 2021
Check out everything you need to know about the origins of the annual marijuana holiday 4/20 and why weed smokers…
April 8, 2021
Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed changes.
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April 3, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring a marijuana legalization bill before the Senate, regardless of President Biden's support.
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April 2, 2021
In a statement to theGrio, Jay-Z praised New York's legalization of marijuana for paving the way for an "equitable cannabis…
March 31, 2021
"It's past time we right this wrong," New York Attorney General Letitia James contended late Tuesday after the bill passed.
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March 28, 2021
The law would take effect immediately if passed, though sales wouldn’t start immediately as rules and a proposed cannabis board…
Mayor Lovely Warren
March 27, 2021
Mayor Lovely Warren of the City of Rochester wants to legalize recreational marijuana in NY and use those funds for…
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March 25, 2021
New York lawmakers have finally come to an agreement around marijuana. Officials have agreed to legalize the drug for recreational…
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March 23, 2021
In 15 states and Washington, D.C. recreational use of cannabis is allowed, yet President Biden remains opposed to legalization.
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March 20, 2021
Marvin David Scott III died on March 14 after being restrained, pepper-sprayed and cloaked by county jail detention officers.
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March 19, 2021
Dozens of hopeful employees have allegedly been suspended, asked to resign, or placed in a remote work program by the…
February 28, 2021
Virginia becomes the first Southern state to vote to legalize marijuana, joining 15 other states and the District of Columbia.
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February 7, 2021
The marijuana shortage can be blamed on heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and…
February 6, 2021
Virginia is on track to become the first Southern state to legalize marijuana after the General Assembly voted 55-42 in…
December 6, 2020
Two teens were charged for the shooting death of 19-year-old Tavon Holder on Thanksgiving night after meeting up to sell…