Why Organized Labor is Fighting for Legalization
Thu / Jan 9th
On January 1, Illinois rolled out what is set to become the second-largest recreational cannabis market in the world. And,… Read More
Activism
Cannabis activism is responsible for turning over prohibition across the world. Advocates for the plant spoke up for decriminalization, adult-use laws, and more even when talking about marijuana was heavily stigmatized. Brave actions by brave people like Dennis Peron, Mary Jane Rathbun, Steve DeAngelo, and more set the stage for the cannabis industry as we know it today. Below are articles featuring the theme of cannabis activism:
Steve DeAngelo: Evolution of the Cannabis Industry
Wed / Sep 11th
Steve DeAngelo — who is is nothing short of a cannabis industry icon, having co-founded Harborside, Steep Hill Labs, Arcview… Read More
Travis Howard: The Business of Normalizing Cannabis
Thu / Jul 25th
Travis Howard is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer for Shift, a Colorado-based cannabis producer and product manufacturer. Travis recently… Read More
Sister Kate: Forming a Sisterhood of Cannabis Nuns
Wed / Jul 10th
Activism, healing, empowerment — these are important foundations for the Sisters of the Valley, a group of self-described cannabis nuns… Read More
Quebec Bill 2 to Ban Public Cannabis Consumption Under Fire by Patients
Tue / Feb 26th
Quebec’s Bill 2, written to raise the legal age for cannabis consumption and ban public smoking, is the target of… Read More
Report: 79% of Massachusetts Cannabis Contracts Are Abuse of Municipal Power
Thu / Jan 24th
Cannabis advocates in Massachusetts said that after a review of contracts between cannabis companies and local governments they have determined… Read More
Portland Gives Grants to African American Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Thu / Jan 24th
The city of Portland, Oregon has issued two grants to cannabis businesses owned by African Americans, The Oregonian reports. According to Portland… Read More
New Minnesota Group Pushes Lawmakers to Legalize
Thu / Jan 17th
A newly-formed organization in Minnesota is talking to legislators about introducing legalization legislation as early as the end of the… Read More
Idaho Advocates Plan Legalization Voter Initiative for 2020
Thu / Jan 3rd
Advocacy groups Legalize Idaho and Idaho Moms for Marijuana held a rally at the Idaho State Capitol Building on New… Read More
Rick Thompson: Michigan’s Long, Winding Road to Cannabis Freedom
Thu / Dec 13th
Rick Thompson is a cannabis advocate, citizen journalist, and organizer of the Michigan Cannabis Business Development Conferences. His efforts helped see… Read More
MMJ Supporters Rally at Texas Capitol
Mon / Oct 22nd
Medical cannabis supporters met at the Texas state capitol on Saturday to rally for the reform of MMJ laws in… Read More
Washington Cannabis Industry Unites Against Candy Ban
Fri / Oct 12th
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board passed sudden rules recently banning infused hard candy, tarts, fruit chews, jellies, and… Read More
The Cannabis Alliance Looks for Sustainable Packaging Options
Thu / Sep 6th
Washington state has come under fire recently for allowing garbage from its legal cannabis system to find its way into… Read More
Marijuana Policy Project Appoints New Executive Director
Tue / Aug 14th
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), after months of considering qualified candidates, has hired activist Steve Hawkins to the position of… Read More
Dr. Jason Pirozzolo: Helping Doctors Understand Medical Cannabis
Thu / Jul 19th
Dr. Jason Pirozzolo is a co-founder of The American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association, a collection of physicians and medical researchers who… Read More
Cannabis Advocates Running for Office in Washington State
Thu / Jun 28th
Washington state’s cannabis caucus is poised to grow this year, with at least five candidates who are either cannabis activists,… Read More
Derek Cloutier: Veterans, PTSD, and Medical Cannabis
Thu / Mar 29th
Derek Cloutier is the president and co-founder of the New England Veterans Alliance, a non-profit organization that helps veterans reduce… Read More
Brian Applegarth: Cannabis Tourism in California
Wed / Feb 14th
Brian Applegarth is the CEO and founder of Emerald Country Tours, founder of the Cannabis Trail, and founder of the… Read More
Activist Dennis Peron, Who Sparked California’s Medical Cannabis Movement, Dies at 72
Mon / Jan 29th
Medical cannabis activist Dennis Peron, who is often credited as the “father of medical marijuana,” passed away on January 27… Read More
Cannabis Tech Company Partners with Nonprofit to Increase Social Equity in Cannabis
Fri / Jan 19th
Eaze is partnering with Oakland, California-based nonprofit The Hood Incubator in their efforts to bring social equity to the cannabis space.… Read More
Jedidiah Haney: Organizing the Cannabis Community with Social Entrepreneurship
Wed / Dec 20th
Jedidiah Haney is a cannabis activist and entrepreneur who is an outspoken advocate for sensible cannabis regulations and opponent to… Read More
Michigan Cannabis Legalization Campaign Submits Ballot Initiative Signatures
Tue / Nov 21st
Michigan’s Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted more than 365,000 signatures to state officials on Monday – 100,000 more… Read More
UK Lawmakers Join Activists for ‘Cannabis Tea Party’
Wed / Oct 11th
Members of the United Kingdom Parliament joined medical cannabis activists for a “cannabis tea party” outside Parliament as part of… Read More
Arkansas AG Denies Adult-Use Ballot Initiative Over Language ‘Ambiguities’
Tue / Oct 10th
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has rejected a proposed cannabis legalization ballot initiative over “ambiguities” in the measure which she… Read More
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