Last Prisoner Project and McCann NY Launch “The Pen To Right History”
LAST PRISONER PROJECT – TO HELP LIBERATE THOSE INCARCERATED FOR NON-VIOLENT CANNABIS OFFENSES
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Shackled in Hypocrisy
CANNABIS CULTURE – Five years after decriminalization historical cannabis records still block thousands of South Africans from immigration and employment. Here are a few of their stories.
Cautious Relief As South Africa Directs ‘Cannabis Kids’ Away From Prison
CANNABIS CULTURE – From now until 2024, there’s a tight window-period whereby no South African child may be arrested, prosecuted, or diverted from society for possessing cannabis, and cannabis records of kids must be expunged, the country’s highest court has ordered.
Ex-Inmate Hails NYC´s Cannabis Licensing as Inclusive, Fantastic
CANNABIS CULTURE – On 9 March, the New York State’s Cannabis Control Board announced that it’s prioritizing dispensary of the first 100 cannabis licenses to applicants with past marijuana-related offenses. For ex-inmate, Coss Marte, this is a good turn of events.
3 Years After Weed Legalization, Ontario Man Still Can’t Enter U.S. Due to 20-year-old Pot Charge
Federal program to grant pardons too ‘burdensome,’ doesn’t go far enough, activists say.
NORML Comments On Proposed Pathway to End Marijuana Prohibition
CANNABIS CULTURE – Sens. Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden unveil their long-awaited proposal for public comment.
Super-Majority of Poll Respondents Vote to Expunge Cannabis Convictions
CANNABIS CULTURE – In a recent survey of over 7000 Washington citizens performed and published by YouGov.com, 70% of respondents supported expunging non-violent cannabis convictions.
