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.
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Prison-to-Pot Farms Confront Legacy Of War On Drugs
“Our saying here is we grow weed at a prison to help people get out of prison for growing weed,”
New Bill Takes Aim At California’s Slow Progress Clearing Pot Convictions
California would set new deadlines to dismiss and seal many cannabis convictions under a bill introduced Wednesday
Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis To Provide A Second Chance, Reform Criminal Justice System
Earlier this year, House Bill 2050 was introduced – a measure to allow for the legal sale of adult-use cannabis through a permitting structure for growers, processors, and dispensaries.
Seth Rogen Says Racist Cannabis Policing Harms Black Community, But Expungement Can Help
Actor, comedian, filmmaker and cannabis entrepreneur, Seth Rogen shared support for expungement of criminal records for cannabis crimes
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Weed Brand is Not Only Beautiful, but Also Committed to Social Justice
It’s been nine months since Canadian actor, writer, producer, and director Seth Rogen co-founded his Cannabis brand Houseplant with his childhood friend and “Pineapple Express” creator and screenwriter, Evan Goldberg.
Seth Rogen Joins Calls for Cannabis Amnesty in Canada
Actor Seth Rogen is joining calls for the Canadian government to expunge the criminal records of drug users who were convicted of simple pot possession.
Growing Chorus in Canada Calls For Pardoning Marijuana Convictions
CANNABIS CULTURE – More Canadians are asking the government to take action on pardoning marijuana-related convictions as the country moves forward with pot legalization.
Liberals Should Immediately Legalize Marijuana Possession and Expunge Criminal Records: NDP Justice Critic
CANNABIS CULTURE – NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin recently pressed the governing Liberal Party in the House of Commons for action on campaign promises to legalize marijuana possession and overturn criminal records for pot crimes.
REDEEM Act Aims to Fix Criminal Justice System
CANNABIS CUTLURE - A pair of US senators from opposite sides of the political spectrum have teamed up in a bid to fix "the nation's broken criminal justice system."
