Below you'll find a list of all posts from December, 2024
Photo Credit: Zachary Caraway Frederika McClary Easley, president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), brings over 15 years of experience in organized labor to her role. Known for analyzing policy through an equity lens, Easley leads stakeholder engagement initiatives, making her a key figure in advocacy for health and wellness equity. She is guiding the organization through a dynamic …
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum. Among these critics are opponents of the War on Drugs and mass incarceration, which President Biden played a personal role in architecting throughout his political career. Jason Ortiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project, joins Rattling the Bars to discuss Hunter Biden’s pardon …
PRESS RELEASE DECEMBER 3, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT media@drugpolicy.org New York, N.Y. — A group of 18 organizations including New York civil rights organizations, small business supporters, cannabis social equity leaders, and drug research advocates today sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochulexpressing serious concerns about the administration’s pivot away from the equity commitments outlined in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation …