Top Cannabis News Stories 2021
The cannabis industry has come a long way since the beginning of the year. Here’s a recap of the top seven stories at Honeysuckle that defined the year for cannabis users in 2021. Cannabis...
Criminal Justice
Matthew Baker Jr. Case Update: No Evidence Found to Qualify Georgia Man for Death Penalty
Honeysuckle follows up on the case of Matthew Baker, the only Black suspect in the McDonough, Georgia “Bonfire Killings.” Racial bias from law enforcement and the judicial system may cause him to face the death penalty, but new evidence suggests Baker’s innocence.
PAX Labs Celebrates Last Prisoner Project’s 2nd Anniversary Advocating for Cannabis Prisoners
PAX Labs honors two years of Last Prisoner Project’s work to free and support people incarcerated for cannabis with a collaborative bucket hat and tote while also sharing the stories of LPP’s Legacy Fellows Stephanie Shepard and Donte West.
Chokeholds and "No-Knock" Entries Banned in New Justice Department Policy
The United States Department of Justice announced a new policy limiting the use of chokeholds and "no-knock" entries, among other forceful practices, for federal law enforcement.
Justice for Matthew Baker Jr: Racial Bias in McDonough, Georgia Could Send an Innocent Man to Death Row
Racial bias could convict Matthew Baker, the only Black suspect in the McDonough, Georgia "Bonfire Killings" case. The advocacy nonprofit FAIR is campaigning to save his life.
"Women & Justice": A Conversation Between Lucy Lang and Shawanna Vaughn
“Women are the epicenter of the Earth, without us nothing can happen, and our numbers...
Trial By Fire: Director Edward Zwick Puts the U.S. Criminal Justice System on Trial
In addition to focusing on a malfunctioning criminal justice system, Zwick also wanted to look at how poverty and a lack of education play into its failure.
Mike was my First Cellmate
He had tattoos from head to toe, or more literally, from neck to ankle. The homemade prison ink had faded and ran together.
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