Cannabis Industry Experts Speak: The Good and Bad of Business in 2022
We asked five cannabis industry experts from different sectors to share their insights on the good, bad, and political parts of doing plant-based business in 2022.
Politics
Shawanna E. Vaughn For New York State Assembly, 70th District: From Prison to Forbes to Politics
Shawanna E. Vaughn, founder of the nonprofit Silent Cry, is a first-time candidate for the New York State Assembly's 70th District (Harlem). But her lifelong experience with systemic inequities allows her to focus on the most important community needs.
Taylor Swift: Changing the Narrative, Inspiring Olivia Rodrigo, and Confronting Misogyny
The rerelease of “This Love (Taylor’s Version)” reminds fans who Taylor Swift used to be and how she has inspired a new generation of female artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, to reclaim their narratives.
Gary Chambers' Senate Campaign in Louisiana Stirs the Pot: Candidate for Congress Is Pro-Cannabis, Anti-Gerrymandering
Gary Chambers went viral with his Senate campaign ads when he smoked a blunt and burned the Confederate flag. Now the Congress hopeful from Louisiana is gaining more ground among the cannabis community. Can he win in 2022?
House Advances Historic MORE Act to Decriminalize Cannabis at the Federal Level
The House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, legislation to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, for the second time. What's next?
I Can Relate: An Op-ed by Shawanna Vaughn: A Harlem Resident Running For for New York State Assembly, 70th District
Shawanna Vaughn is a new contender for New York State Assembly's 70th District. But she can relate to the Harlem community - here's why the people should vote for her to represent them in office.
Jessica Jackson of REFORM Alliance on Prison, Parole and Systemic Failure: "Hurt People Hurt People"
Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer of REFORM Alliance and a co-creator of the 2018 First Step Act, is working to change our nation's failures within the prison and parole systems.
Weed in the White House: An Overview of Hemp, Marijuana, and the Presidency
George Washington. Christopher Columbus. William Shakespeare. Joan of Arc. Thomas Jefferson. What do these behemoths...
CannPack East 2021: Cannabis Packaging Evolves as New York Industry Licensing and Regulation Grow
At CannPack East 2021, industry experts raised critical discussions on cannabis packaging licensing, regulation and design; the founders of the New York City Cannabis Industry Association explained why trade associations help push state legalization forward.
North Carolina Restricts Prisoners' Mail Access
On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced that it is enacting a new policy to digitize all mail sent to prison populations.
The Future of New York's Home Grow at NYCCIA/HVCIA's Wake & Bake Fundraiser
Members of the New York City Cannabis Industry Association and Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry Association discussed New York's future for home-grow and fair housing at the Wake & Bake fundraiser on Staten Island.
Could the Supreme Court Legalize Weed at the Federal Level?
The Supreme Court's powers of judicial review could allow the justices to legalize cannabis on a federal level - but how likely is the Roberts Court to do so?
House Judiciary Committee Advances Historic Cannabis Legislation
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the MORE Act, critical legislation to repeal federal cannabis prohibition, for the second time. Will this finally help the bill succeed?
Don't Let Poverty Stigmas Lead to Increased Food Insecurity
Ahead of International Food Waste Awareness Day, it's crucial that we remember those coping with food insecurity. Pastor Isaac Scott believes the stigmas surrounding poverty make the economic struggles with food even more untenable - but addressing these issues can shift the narrative.
Would Eric Adams' "Police Reforms" Really Change the NYPD?
Democratic Mayoral candidate Eric Adams has branded himself "The People's Candidate" and claimed support for sweeping police reforms. But would any of his plans really change the NYPD's racially-biased practices? Welcome, folks, to an idea of the Adams administration.
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