As our nation looks for more ways of treating mental health disorders, Michigan narrows in on two crucial conversations: 1) the benefits of cannabis and 2) suicide prevention amongst veterans. The discussion regarding the mental health benefits of…
The criminalization of public cannabis use is detrimental to social progress and allows law enforcement to incarcerate Black people at disproportionate rates. As expected, New York City has seen a drastic reduction in marijuana-related arrests since the state…
Citizens voicing their opinions at public meetings is an important part of our democracy. What is equally important, one could argue, is that law enforcement does now abuse their power and violate the privacy of these speakers in…
A state that once reported nearly the highest number of marijuana arrests in the nation is demonstrating newfound forgiveness toward citizens with cannabis-related convictions. Out of 360,000 eligible cases and convictions in the state of New Jersey, roughly…
As part of the California appellate court decision in All of Us or None v. Hamrick, an individual’s date of birth and driver’s license number can no longer identify a criminal defendant in public records. The ruling complicates…
It’s no secret that individuals with criminal records face added scrutiny during the job application process. However, according to a new survey, most Americans support businesses hiring individuals with prior convictions. Common misconceptions deter many employers from hiring…
Colorado’s new Cannabis Business Office, CBO, aims to grow and support the state’s marijuana industry. Cannabis tax revenue will fund the new division, created by a bill signed in March this year. The Cannabis Business Office will operate…
Hope for a more inclusive City workforce has appeared on the Kansas City horizon, as certain officials continue to advocate for reform. Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) recently introduced a proposed ordinance that would eliminate pre-employment marijuana testing for…
The conversation regarding the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings has turned heads across the nation, and Massachusetts Lawmakers are seeking ways to provide concrete evidence that these substances are in fact beneficial in treating certain mental health…