Cannabis legalization and racial justice are two major topics that have been discussed and argued throughout the nation for decades on end. A study recorded by the American Medical Association highlights an unsettling correlation between the two. The…
Hats off to Orange County, Florida, for becoming the newest county to enact “Ban the Box” policies for government positions. The new law deems that those looking for jobs with the county “will no longer have to disclose…
It’s no surprise that Washingtonians are voting for safety over the status quo. The drug war has resulted in death and devastation for millions of Americans. A policy change could save lives, reduce fear, stigma, and shame amongst…
Justice is put to the test in Montgomery, Alabama, as Claudette Colvin files a request to erase her 1955 arrest and probation from her record. At just 15 years old and months before Rosa Parks made headlines, Colvin…
The topic of Cannabis has a not-so-funny way of splitting the nation into factions. As more states move towards legalization, the hypocrisy of outdated drug policies, namely those in relation to marijuana, become more and more prevalent. Los…
The status quo dissolved into a cloud of uncertainty during the pandemic, prompting both negative and positive shifts within the American System. Five Maryland lawmakers recently addressed a positive change that should remain going forth: The assessment of…
As more and more states make efforts towards marijuana legalization, it’s important to pay special attention to communities that have been disproportionately harmed by prohibition in the past. Pennsylvania recently introduced a legalization bill that features a particular…
The second-largest private employer in the United States announced a change of heart toward ex-employees previously fired for testing positive for marijuana. As Amazon continues to grow at a shocking pace, employee demand increases as well. The implementation…
When it comes to outdated marijuana policies, decriminalization is merely the tip of the iceberg. New Jersey lawmakers are demonstrating an eagerness to reform the state’s justice system by granting over 362,000 expungements for New Jerseyites with low-level…