Author: Danielius Wallace

As Portland City Council finalizes the 2020-21 citywide budget, the City’s Budget Committee has proposed a budget that dedicates over one-third of the City’s general fund budget on policing. How we spend our public funds expresses our values as a city, and we do not believe that our city should continue to over-invest scarce resources […]

During a marijuana campaign rally in South Carolina, US Senator (I-VT) and presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, asked the audience if any one of them had been arrested for possessing marijuana or knew anyone who had. Dozens of hands shot up. “Holy God. Whoa…that’s a lot of people. Alright, who wants to tell me what’s happened?” […]

Working at the intersection of the cannabis industry, racial equity, and reparative justice, National Expungement Week seeks to right some of the wrongs of a harsh criminal justice system. Actor/Producer and cannabis advocate Seth Rogen released a PSA to remind people about the importance of upcoming National Expungement Week (N.E.W.), taking place from September 21-28, […]

According to Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) the total number of people arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year and outdid most other arrests, including for the commission of violent crimes. There were more weed arrests for pot in 2018 than for aggravated assault, burglary, arson, fraud, […]

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) delivered a letter to both chambers of Congress on Oct. 3, 2109 urging its members to promote sensible federal action as reports of vaping illnesses continue to rise. The letter pointed out that the majority of fatalities and illnesses have been linked to illicit vape cartridge products. The letter, […]

If Florida approves recreational marijuana in the November 2020 election, the number of jobs related to hemp and cannabis could increase more than sevenfold by 2025. The prediction comes from a new study conducted by New Frontier Data. “Assuming full federal legalization, New Frontier Data estimates cannabis jobs could reach 128,587 by 2025,” says John […]

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), named after the actor who has Parkinson’s disease, reiterated its support for increased access to medical cannabis for research purposes. The foundation is also promoting three specific cannabis reform bills that would eliminate barriers to research. “Removing barriers for medical cannabis is one way in which Congress can help […]

I’ve been advocating for Cannabis for a lifetime and I have never been as certain as I am now that we in the Cannabis community are finally overcoming the hatred and fear imposed on us by the authoritarian state, and I think this freedom is dawning because of the unfolding discoveries about CBD and the […]

As more states legalize cannabis and more research comes about regarding this plant, the paradigm of thought in the American people about this topic is continually evolving and changing (for the better!).  The most recent poll about this subject comes from the Pew Research Center, and is making headlines all over.   Some things to note […]

As we move towards normalization and ending the stigma that still surrounds the cannabis plant, it is critical that we recognize those who are working to do just that. Recently, High Times announced the High Times Female 50 honorees, and recognized them at an event in Los Angeles last month. Among those women was Jamie Pearson, […]