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Alvi Ghaznavi is watching NJ celebrate its legal market from behind bars
Christopher Minaya - Published on March 18, 2022Read moreFor Alvi and America’s 40,000 prisoners of prohibition, The War on Drugs was simply a ‘War on Us’–Join Last Prisoner Project’s fight to free them all.
My store was robbed on Tuesday. We’re still recovering from the trauma
Amara Barnes - Published on March 18, 2022Read moreOur store’s inability to accept credit cards has left my co-workers staring at the barrel of a gun. Twice. Something’s got to change.
New Jersey is latest battleground for social equity in cannabis
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 16, 2022Read moreLegal weed sales could start as soon as late April in NJ, but lawmakers are still fighting claims that the game is rigged.
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Why can’t America defend Brittney Griner as if she owned the vapes?
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 16, 2022Read moreMany pro athletes use cannabis to maintain their mental and physical health. And that’s okay. It’s time to stop pretending otherwise.
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New Jersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 15, 2022Read moreNew Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission is prioritizing business license applicants that were most affected by the War on Drugs.
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LAPD raids Jungle Boys dispensary, seizing $174,000 in cash and tips
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 10, 2022Read moreAfter paying $18 million in taxes last year, TLC’s Los Angeles store was raided over a $66,000 fine that was being legally contested.
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Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 10, 2022Read moreFines would be capped at about $150 dollars.
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New York Gov. Hochul wants drug war victims to open first legal dispensaries
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 9, 2022Read more100 equity licensees will get $200 million to open first, Governor hopes.
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Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis
Josiah Hesse - Published on March 7, 2022Read moreThe author of ‘Runners High’ explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia over cannabis oil
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 6, 2022Read moreCustoms officials have had Griner in custody since February, and she could face up to 10 years according to Russian law.
