“As a public defender, I saw the effects of criminalizing marijuana.”
EXCERPT: ‘A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO CANNABIS’
“We should create a list of strains and products that work for each of our conditions,” said the cancer patient as they settled into their chairs. “And put it on the internet so everyone can see it.” The rest of the group murmured their approval.
‘WE NEED TO PUT OUR MONEY THERE AND NOT ON PROSECUTION’
State Rep.-elect Nika Elugardo knows the dangers of illegal drug trade. “It creates violence, it perpetuates poverty, you see thousands of dollars going through in plastic baggies and meanwhile our water is getting cut off.”
REP. CARVALHO TAKES HIGH ROAD IN DA’S CONTEST
“You can look at that as possession, a misdemeanor, or you could charge them for a felony distribution. Or you can look at the entire situation and look at probation—the power is supreme. Let’s look at a restorative justice.”
IS THERE MOLDY CANNABIS IN MASS?
Experienced and educated cannabis consumers are concerned about mold in their medicine. They talk about it at conferences and online, and report negative experiences to vendors, hoping for corrections.
WHY BOSTON DESPERATELY NEEDS A MAYOR OF CANNABIS
“A cannabis cafe, where you can buy and consume on site, is allowed under the law. But there’s a process.”
THIS IS WHAT PROHIBITION LOOKS LIKE IN A LEGAL STATE
Inside the war against cannabis in Milford, which could have major Commonwealth-wide implications
STONEWALLED: MEET THE ACTIVISTS AND BUSINESSPEOPLE BACKING #DISOWNSTONE IN BOSTON
“Roger Stone coming to the city of Boston is another indicator of racism, misogyny, and sexism being accepted in this city by people in power.”
DAVE’S NOT HERE: HOW A PROTEST AT SPEAKER DELEO’S HOUSE BECAME A PROXY FOR POLITICAL POSITIONING ON CANNABIS
Apparently a guy who will do anything for his boss, who can substantially increase the rep’s earning power with the right appointment, Rogers came out to defend the speaker and to attack angry voters.
‘LET ME MAKE THIS DISTINCTION’
Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson on embracing cannabis reform
