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Leah Sankey

Leah Sankey is a freelance journalist drawn to covering innovative ideas, unconventional people and social justice. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Florida Gulf Coast University and experience working in newsrooms as a reporter and editor. She lives in West Palm Beach with her partner and their two rescue pups.

Cannabis is No Longer on U.N.'s List of Most Dangerous Drugs
Though largely symbolic, the reclassification acknowledges the plant’s medicinal value and could help countries that look to the UN for guidance to bolster legalization efforts.
Leah Sankey
December 11, 2020
Jay-Z is Taking over California's Pot Industry
"Although we know we can't fully redeem the injustices created by the 'war on drugs', we can help shape a brighter and inclusive future."
Leah Sankey
December 3, 2020
Mexico to Legalize and Clear Cannabis Records
Mexican lawmakers expect legalization to weaken the country’s powerful and violent drug cartels.
Leah Sankey
November 26, 2020
In New York, Necessity Spurs Renewed Push for Legalization
The Empire State is in dire need of economic relief, and marijuana may be exactly what it needs.
Leah Sankey
November 18, 2020
Florida School District Fires Veteran for Medical Marijuana Use
Mike Hickman is a combat military veteran, and despite all he's sacrificed, is now jobless for taking his medicine.
Leah Sankey
November 12, 2020
New Zealand's Cannabis Legalization Ballot Fails
The justice minister said that the bill’s passage is “highly unlikely.” He added that it would require roughly 70 percent of the special votes to be in favor for the referendum to pass.
Leah Sankey
November 2, 2020
Former NBA Player Shawn Kemp to Open Seattle's First Black-Owned Dispensary
The cannabis industry is largely comprised of white dispensary owners, the NBA legend hopes to inspire more people of color to get involved in Seattle.
Leah Sankey
October 26, 2020
Poll: Montana Voters Want Legal Weed
There are two marijuana legalization initiatives on Montana’s November ballot.
Leah Sankey
October 20, 2020
Playboy Pushes for Cannabis Legalization
"For far too long, our nation's policy toward cannabis has been backward and punitive, leading to decades of injustice in our legal system and to social stigma and shame,"
Leah Sankey
October 14, 2020
New Zealand Prime Minister Admits to Past Cannabis Use
Ardern is New Zealand's most popular prime minister in a century.
Leah Sankey
October 8, 2020