Articles by Leah Sankey
- Cannabis is No Longer on U.N.'s List of Most Dangerous DrugsThough 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. 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."December 3, 2020
- Mexico to Legalize and Clear Cannabis RecordsMexican lawmakers expect legalization to weaken the country’s powerful and violent drug cartels.November 26, 2020
- In New York, Necessity Spurs Renewed Push for LegalizationThe Empire State is in dire need of economic relief, and marijuana may be exactly what it needs.November 18, 2020
- Florida School District Fires Veteran for Medical Marijuana UseMike Hickman is a combat military veteran, and despite all he's sacrificed, is now jobless for taking his medicine. November 12, 2020
- New Zealand's Cannabis Legalization Ballot FailsThe 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. November 2, 2020
- Former NBA Player Shawn Kemp to Open Seattle's First Black-Owned DispensaryThe cannabis industry is largely comprised of white dispensary owners, the NBA legend hopes to inspire more people of color to get involved in Seattle. October 26, 2020
- Poll: Montana Voters Want Legal WeedThere are two marijuana legalization initiatives on Montana’s November ballot.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,"October 14, 2020
- New Zealand Prime Minister Admits to Past Cannabis UseArdern is New Zealand's most popular prime minister in a century.October 8, 2020