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What's happening with the MORE Act?

What’s happening with the MORE Act?

Megan McEntee May 11, 2022
Legislators are working on our nation’s next step in healing the wounds from the war on drugs. But what is it, and why should we support it? Here is everything you need to know about the current landscape of federal decriminalization.
Understanding Oregon’s Cannabis Arrest and Incarceration Data

Understanding Oregon’s Cannabis Arrest and Incarceration Data

Mac Larsen February 20, 2022

Oregon’s incarceration data provides insight into the progress and problems with the state’s drug policies and legislation. In 1973 Oregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession...

Cultivating Progress: Cultiva Law

Cultivating Progress: Cultiva Law

Megan McEntee February 20, 2022

Aaron Pelley made his name as a cannabis lawyer in the early 2000s. He not only won a large case, but made the argument that his client deserved to get his cannabis back.  “That made them...

Prosecuting Peace: lasting impacts of cannabis prohibition 

Prosecuting Peace: lasting impacts of cannabis prohibition 

Gino Savaria February 20, 2022

The isolated backwoods of Douglas county enticed Chris Poulos as a reprieve from the excessive stimulation he was sensitive to. It seemed like a perfect first home for him and an ideal place to grow...

What you need to know about cannabis law in 2022

What you need to know about cannabis law in 2022

Alice Yeager February 20, 2022

Beginning on January 1st, 2022, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) outlined new law changes going into effect for the sale of cannabis products. Most of the rules specifically affect...

Strain of the Month: Kentucky Bluegrass

Strain of the Month: Kentucky Bluegrass

Lily Brennan  February 20, 2022

It’s the middle of winter. The sky is gray and the roads are mucked with mud and trash. An unknown residue is lining the sides of your favorite pair of rain boots and it almost seems like a sign...

Budtender Spotlight: Moniker Gee

Budtender Spotlight: Moniker Gee

Annie McVay January 20, 2022

What inspired you to work in the cannabis industry? I actually had a friend that said I should try it out. And I have partaken in cannabis for a long time, so I’ve definitely seen a...

Strain of The Month: Critical Cure

Strain of The Month: Critical Cure

Siena Dorman October 26, 2021

Featuring an unusually pleasant ratio of CBD to THC, the Critical Cure strain has calming, low-key psychoactive effects that can be enjoyed for many reasons. Critical Cure generally offers an 80:20...

Bound by Her Conscience: Annette Buchanan

Bound by Her Conscience: Annette Buchanan

Annie McVay October 26, 2021

Since cannabis was legalized in Oregon six years ago, on Oct. 1, 2015, it seems like a thing of the past to remember how nerve-wracking being a cannabis connoisseur once was. Public opinion about...

Where's the Weed, Anime?

Where’s the Weed, Anime?

Annie McVay June 6, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you’ve noticed an astounding lack of cannabis in anime. Growing up in the United States, we’re constantly bombarded with jokes and references to using cannabis....

Is the MORE Act really 'more'?

Is the MORE Act really ‘more’?

Alexandra Arnett December 18, 2020

Much of the cannabis community was elated to hear that the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. I would like to preface this article...

Terminated for (Legal) Toking

Terminated for (Legal) Toking

Emma Routley April 13, 2020

Spike Kirumira used to work for the service responsible for cleaning dorms at the University of Oregon.  He said he was fired from the seasonal job on the accusation that a coworker saw him smoking...

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