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.
Category: Science & Legal
Understanding Oregon’s Cannabis Arrest and Incarceration Data
Written by Mac Larsen 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 […]
Cultivating Progress: Cultiva Law
Written and photographed by Megan McEntee Aaron Pelley made his name as a cannabis lawyer in the early 2000s. He not only won a large case, but made the argument […]
Prosecuting Peace: lasting impacts of cannabis prohibition
Written and photographed by Gino Savaria The isolated backwoods of Douglas county enticed Chris Poulos as a reprieve from the excessive stimulation he was sensitive to. It seemed like a […]
What you need to know about cannabis law in 2022
Written and Photographed by Alice Yeager Beginning on January 1st, 2022, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) outlined new law changes going into effect for the sale of cannabis […]
Then vs. Now: Reflecting on Oregon’s relationship with cannabis
Written by Lily Brennan Last year when I moved to Oregon, my father and I did a cross-country road trip from New York. As soon as we crossed from Idaho […]
Bound by Her Conscience: Annette Buchanan
Written by Annie McVay, photos courtesy of EMG Since cannabis was legalized in Oregon six years ago, on Oct. 1, 2015, it seems like a thing of the past to […]
Cannabis and the Environment
Written by Alexandra Arnett You may notice a lot of farms throwing around the term ‘sustainable farming’, but what does that actually mean? Sustainability is defined as the avoidance of […]
Drowning in Plastic: A guide to canna-recycling
written by Skyla Patton, photographed by Lily Brennan Do you remember the saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? Thrifters know this to be a time-honored truth, but it […]
High Recommendations: Medicated Bath Salts
Written and photographed by Renee Thompson When I begin to feel the weight of stress on my bones, I always gravitate toward taking a long shower or bath. The mix […]