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Tag: War on Drugs

Posted inPerspectives

Black Americans, crucial workers in crises, emerge worse off – not better

by Calvin Schermerhorn June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

In many national crises, black Americans have been essential workers – but serving in crucial roles has not resulted in economic equality.

Posted inGovernment and Politics

A look at both sides of the fight for equity in Chicago’s legal cannabis industry

by Mark Braboy April 20, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Beyond marijuana legalization: ending the war on drugs and meeting social equity promises

by Curtis Black January 1, 2020January 1, 2020
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Race and Culture

A moral argument — and course of action — for legalized marijuana in 2020

by Saeed Richardson January 1, 2020January 1, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Six things to know about Illinois’ historic marijuana legalization law

by Josh McGhee January 1, 2020January 3, 2020
Posted inTCR Talks

‘Freeway’ Rick Ross’ advice to black Chicagoans heading into the legal marijuana business: don’t sell out

by Josh McGhee December 13, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Marijuana dispensary rollout illustrates fears that social equity measures are just blowing smoke

by Josh McGhee November 22, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

Has weed been overpoliced in your neighborhood? Map shows where entrepreneurs could qualify for a boost

by Josh McGhee October 31, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice

Cook County, Code for America aim to speed up marijuana expungement as legalization nears

by Josh McGhee and David Eads August 28, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Can Pritzker, Foxx deliver on criminal justice reforms?

by Curtis Black January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

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