News US bill filed to encourage state, local governments to expunge cannabis records Under the HOPE Act, the attorney general could make grants to state and local governments Kathryn TindaleDecember 3, 2021
Canada Illinois’ 500K cannabis expungements puts Canada to shame, lawyer says Ottawa needs to follow the Lincoln State's lead and scrap its 'paltry' record suspension program Jared GnamJanuary 6, 2021
Canada Only 265 of estimated 500K possession charges cleared in 1st year of government program 'They should be ashamed of themselves,' says NORML Canada executive director Michelle GamageAugust 11, 2020
COVID-19 Weed advocacy groups call for prison depopulation to slow COVID-19 spread Cannabis Amnesty and the Drug Policy Alliance are asking their respective governments to allow non-violent offenders to be sent home Michelle GamageApril 20, 2020
Legalization Bernie Sanders Unveils Ambitious Marijuana Legalization Plan The 2020 Democratic presidential nominee is in favour of a nonprofit industry model that would curb or put a cap on franchising, consolidation, profiteering... Jared GnamOctober 28, 2019