President Trump: Why Releasing Cannabis Prisoners and Legalizing Weed Benefits America | stupidDOPEThe U.S. must address cannabis-related incarceration disparity while embracing legalization for economic and social benefits.
Four Years After Legalization, New York's Cannabis Journey Is Still Unfinished | stupidDOPENew York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act aimed to create equity in cannabis legalization but faces significant challenges in its implementation.
President Trump: Why Releasing Cannabis Prisoners and Legalizing Weed Benefits America | stupidDOPEThe U.S. must address cannabis-related incarceration disparity while embracing legalization for economic and social benefits.
Four Years After Legalization, New York's Cannabis Journey Is Still Unfinished | stupidDOPENew York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act aimed to create equity in cannabis legalization but faces significant challenges in its implementation.
How New York's Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana RetailersRoland Conner pioneered opportunities for those with cannabis convictions, but systemic failures hindered New York's legal cannabis rollout.
NY Cannabis Fund Managers Earned $1.7 Million Despite MessThe Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund has not met its goal of assisting victims of biased drug laws, while its managers profit significantly.
Breaking Into New York's Cannabis Industry: A Guide for Job Seekers with Justice Involvement | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis industry offers job opportunities for individuals with justice involvement, promoting inclusivity and second chances.
Exclusive | Veteran's Day outrage as disabled NY vets are being shafted over pot licenses: 'Totally unacceptable'Disabled veterans in New York claim they've been unfairly awarded only a fraction of cannabis licenses, sparking outrage on Veteran's Day.
Dope developments! Housing Works Cannabis Co. expands to NoMad with second dispensary | amNewYorkHousing Works Cannabis Co. expands with a second dispensary in NoMad, bolstering its mission of cannabis equity and supporting marginalized communities.
Op-Ed | Happy 4th birthday, MRTA! But what kind of future are we cultivating? | amNewYorkNew York's cannabis legalization efforts are at risk due to lack of support for social equity businesses.
How New York's Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana RetailersRoland Conner pioneered opportunities for those with cannabis convictions, but systemic failures hindered New York's legal cannabis rollout.
NY Cannabis Fund Managers Earned $1.7 Million Despite MessThe Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund has not met its goal of assisting victims of biased drug laws, while its managers profit significantly.
Breaking Into New York's Cannabis Industry: A Guide for Job Seekers with Justice Involvement | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis industry offers job opportunities for individuals with justice involvement, promoting inclusivity and second chances.
Exclusive | Veteran's Day outrage as disabled NY vets are being shafted over pot licenses: 'Totally unacceptable'Disabled veterans in New York claim they've been unfairly awarded only a fraction of cannabis licenses, sparking outrage on Veteran's Day.
Dope developments! Housing Works Cannabis Co. expands to NoMad with second dispensary | amNewYorkHousing Works Cannabis Co. expands with a second dispensary in NoMad, bolstering its mission of cannabis equity and supporting marginalized communities.
Op-Ed | Happy 4th birthday, MRTA! But what kind of future are we cultivating? | amNewYorkNew York's cannabis legalization efforts are at risk due to lack of support for social equity businesses.
New Croydon programme to help budding musicians launch their careersThe White Hut Elevate initiative supports young Croydon musicians by providing mentorship and resources to overcome barriers in the music industry.
Tribal land ruling undercuts marijuana law's claims of undoing racial disparitiesMinnesota's ruling questions Indigenous sovereignty in cannabis laws.Todd Thompson's cannabis sales raise concerns over state authority on tribal lands.
Op-Ed | Why we must help New York's human service workers | amNewYorkNew York's human service workers are essential yet underpaid, highlighting the need for a substantial cost-of-living adjustment to support them adequately.
Support Cannabis Justice & Equity on Giving Tuesday: Donate to CJEI | stupidDOPESupport organizations that promote justice and equity, like CJEI, to create lasting change for those impacted by cannabis-related convictions.
Op-Ed | Why we must help New York's human service workers | amNewYorkNew York's human service workers are essential yet underpaid, highlighting the need for a substantial cost-of-living adjustment to support them adequately.
Support Cannabis Justice & Equity on Giving Tuesday: Donate to CJEI | stupidDOPESupport organizations that promote justice and equity, like CJEI, to create lasting change for those impacted by cannabis-related convictions.
40 Tons Brings Justice Row to NECANN Boston, Elevating Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs | stupidDOPE40 Tons is promoting equality in the cannabis industry by launching Justice Row at NECANN Boston 2025 for justice-impacted entrepreneurs.
Visiting a New York Dispensary? Support Small, Locally-Owned Cannabis Brands | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis market faces challenges as out-of-state corporations dominate, overshadowing small local businesses.
Community-Focused Funding: NYC's Cannabis Initiatives Unveiled | stupidDOPEThe NYC Cannabis Loan Fund promotes equity in the cannabis industry by providing capital to marginalized businesses.The Community Reinvestment Program aims to support young people in underserved areas by directing funds from cannabis tax revenue.New York City is focused on creating a diverse and equitable cannabis market through these financial initiatives.
Social Equity & Local Support: Shaping the Future of CannabisThe cannabis industry's focus is shifting towards social equity and justice, addressing past harms especially in marginalized communities.
Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative expands to Harlem, empowering NYC's most impacted communitiesThe Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative focuses on empowering NYC communities by providing access to the legal cannabis market and expungement of convictions.
40 Tons Brings Justice Row to NECANN Boston, Elevating Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs | stupidDOPE40 Tons is promoting equality in the cannabis industry by launching Justice Row at NECANN Boston 2025 for justice-impacted entrepreneurs.
Visiting a New York Dispensary? Support Small, Locally-Owned Cannabis Brands | stupidDOPENew York's cannabis market faces challenges as out-of-state corporations dominate, overshadowing small local businesses.
Community-Focused Funding: NYC's Cannabis Initiatives Unveiled | stupidDOPEThe NYC Cannabis Loan Fund promotes equity in the cannabis industry by providing capital to marginalized businesses.The Community Reinvestment Program aims to support young people in underserved areas by directing funds from cannabis tax revenue.New York City is focused on creating a diverse and equitable cannabis market through these financial initiatives.
Social Equity & Local Support: Shaping the Future of CannabisThe cannabis industry's focus is shifting towards social equity and justice, addressing past harms especially in marginalized communities.
Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative expands to Harlem, empowering NYC's most impacted communitiesThe Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative focuses on empowering NYC communities by providing access to the legal cannabis market and expungement of convictions.
New York Cannabis Farmers and Whistleblowers: Help Expose Cannabis Inversion and Protect Your Industry | stupidDOPENew York's legal cannabis industry is compromised by illegal cannabis inversion, threatening small farmers and independent businesses.
The silent strain tourism disproportionately has on womenTourism can both empower women and pose risks through unethical employment practices.
Classic Earth911 Podcast: How To Talk to the Other Side With Author Kevin WilhelmA practical guide to fostering dialogue on climate change and social equity amid political polarization.
Donald Trump wants to delete 'climate' from federal websites - here's how you can track the changesThe Federal Environmental Web Tracker monitors changes and deletions in federal content related to climate change and social equity initiatives during the Trump administration.
Classic Earth911 Podcast: How To Talk to the Other Side With Author Kevin WilhelmA practical guide to fostering dialogue on climate change and social equity amid political polarization.
Donald Trump wants to delete 'climate' from federal websites - here's how you can track the changesThe Federal Environmental Web Tracker monitors changes and deletions in federal content related to climate change and social equity initiatives during the Trump administration.
Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun Receives the 2025 Pritzker Architecture PrizeLiu Jiakun awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for blending traditional Chinese elements with modern design and promoting social equity.
The Austrian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale to Focus on Migration and Affordable HousingThe Austrian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will promote dialogue on housing as a fundamental right and explore social housing models through active participation.
Berkeley Chess School / Rangr StudioBerkeley Chess School empowers children through chess education, fostering social equity and academic success in STEM subjects.New architectural addition enhances the school's identity with a chessboard facade, creating a landmark that signifies its mission.
Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun Receives the 2025 Pritzker Architecture PrizeLiu Jiakun awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for blending traditional Chinese elements with modern design and promoting social equity.
The Austrian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale to Focus on Migration and Affordable HousingThe Austrian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will promote dialogue on housing as a fundamental right and explore social housing models through active participation.
Berkeley Chess School / Rangr StudioBerkeley Chess School empowers children through chess education, fostering social equity and academic success in STEM subjects.New architectural addition enhances the school's identity with a chessboard facade, creating a landmark that signifies its mission.
Digital Access Is Critical for Society Say Industry LeadersImproving connectivity fosters societal equity and business growth, as telecommunications leaders emphasized at the World Government Summit.
Socialization and Resilience: 10 Community Centers in the Outskirts of Latin American CitiesThe seminar emphasized the need for quality public facilities in favelas to address inequalities and foster community development.
Latin America draws up a future of accelerated sustainable economic growth with equityLatin America must focus on equitable and sustainable growth to improve social and economic well-being.
Socialization and Resilience: 10 Community Centers in the Outskirts of Latin American CitiesThe seminar emphasized the need for quality public facilities in favelas to address inequalities and foster community development.
Latin America draws up a future of accelerated sustainable economic growth with equityLatin America must focus on equitable and sustainable growth to improve social and economic well-being.
Unveiling Biases in NFT Pricing: Insights from CryptoPunks and Beyond | HackerNoonEvidence of racial bias was found in NFT pricing, but no significant gender bias.
Impassioned 11th-hour speech convinces Albany not to cut social equity commissionAlbany City Council votes to keep the RISE commission amidst concerns about racism and DEI efforts.
Why We Must Center Belonging and Justice in Our Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyBelonging and justice are essential for effective leadership and societal progress.
Impassioned 11th-hour speech convinces Albany not to cut social equity commissionAlbany City Council votes to keep the RISE commission amidst concerns about racism and DEI efforts.
Why We Must Center Belonging and Justice in Our Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyBelonging and justice are essential for effective leadership and societal progress.
Three Harvard students named Marshall Scholars - Harvard GazetteThree Harvard students were awarded the 2025 Marshall Scholarship to pursue studies in the UK, emphasizing their commitment to social equity and journalism.
This climate tech company is cleaning up energy gridsTargeting renewable energy projects in areas most impacted by fossil fuel pollution maximizes climate and community benefits.
Cannabis Reform in New York: Righting Historical Wrongs | stupidDOPENew York's MRTA not only legalizes cannabis but prioritizes social equity and justice by expunging records of past cannabis offenses.
'Breaking glass ceilings': Happy Munkey opens Fulton Mall's first legal cannabis dispensary * Brooklyn PaperHappy Munkey aims to educate and inspire the community while promoting social equity in cannabis culture.
Discover Silly Nice at The Travel Agency Dispensary in Downtown Brooklyn | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency Dispensary aims to support marginalized communities through social equity initiatives and offers a curated selection of cannabis products.
Silly Nice's Highly Potent Bubble Hash Returns to Housing Works Dispensary | stupidDOPESilly Nice's Bubble Hash offers exceptional potency and is available at Housing Works Dispensary, supporting community engagement and social equity.
Discover Silly Nice's 2 Gram All-In-One Vape at The Travel Agency in Brooklyn | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency enhances its cannabis offerings with a new vape pen that embodies quality, flavor, and community empowerment.
Discover Silly Nice's 2 Gram All-In-One Vape at The Travel Agency on Fifth Avenue | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency combines community upliftment with quality cannabis products through partnerships like Silly Nice's vape pens.Their focus on social equity aims to empower marginalized groups in the cannabis sector.
Silly Nice's Coveted Frosted & Sauced Flower Is Back In Stock at The Travel Agency Dispensary on 5th Ave in NYC | stupidDOPESilly Nice's Frosted & Sauced Flower, Papaya Wine strain, features 35.7% THC and prioritizes quality, community impact, and innovative product development.
'Breaking glass ceilings': Happy Munkey opens Fulton Mall's first legal cannabis dispensary * Brooklyn PaperHappy Munkey aims to educate and inspire the community while promoting social equity in cannabis culture.
Discover Silly Nice at The Travel Agency Dispensary in Downtown Brooklyn | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency Dispensary aims to support marginalized communities through social equity initiatives and offers a curated selection of cannabis products.
Silly Nice's Highly Potent Bubble Hash Returns to Housing Works Dispensary | stupidDOPESilly Nice's Bubble Hash offers exceptional potency and is available at Housing Works Dispensary, supporting community engagement and social equity.
Discover Silly Nice's 2 Gram All-In-One Vape at The Travel Agency in Brooklyn | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency enhances its cannabis offerings with a new vape pen that embodies quality, flavor, and community empowerment.
Discover Silly Nice's 2 Gram All-In-One Vape at The Travel Agency on Fifth Avenue | stupidDOPEThe Travel Agency combines community upliftment with quality cannabis products through partnerships like Silly Nice's vape pens.Their focus on social equity aims to empower marginalized groups in the cannabis sector.
Silly Nice's Coveted Frosted & Sauced Flower Is Back In Stock at The Travel Agency Dispensary on 5th Ave in NYC | stupidDOPESilly Nice's Frosted & Sauced Flower, Papaya Wine strain, features 35.7% THC and prioritizes quality, community impact, and innovative product development.
Can Philosophy Help to Articulate Fair Principles for Low-Income Housing?The need for affordable housing is a central issue in the 2024 presidential campaign and internationally.
Free transit actually is a thing, and you might be surprised where | CBC NewsOrangeville has successfully doubled its transit ridership by implementing a fare-free pilot program, highlighting its potential benefits for communities.
To maintain democracy this election, small businesses and entrepreneurs deserve our attentionPolarization in the U.S. election is overshadowing vital issues like inequality, particularly for minority-owned small businesses.
Revisiting the Classics: Elijah Craig Small BatchElijah Craig Small Batch revisits the rich history and contributions of Elijah Craig while acknowledging the complex narratives surrounding the bourbon's legacy.
Senator Laphonza Butler thinks supporting Big AI or human workers is a 'false choice'Congress is struggling to create a cohesive national framework for regulating AI, especially regarding its impact on labor.
The problem with Sam Altman's vision for a 'shared prosperity' from AIAI promises a transformative 'Intelligence Age,' but benefits may disproportionately favor those with resources and skills, risking increased inequality.
Zeh Palito Makes His Perrotin Debut with "Cars, Pools & Melanin" | stupidDOPEZéh Palito's artwork highlights the Afro-diasporic experience, focusing on identity and social equity through vibrant, thought-provoking artistic expressions.
New legal cannabis shop opens Friday in BrooklynBrooklyn Bourne, a new state-licensed cannabis dispensary, opened with a focus on social equity and community tribute.
Exam Nation by Sammy Wright review testing timesThe timing of Sammy Wright's book highlights the urgent need for reflection and reform in the education system, especially following Covid's challenges.
11 Times Donald Trump Was Not Very "Demure" Or Very "Mindful"Trump's statements often lack demureness and mindfulness regarding women's healthcare and social equity.His education policy proposals threaten educational standards and access for low-income students.Allegations of personal credit for healthcare initiatives distract from collaborative efforts in legislation.
Here comes the sun': Zadie Smith on hope, trepidation and rebirth after 14 years of the ToriesThe author reflects on the contrast between past experiences of accessible public services and the current reality of diminishing social equity.
New Leadership at Office of Cannabis ManagementGovernor Hochul appointed new leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management for operational improvements and social equity goals.