VOCAL-US will draw from the power of @VOCALNewYork, @VOCALKentucky, & @VOCALTexas, and give members a platform to engage in federal advocacy. We’re ready to build a powerful base of leaders to win a new path forward for urban, suburban, & rural communities across the country.

Instead of investing in solutions proven to work — like housing & services — cities and states are turning to ticketing & arresting people too poor to afford a place to live or get the treatment & care they need. VOCAL-US wants to change that.

🧵Today marks the launch of VOCAL-US (Voices of Community Activists & Leaders) To build national power, we need a national voice. VOCAL-US gives our members & leaders an opportunity to speak on the most pressing issues - homelessness, the War on Drugs, mass incarceration, & HIV.

YIKES: DEA released a new report appearing to call into question marijuana's medical value with the selective use of scare quotes despite the recent federal rescheduling decision that for the first time acknowledges cannabis's medicinal benefits. https://t.co/VDvQtStWiX

DEA Appears To Question Marijuana's Medical Value Despite Rescheduling Recommendation: "It has been 'legalized' or 'decriminalized' at the state level for recreational use in 24 states...and for 'medical' use in 38 states and the District of Columbia." https://t.co/D4hGy6J5da

I just uploaded “Saki Fenderson’s response to questions/confusion amidst the televised Bay Ridge smoke shop rai…

I just uploaded “Smoke WOman Dance.mp4” to #Vimeo:

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We are proud to be part of NYCU, a coalition of orgs and individuals advocating for an equitable, reparative, successful legal cannabis industry for NY State. Want to weigh in on proposed cannabis regulations? Find resources at https://t.co/Y4yLMtUmHf

I just uploaded “Saki Says Ep 2FINAL.mp4” to #Vimeo:

Amazing article by David Bienenstock @pot_handbook on how Dr. Robert Dupont was making a fortune on drug testing (& abusive teen rehab facilities) as he was formulating #cannabis policy for Nixon, then @NIDAnews then @ASAMorg & @APAPsychiatric Yikes!!! https://t.co/2wrjMcq5Vg

Sour dubb x master kush x (high octane bx1)

one of my first harvests a few years back 🍃

Dear federal government - Stop being so creepily obsessed with the cannabinoid metabolite contents of Senate staffers' urine for absolutely no discernible national security reason. Russian hackers and Chinese spies don't care about your 1930s Reefer Madness mentality.

Some fun news: I'll be covering more than pot, psychedelics, etc in 2022. I'm now looking to cover any interesting business leader or company for upcoming profiles. I've got a hefty list of pitches I'm ready to submit but am always open to others. Hit me up for info!

“Our equity team decided to lift up 40 of the most outstanding drug policy activists of color in the US under 40 in one handy guide for anyone who is interested in featuring stellar, powerful individuals who are already doing the work” -Oriana Mayorga ‘13 https://t.co/5JJwgYvaqO