Schedule 3 Ends War on Patients, Not War on Drugs
Today marks a monumental milestone in the journey towards cannabis reform. The decision to move cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 on the Controlled Substances List is a pivotal moment, signaling a necessary first step in our collective efforts to dismantle the stigma surrounding cannabis. But let’s be clear, this does not end the War on Drugs, it ends the War on Patients.
A Day With Don Murphy: Advocating for SAFER Banking
In this video we will film a typical day for Don Murphy, which includes crossing paths with Steve Daines, Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Todd Young, Tony Cardenas, and David Joyce.
Don Murphy serves as the Director of Government Relations for the Marijuana Leadership Campaign. His work involves educating members of the Senate and the House on the SAFER Banking Act, access to cannabis, and other cannabis-related legislation.
Cannabis Reform Takes Center Stage in Presidential Address, But Reactions Mixed
There has been increasing speculation that Biden is attempting to woo younger voters with his action on cannabis reform, a demographic he’ll need to get on-side in the upcoming showdown against the soon-to-be official Republican nominee Donald Trump.
After two decades, Maryland moves from recognizing medicinal cannabis to recreational use
“It was Maryland’s first acknowledgement that marijuana had medicinal value,” said Murphy, reflecting on the 2003 law signed by then Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich (R) the year after Murphy left the legislature. “Here we are 20 years later going, ‘It doesn’t matter, have a nice day, have fun. And we’re going to stop arresting people,’ and all that. In perspective, it’s a shame as we think of all the people whose lives have been ruined in the meantime. But better late than never.”
