• Expungement and Social Equity

  Who Deserves a Second Chance?

  Posted by Patrick on January 22, 2025 at 11:59 am

  The cannabis industry is booming, but let’s not forget the people left behind. While some are building multi-million-dollar businesses, others are still dealing with the fallout of outdated cannabis laws—like criminal records for something that’s now legal in many places.

  Here’s a staggering fact: Over 40,000 people are still incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses in the U.S. Meanwhile, others are barred from participating in this thriving industry due to past convictions. This raises two big questions:

  1. Why haven’t we cleared the path for expungement nationwide?
     In some states, you have to jump through hoops to clear your record, while others offer automatic expungement. Shouldn’t this be the norm everywhere?

  2. How can we create a more inclusive cannabis industry?
     Social equity programs are meant to help people from communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. But are these programs enough? Or are they just another layer of bureaucracy that falls short of real change?

  So, let’s hear from you:

  • Do you think the current expungement processes are fair?
  • What steps should the industry take to ensure true social equity?
  • And, most importantly, how can we as a community push for real reform?

  Share your thoughts, stories, or resources below. Let’s turn this conversation into action and ensure the cannabis industry isn’t just profitable—it’s just.

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