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Drug WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past several days, Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has been mobilizing the largest coalition of bipartisan cannabis advocacy, industry, and grassroots organizations, as well as individual activists to convene in Washington D.C. for a 420 Unity Day of Action .
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- WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past several days, Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has been mobilizing the largest coalition of bipartisan cannabis advocacy, industry, and grassroots organizations, as well as individual activists to convene in Washington D.C. for a 420 Unity Day of Action .
- The weekend will conclude with a concert headlined by Thundercat and Wu-Tang Clan with Last Prisoner Project Ambassador Redman.
- To join the fight for cannabis justice, contact your elected officials by sending them a letter and calling their offices urging them to decriminalize cannabis now.
- The bipartisan advocacy groups that joined LPP this week included:
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Drug RAW Rolling Papers (BBK/HBI), the independent international brand of high-quality rolling papers and smoking innovations, announced on Giving Tuesday that it made a $100,000 donation to The Last Prisoner Project , a non-profit dedicated to repairing the harms of the criminalization of cannabis through legal intervention, advocacy, and awareness.
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- RAW Rolling Papers (BBK/HBI), the independent international brand of high-quality rolling papers and smoking innovations, announced on Giving Tuesday that it made a $100,000 donation to The Last Prisoner Project , a non-profit dedicated to repairing the harms of the criminalization of cannabis through legal intervention, advocacy, and awareness.
- The other half will fund programs intended to assist individuals who were incarcerated under non-violent cannabis-related crimes.
- The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) was founded in 2019 out of the belief that no one should remain incarcerated or suffer the collateral consequences of offenses that are now legal.
- Three $20,000 grants were distributed to legacy operators working to open legal cannabis businesses among other grants and help.
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Drug Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has teamed up with the renowned cannabis industry entrepreneur Berner, Co-Founder and CEO of Cookies , to launch the #FreeRobertDeals campaign.
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- Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has teamed up with the renowned cannabis industry entrepreneur Berner, Co-Founder and CEO of Cookies , to launch the #FreeRobertDeals campaign.
- The #FreeRobertDeals campaign aims to raise awareness about the injustice of Robert Deals' case, prompt action towards securing his release, and reunite him with his family.
- In a statement, Berner said, "The injustices faced by Robert Deals and countless others highlight the urgent need for reform in our legal system.
- Through the #FreeRobertDeals campaign, we call on supporters to urge the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency and Governor Katie Hobbs to reevaluate Robert's case and grant clemency.
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Ethereum MIAMI, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal wellness and CBD brand House of Wise announces the auction of the company's 420 1/1 Justice For All NFT. The single, unique edition NFT will be available for bidding through 4:20 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2022.
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- Proceeds from the NFT sale will go directly to the Last Prisoner Project Family Support Fund, which supports families whose lives have been upended by unjust cannabis convictions and former cannabis incarcerates who are reintegrating into society.
- Last Prisoner Project is the official nonprofit partner of House of Wise and is dedicated to advancing criminal justice reform for the cannabis community.
- It's an honor to create an NFT that will bring intrinsic and tangible value to the NFT owner and be a resource to Last Prisoner Project and the countless families they support."
- House of Wise features a collection of seven trusted, premium CBD products in addition to wellness products and custom merchandise.
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Dutchy BEND, Ore., March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dutchie — the technology platform powering cannabis commerce — today announced a new partnership with the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit dedicated to undoing the harms of the failed war on drugs and releasing people who are imprisoned on cannabis charges. The wide-reaching partnership will include coordination and support across several of Last Prisoner Project's efforts, including expungement of criminal records, re-entry support, criminal justice public policy reform, industry event coordination, and technological avenues to exponentially increase charitable contributions. To kickstart the partnership, Dutchie announced today that they donated $100,000 to Last Prisoner Project and pledged to match $1 million in donations from their dispensary partners and cannabis consumers.
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- To kickstart the partnership, Dutchie announced today that they donated $100,000 to Last Prisoner Project and pledged to match $1 million in donations from their dispensary partners and cannabis consumers.
- "We cannot erase past injustices that people and communities have experienced as a result of decades of failed cannabis policy.
- We are committed to advancing our shared vision to release those behind bars for non-violent cannabis offenses and we're excited to leverage the Dutchie ecosystem to help scale our impact."
- Dutchie is committed to a long and fruitful partnership with the Last Prisoner Project to advance needed criminal justice reforms.
The advocacy organization is also encouraging the President to issue grants to the tens of thousands more still struggling because of the collateral consequences of a federal cannabis conviction.
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- The advocacy organization is also encouraging the President to issue grants to the tens of thousands more still struggling because of the collateral consequences of a federal cannabis conviction.
- "President Biden himself has acknowledged that 'nobody should be in jail for a nonviolent crime'.
- This approach mirrors President Ford's successful drive to grant clemency to over 14,000 violators of the Selective Service Act in the 1970s.
- In the interest of healing the nation, and 'rooting out systemic racism from our laws, our policies, our institutions, and our hearts,' President Biden must grant clemency to those incarcerated on federal cannabis charges," Papillion added.
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In advance of the MORE Act vote, the Last Prisoner Project's "Demand MORE" campaign is encouraging people across the country to write their representatives and urge them to vote in favor of the bill.
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- In advance of the MORE Act vote, the Last Prisoner Project's "Demand MORE" campaign is encouraging people across the country to write their representatives and urge them to vote in favor of the bill.
- A vote in favor of the MORE Act is a vote against fear-mongering, misinformation, and corrupt special interests.
- The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis-related criminal justice reform.
- Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns, the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these inhumane and ineffective laws and policies.
The Last Prisoner Project utilizes a three-pronged approach to securing FULL freedom for the communities they serve.
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- The Last Prisoner Project utilizes a three-pronged approach to securing FULL freedom for the communities they serve.
- Per the partnership, Benzinga will donate 5% of all ticket sales from its upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to the LPP.
- The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) is a coalition of cannabis industry leaders, executives and artists dedicated to bringing restorative justice to the cannabis industry.
- About Benzinga Events : The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference series is held throughout the year in North American cities.
"Ooze is pledging to make a $1,000 monthly donation to the LPP as a Partner of Freedom," said Ooze Wholesale Marketing Director Eddie Koury.
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- "Ooze is pledging to make a $1,000 monthly donation to the LPP as a Partner of Freedom," said Ooze Wholesale Marketing Director Eddie Koury.
- "We are very aware that we are succeeding in an industry that has disproportionately put minorities behind bars for decades.
- "The Last Prisoner Project is incredibly grateful to have the support of Ooze Wholesale," said LPP Managing Director Mary Bailey.
- About Ooze Wholesale: Ooze Wholesale is a cannabis accessory company and distributor located in Oak Park, Mich.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In partnership with the Last Prisoner Project , starting on April 20, the organizations will donate a portion of the subsequent hand sanitizer bottles to select prison populations in need of supplies.
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- In partnership with the Last Prisoner Project , starting on April 20, the organizations will donate a portion of the subsequent hand sanitizer bottles to select prison populations in need of supplies.
- The Last Prisoner Project is a nonprofit coalition of cannabis industry leaders, executives, and artists dedicated to bringing restorative justice to the cannabis industry.
- The Last Prisoner Project is in touch with state Departments of Corrections to determine how to best deliver the disinfectant liquid to those prisons in the most need, on a state by state basis.
- 4Front Ventures will also supply hand sanitizer to all of its Mission retail locations and Brightleaf production facilities, for use in keeping all staff and customers/patients safe.
