How Does Money Shape Marijuana Law Reform? (2011 International Drug Policy Reform Conference)

It's time to address an elephant in the room -- the role that those with financial interests in medical marijuana distribution may be playing in determining the direction of marijuana law reform in the US. Many industry professionals openly advocate for legalization while others would just as soon keep things as they are. What influence does this burgeoning industry have on campaigns to make marijuana legal? What's the appropriate balance between making money and making change?

Facilitator: Tim Cavenaugh, Senior Editor, Reason, Los Angeles, CA

• Kate Cholewa, Policy & Communications, Montana Cannabis Industry Association, Helena, MT
• Steven DeAngelo, Executive Director, Harborside Health Center, Oakland, CA




• Mike Elliott, Medical Marijuana Industry Group, Denver, CO
• Debby Goldsberry, United Cannabis Collective, San Francisco, CA




• Rob Kampia, Executive Director, Marijuana Policy Project, Washington, DC




• Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance, New York, NY
• Ted Trimpa, President, Trimpa Group, Denver, CO

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• drugpolicyreform
• drugpolicy
• drugpolicyalliance
• marijuana

[drpeppa2357]

Money is the most addictive and harmful drug of them all, not marijuana.

[WeAskThePeople]

great & valuable social REFORM

[KEVLANEW80]

TAHRIR, MOKSA.

[bluegreen1138]

Keep up the good work