Hard not to read this as a threat, and a reminder that unless federal lawmakers take it off the books completely the DEA can still look for excuses to ruin lives over it

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Tonight!!!

After multiple unproductive meetings with GTI, the boycott continues. GTI can't buy its way into our community and culture. Vote with your dollars—stand against GTI and their corporate greed. #BoycottGTI

We are heartbroken at the passing of IPP client Anthony Gay. For 22 years, he was trapped in solitary confinement in a cell smaller than a parking space. Despite the nightmare of incarceration, Anthony was an unbelievable leader in the fight to end solitary confinement.

Anthony will be sorely missed, but his legacy inspires so many other people working to end mass incarceration. Learn more about Anthony's story and the horrors of solitary confinement in this tribute: news.wttw.com/2024/08/26/aft…

🚨NEW briefing: Mass incarceration *is* an economic justice issue. It's no coincidence that the poorest & most vulnerable communities are also the most policed. 🧵10 reasons that the fight for a fair economy & the movement against prisons are the same 👇 prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/08/2…

The Drug Policy Alliance is launching Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) National Solidarity Week—a series of community-led events aimed at building momentum and unity for the national OPC movement. Find events near you at drugpolicy.org/OPCSolidarity. #OPCSolidarity

RIP Anthony Gay. Another person killed by Illinois’ archaic prison & policing policies Governor JB Pritzker Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton

NEW — Local organizations are calling for Chicago police to end the practice of pre-textual stops. These calls were sparked by the police killing of Dexter Reed during a traffic stop in March on the West Side. thetriibe.com/2024/08/ccpsa-…

Y’all be up in arms about a smash and grab but corporations will literally kill people for profit. Deregulators escape accountability for institutional harms when they are accomplices.

Un registro de cannabis puede dar la sensación de que estás arrastrando un peso extra, lo que dificulta encontrar un trabajo o un lugar para vivir. New Leaf Illinois puede ayudarte a perder peso limpiando tu registro de cannabis de forma gratuita. Visite newleafillinois.org.

Back to school, folks! 🎒 Here’s the scoop on 🍃 consumption on campus—know your rights, because some folks will try to criminalize you just for existing. Share this with your college crew and stay informed!

An important reminder this Labor Day: Mass incarceration is an economic issue. Don't let the system fool you – the fight for a fair economy and the movement against prisons are one and the same. Read more: prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/08/2…

We're keeping it light this week with just one tabling event: the Illinois News Joints Craft Showcase this Saturday. Don't miss your chance to meet nearly all Illinois craft licensees, including growers and infusers!

Happy Labor Day! We honor and celebrate workers across the globe who organize for a better world.

Summer's over, and fall is the perfect time to explore new opportunities in Chicagoland! Check out our handpicked list of roles and share with those who might be interested. #ChicagoJobs #IllinoisJobs #CannaEquityIL

If you had a recurring donation to CEIC, we've been removed from Fundraise due to our connection to cannabis. While disappointing, we're now supported on Flipcause! Thank you for standing with us in the fight for cannabis equity. Learn more at bit.ly/CEICdonate 🌿💪

Here’s where you can find us this week! Stop by and say hello 👋 #ChicagoEvents #Community #CEIC

Regarding the War on Drugs: spoiler alert—drugs won. And let’s be honest, it wasn’t just about drugs—it was a war on people. This week in our Know Your Rights series, we’re breaking it all down. Let’s dive in!