Last Prisoner Project Blog
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Follow our blog of news about cannabis injustice, criminal injustice, and social injustice from mass incarceration, and our failed criminal justice system as we fight for criminal justice reform. The Last Prisoner Project was founded in 2019 out of the belief that no one should remain incarcerated for cannabis offenses. We brought together a team of cannabis industry leaders, criminal and..
Last Prisoner Project Blog
2d ago
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On March 8, 2016, Officer Nicholas Blake became suspicious of two vehicles traveling together on Interstate 70 toward Manhattan, KS due to their appearance and registration inconsistencies. He suspected they were involved in drug trafficking, with one acting as a decoy. Following a series of stops and surveillances by multiple law enforcement officers, a considerable amount of marijuana and methamphetamine was found in one of the vehicles leading to the arrest of Donte Westmoreland and others. Westmore ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
2d ago
In a significant development in the realm of cannabis legislation, the Last Prisoner Project has thrown its support behind the bipartisan Harnessing Opportunity by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act. This crucial legislation aims to rectify the injustices caused by cannabis convictions, particularly in states where cannabis has been legalized or decriminalized.
Introduced initially in the House by Congressman Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) in 2023, the HOPE Act sought to address the pervasive barriers faced by individuals burdened with cannabis-relat ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
4d ago
Congressional Leaders, Grassroots Organizations & Cannabis Industry Activists Call for Decriminalization during 420 Unity Day of Action
Multi-Day Activism Concludes with Moving White House Candlelight Vigil Honoring those Still Incarcerated and their Families
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Washington D.C., April 19 – 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 ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
4d ago
Statement from Frank Stiefel
Senior Policy Associate
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Hawai’i Legislature Sends Bill to Governor Green that will Provide Retroactive Relief for Those Criminalized for Cannabis Possession
April 18, 2024
House Bill 1595 (HB 1595), which would create a pilot for the creation of a state-initiated expungement process for individuals with non-conviction records for cannabis possession, has been passed by the Hawai’i Legislature and now awaits Governor Green’s signature.
Over the past year, Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has been working with Repre ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
1w ago
Today Last Prisoner Project (LPP), alongside other partner organizations, hosted a 420 Unity Day of Action press conference at the House Triangle in front of the U.S. Capitol building where we were joined by elected officials who have been leading the fight for cannabis reform including Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon), and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) to encourage their colleagues on both sides of the aisle to end the hypocrisy of cannabis criminalization.
Rep. Pressley said that, “criminalizing marijuana is part of the failed war on drugs and sustained a ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
1w ago
30+ Organizations Join Forces for 420 Unity Day of Action Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Candlelight Vigil
Washington D.C., April 16 – Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has mobilized the largest coalition of bi-partisan cannabis advocacy, industry, and grassroots organizations, as well as individual activists to convene in Washington D.C. on April 18, 2024 , for a 420 Unity Day of Action . A number of lobbying events have been planned to apply public pressure on Congress and the President to take action to fully legalize cannabis, free those still in prison, and provide retroactive ..read more
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1w ago
This 4/20, consider giving your stoner gifts with purpose. By choosing gifts that align with the mission of the Last Prisoner Project , you can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by outdated cannabis laws. Here's a guide to stylish presents that also contribute to the Last Prisoner Project's mission of achieving reparative justice in the cannabis community.
The Pleasures x Reebok Club C Bulc “Not Guilty” Sneaker
Los Angeles streetwear label Pleasures and Reebok have cooked up a sneaker for 4/20 , but rather than play around with stoner stereotypes or motifs they’ve deci ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
2w ago
Statement from Frank Stiefel
Senior Policy Associate
Last Prisoner Project
Hawai’i Senate Passes Bill to Provide Retroactive Relief for Those Criminalized for Cannabis Possession
April 9, 2024
House Bill 1595 (HB 1595), which would create a pilot for the creation of a state-initiated expungement process for individuals with non-conviction records for cannabis possession, has been voted out of the Senate and moves one step closer to Governor Green’s desk. In 2019, the Hawai’i legislature decriminalized the simple possession of cannabis. However, to this day, thousand ..read more
Last Prisoner Project Blog
3w ago
Lucky Brand’s Highest Quality Capsule Collection, features cannabis-inspired styles made with elevated techniques, exemplifying the casual cool and culturally relevant lifestyle of laid-back comfort. Together with cannabis-advocate and entrepreneur Lola Langusta, the brand’s campaign highlights stories of the progression of cannabis perception in society by showcasing a variety of personal perspectives – from criminalization to culture to agriculture.
The campaign was shot on location in New York City and upstate New York. The Highest Quality capsule features three unique perspectives ..read more
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1M ago
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news Governor Youngkin has vetoed our cannabis sentence modification bill, SB 696. Under the bill, thousands of individuals charged for cannabis offenses under outdated laws would have had their sentences reevaluated in light of legalization. Instead, the Governor’s veto message not only ignored the intention of this bill but, more importantly, ignored the plight of thousands of families across the Commonwealth whose lives have been permanently altered by prohibitionist laws repealed three years ago!
Virginia may have ended cannabis prohibition in 2 ..read more