For the Culture By The Culture
Nearly 90% of Americans support marijuana legalization, yet arrests for cannabis possession continue across the country. With over 200,000 weed arrests in 2023 alone and deep racial disparities in enforcement, public opinion clearly isn't setting policy. This report digs into the myth of legalization and the brutal reality still unfolding on the ground.
From Hearst’s racist headlines to DEA funded junk science, cannabis has been framed, smeared, and scapegoated for over a century. This feature exposes how lies became law, how fear fueled policy, and how the truth got buried under headlines. It's not just history, it’s a damn indictment.
Florence Mirsky’s racial outburst in Beverly Hills wasn’t just a viral moment — it ripped the mask off a sanitized, influencer-driven version of the cannabis industry. As backlash spreads, brands are distancing, communities are speaking out, and the question remains: Who’s really representing the culture?
