Marijuana Policy Project Archives

Should we stop using the word ‘marijuana’?

The term was popularized by the racist progenitor of the country’s war on drugs.

But incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner seems to be skeptical of legalization.

Nationwide polls show growing support for legal recreational use, but even advocates say Illinois isn’t ready for that conversation.

How the Marijuana Policy Project’s “hypersexual” founder built a harsh work environment for marijuana advocates.

“I understand that there is a higher calling in my life, to do what I do, and only I can do it the way I do it.”

by Leor Galil

OnWord Skate Collective embraces skaters of all ages and abilities, prioritizing women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people.

by Taryn Allen

by Hannah Edgar

The Billboard looks at abortion rights from the perspective of Black feminists.

by Kelly Kleiman

LGBTQ+ Chicagoans discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s record.

by Aaron Gettinger