The Significance of Biden’s Pardon

As President Biden announced on October 6 a blanket pardon for those federally convicted of simple marijuana possession, Chicago’s WCPT 820 reached out to Mark for his reactions. Hear what he had to say.

The message: “The president doesn’t necessarily love cannabis,” Mark observed, “But it’s encouraging to see he understands that cannabis isn’t just about drugs…

The policy impact: “There are only a few thousand people” who have been convicted for possession at the federal level, Mark notes. “But the main issue is…”

Inside the Illinois 2022 Legislative Session with Rep. Sonya Harper

State Rep. Harper’s star has risen rapidly and prominently in Springfield. Her expertise in urban agriculture and access to healthy foods has propelled her into the Chairmanship of the influential House Agriculture Committee. And her focus on issues of food insecurity, education, and equity raised her profile among her peers, who elected her as Joint Chair of Illinois’ Legislative Black Caucus.

Podcast at The Cannabis Community with Mark Peysakhovich, January 3, 2022