A prison officer’s plea for cannabis reform

Messiah Nantwi’s Death Proves Why Prison Reform Can’t Wait

Source: The Washington Post / Getty What happened to Messiah Nantwi behind the walls of Mid-State Correctional Facility should alarm every American — especially those who believe in justice, due process, and the rule of law.  The 22-year-old died after being viciously beaten by prison guards in March. This week, 10 correctional officers were indicted — two for second-degree murder, others for manslaughter, assault, and participating in a cover-u…

A prison officer’s plea for cannabis reform

Young lives are being ruined over minor cannabis offences — real reform is needed.

A prison officers plea for cannabis reform

Young lives are being ruined over minor cannabis offences real reform is needed, writesCraig Hill.AUSTRALIA'S FEDERALPROHIBITIONon cannabis has had wide-ranging effects on individuals, particularly concerning crime rates and social stigma.As a former prison officer, I am coming forward with a personal account of witnessing young men and women being incarcerated for cannabis possession and use something th

Cannabis reform gets another chance in Congress

Advocates for cannabis reform have waited patiently to see if the Trump administration would take action on legalization. Trump previously said he was in favor of states making their own…