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The Green Rush Is Already Here, and We Need Smart Cannabis Policy to Direct It
This week, 60 Minutes ran a report on the failure of cannabis policy in California, specifically the marijuana-rich region of the Emerald Triangle. Though California legalized cannabis beginning in 2017, the region has created a special conundrum for law enforcement and regulators. The northwestern region of the state, with its ideal growing climate, grows an estimated 70% of the […]
What is Smart Cannabis Policy?
What is smart cannabis policy? And where can we find it? How will future regulations on cannabis shape our economy and society? Hear those insights and more with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski, live from the State Policy Network conference in Colorado, where he addressed the audience on that same topic. Broadcast on 1. November […]
Democratic Presidential Debate: How did consumer choice fare?
With the 2020 presidential race running on full steam, 12 Democratic candidates for president participated in yet another televised debate last night in Ohio. Considering consumers will be directly impacted by many of the policies mentioned, here’s a breakdown by categories mentioned by the candidates and our own spin on how it relates to consumer […]
What should consumers know about cannabis edibles?
In the second season of the Netflix series Rotten, there is an entire episode exploring the world of cannabis edibles. It is highly recommended. The documentary itself does a great job uncovering the latest innovations, the legal hurdles, and many questions left for consumers who want to try cannabis edibles where they’re legal. Going beyond […]
What Students For Liberty Means to Me
Today marks 6 years for me at Students For Liberty. It’s difficult to put into words what exactly that means to me. The organization has been so key to my success and growth as an individual, and has had such an impact on my life, that it’s hard to state. I had been somewhat affiliated […]
Why We Need Legal Reform Now
From bogus lawsuits to unscrupulous trial lawyers, Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center breaks down why we need more attention on reforming our legal system to better serve individuals and consumers who have been wronged. Interviewed by radio host Joe Catenacci on Big Talker 106.7 FM in Wilmington, N.C. http://consumerchoicecenter.org
Keep Vaping Legal to Save Lives
After scare panics in the media, the focus has turned on vaping devices and the flavors offered to those who use them. Yaël Ossowski makes the case for harm reduction, reiterating the point that vape devices have saved the lives of former smokers and should be kept legal as an alternative to the millions who […]
Would the Swedish model work in the United States?
Interview with Joe Catenacci on The Big Talker 106.7FM in Wilmington, NC. 30. August 2019. We discussed the Swedish model for healthcare, education, and private enterprise. Would the model work in the United States?
Have We Reached Peak Lawsuit?
Another day, another bogus lawsuit. That seems to be the trend in today’s frantic fever to adjudicate every aspect of our lives. It’s gone much beyond the famous $3 million McDonalds “hot coffee” lawsuit of the 1990s. We see this with the landmark $572 million opioid lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson in Oklahoma, boiling down […]