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Year-End Recap of Cannabis in America: Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Dec 2, 2024

By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe...

7 San Diego Cannabis Activists We Are Grateful for This Year

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Nov 5, 2024

By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe...

The Unintended Consequences of Cannabis Smoking/Vaping Bans: A Call for Equitable Solutions

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Sep 1, 2024

Shelby Huffaker, MPH, representing the San Diego Americans for Safe Access, critiques Carlsbad City’s new law banning cannabis smoking or vaping in multi-unit residences, arguing it hinders vital symptom relief for medical cannabis patients and unfairly impacts marginalized communities. Huffaker suggests equitable alternatives that safeguard public health while respecting individual rights.

San Diego ASA Responds to the Grand Jury’s Findings & Recommendations on Cannabis in the County

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 31, 2024

Shelby Huffaker critiques the San Diego Grand Jury report on cannabis legalization, arguing it lacks context and citations while overstating negative impacts. Huffaker emphasizes the positive effects of legalization, such as reduced crime and fewer arrests, and calls for balanced, evidence-based public education on cannabis’ risks and benefits.

Criminalization is Not the Answer: Why San Diego’s Focus Should Shift from Policing to Equity in Cannabis Regulation

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 4, 2024

A San Diego Grand Jury report recommends stronger law enforcement against the illicit cannabis market. The author argues this is misguided, advocating instead for expanding legal cannabis outlets and addressing barriers to entry in the cannabis industry, particularly for marginalized groups. Increased criminalization is seen as wasteful and harmful to public health and equity.

Meet and Greet with Coleen Cusack, San Diego City Council Candidate for District 3

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 2, 2024

The San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access invites the public to meet San Diego City Council candidate Coleen Cusack on August 24th, 2024 at Golden Hill Community Park. Coleen, a long-time resident of District 3, offers a fresh perspective and is running against Stephen Whitburn.

Running on Empty Promises: How Todd Gloria and Stephen Whitburn Ashed the City’s Cannabis Social Equity Program

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Jul 8, 2024

San Diego’s planned cannabis social equity program, designed to benefit communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs, failed due to political inaction and budget cuts. Despite initial support and funding, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn undermined the initiative, prioritizing other interests, leading to the program’s indefinite halt.

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This section provides patients, attorneys, and pro se defendants with legal resources. Lawyer Directory Below you will find a...

ASA’s Raid Response

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When ASA is alerted by the community that a raid is progress, all ASA staff stop their work and turn their attention to the encounter and...

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Are you – or a patient you know of – being victimized by the fierce fight against local medical marijuana laws? If so, we...

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Nov 20, 2013

END THE WAR ON MEDICAL CANNABIS

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Nov 11, 2013

Join the San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access on Tuesday, November 12th from 7-9pm at Giovanni’s Restaurant located at 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123 for the November monthly chapter meeting. At this months meeting we will be joined by candidate for San Diego County District Attorney Robert Brewer who will discuss his campaign and...

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Nov 10, 2013

Tis the season for change. A couple of weeks ago ASA National, our parent organization, released this new website – and after many years of using Google Blogger the local ASA Advisory Board also made the decision a few months ago to upgrade our web presence to a more flexible platform. Going forward we expect to continue providing the most up-to-date...

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