In a move mirroring a growing national trend, Governor Healey declared her intention to pardon individuals convicted of low-level marijuana possession.
Marijuana and stoners have nowhere near the broad cultural reach compared to alcohol, as people have always sought a drink — even in the Prohibition era. But why is a joint any worse than the bathtubs of moonshine from the 30s?
You might be wondering — especially if this is your first 4/20 celebration — what should I do to commemorate the occasion? How do you prepare for this magical day? It’s critical to be fully prepared so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and smoke a nice joint with your buds.
Sports and marijuana are a controversial mix — how can psychedelia be compatible with physical activities? The proof point is that cannabinoids are prohibited during the in-competition period for all athletes, listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
“We will fight this tooth and nail, to the last man,” said Alex Mancebo, a Back Bay resident. “If the applicants want to endure that, we’re ready to do it. We live here.”
The proposal comes from Rooted in Roxbury, a local minority-owned cannabis company. Although Newbury Street hosts tobacco and pipe retailers, there are currently no dispensaries on the strip.
Considering the number of people this program has the potential to help, the Fresh Start ushers us into the new year on a hopeful note. While it remains to be seen whether The Boston Globe will follow through with reforming its system for criminal reporting, it has set a necessary precedent for reexamining established journalistic practices.
