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ASA's Emergency National Town Hall Debrief

Steph Sherer | May 01, 2025

Thank you to the 200+ folks who joined us last night! For everyone else, here is the recap:  In the meeting, we discussed ASA's ZERO tolerance policy on Federal interference in the medical cannabis programs.  The CJS amendment means that...

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Lunch & Learn Episode 8: Emergency Town Hall ReBroadcast

Steph Sherer | April 30, 2025

On April 29th, ASA held an emergency town hall to discuss the significance of a letter and press release issued by the U.S. Attorney for the District. Participants also discussed how to prepare for federal interference, how to respond, and ...

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Project 50:Celebrating the Beginning of the Medical Cannabis Movement

Alice O'Leary-Randall | April 28, 2025

People are always amazed when I tell them I have been in the medical cannabis issue for almost 50 years. In August 1975, my late husband, Robert Randall, and I were busted for marijuana cultivation and possession. Thankfully, it was...

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23 Years of Americans for Safe Access

Steph Sherer | April 20, 2025

This year marks 23 years since Americans for Safe Access (ASA) first opened its doors, driven by a personal mission and a collective vision to improve lives through medical cannabis. My own journey with therapeutic cannabis inspired the founding of...

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Women Who Crush: Shedding Light on How Sh*t Gets Done

Steph Sherer | April 19, 2025

I am so excited about this project! This is not all the Women Who Crush, but I had to stop myself after 40 interviews to get other work done. (I am already working on my list for Season 2, which...

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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

Steph Sherer | April 03, 2025

Special guest Crista Egger updates us from the frontline! Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy...

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Patient FIrst Leadership Summit & Lobby Day

Steph Sherer | March 29, 2025

Join us in DC: May 18-19, 2025  Join advocates in our nation's capital for a day of skill and community-building workshops, followed by meetings with your federal representatives. Congress needs to hear from you about these priorities for patients:  Pass...

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OH Judiciary Committee Members Need to Hear from YOU by APRIL 1, 2025….NO FOOLIN’

Karen Jaynes | March 28, 2025

Americans for Safe Access members were at the Ohio State House on March 20th to remind policymakers to prioritize Ohio medical cannabis patients as they consider cannabis legislation this session. Ohio legislators have been at odds with voters after they...

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U.S. Medical Cannabis Policies Conflict with Trump's 'Made in USA' Positions

Steph Sherer | March 24, 2025

Leading up to the 2024 election, publicly traded cannabis companies and some advocates promoted overly optimistic narratives on cannabis futures—Schedule III was inevitable, or that a new presidential administration would legalize cannabis, despite the fact that POTUS doesn’t have the...

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Join ASA Members in Sacramento for Citizen Lobby Day: March 24

Tony Bowles | March 23, 2025

With over 20 years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to advancing cannabis policy and patient rights. One of the most impactful ways we drive change is through direct advocacy. That’s why I am joining ASA members and cannabis advocates...

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