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ASA Newsletter-October 2024: Election Edition

Steph Sherer | October 31, 2024

We are happy to present you with the   Election Edition of the ASA Monthly Newsletter! Americans for Safe Access launched the Compassionate Candidate Campaign to provide candidates in the 468 Congressional races in the 2024 Election information on policies...

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ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

Steph Sherer | October 28, 2024

This election year, Capitol Hill buzzed with discussions about cannabis scheduling, hemp regulations, and the FDA’s evolving role in regulating cannabinoids. Yet, missing from these debates was one critical topic: the future of medical cannabis and protections for patients. As...

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Behind the Spotlight: Only Congress Can Change Cannabis Laws for Patients

Steph Sherer | October 11, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. We've crafted briefing materials and “100-day campaigns” for three incoming administrations on medical...

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Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Impact on Homegrown4Heroes: A Setback in Safe Access to Cannabis for Veterans

Americans for Safe Access | October 04, 2024

Guest Blog:  by Jennifer Douglas,  Founder Homegrown4Heroes In recent months, the cannabis community supporting veterans through Homegrown4Heroes (HG4H) has faced an unprecedented challenge. Hurricane Helene, a powerful and destructive storm, ravaged vast portions of the East Coast, leaving behind a path of devastation,...

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Lessons from Capitol Hill: Patients Need to Set the Record Straight on Medical Cannabis Ahead of Election 2024

Steph Sherer | September 30, 2024

On September 26th, medical cannabis advocates from Hawaii to Florida gathered on Capitol Hill for the Validated Voices Summit, representing patients from across the nation. It marked a pivotal moment as patients met in Washington, DC, for the first time...

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ASA Newsletter-September 2024

Steph Sherer | September 25, 2024

ASA's Monthly Newsletter! Back by popular demand, we are proud to bring you the ASA Monthly Newsletter! We can only continue to do this important work with your support, consider becoming an ASA member today! ASA has recently revamped our...

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WEBINAR: Cannabis Product Recalls: What They Mean for the Health of Patients & Cannabis Programs

Steph Sherer | September 20, 2024

Join Americans for Safe Access (ASA) for a Roundtable discussion on cannabis product recalls with key stakeholders to discuss the basics of recalls, how they work, what they mean for patients and consumer health, and why they signal a functioning...

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Governor Newsom, Don’t Throw the Baby’s Medicine Out with the Bathwater!

Steph Sherer | September 12, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) fully supports the regulation of cannabinoid products as part of our mission to ensure safe access for patients, and we want you to be successful in your efforts to do so in California.  We have...

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Amid Recent Cannabis Recalls, Americans for Safe Access Releases Consumer Safety Guide

Steph Sherer | September 05, 2024

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2024 AMID RECENT CANNABIS RECALLS, AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS RELEASES CRITICAL REPORT:  "What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety" Washington, D.C.– Following a concerning series of cannabis recalls due...

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Americans for Safe Access Calls for Compassionate Leadership Amid DEA Hearing Delay on Cannabis Rescheduling

Amy Marasco | August 27, 2024

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2024  Washington, D.C. — In light of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) announcement to schedule a hearing on the rescheduling of cannabis, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate leadership in...

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