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Dec 2, 2024
By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access 2024 was a busy year for cannabis on all three levels of government: local, state, and national. Read on for a recap of the year and what to expect in 2025, with key action items included. Not on our monthly newsletter list? Sign up to make sure you never miss a...
Nov 21, 2024
Join us for our free, annual “joint” holiday celebration! San Diego Blue Dream Democrats, San Diego Americans for Safe Access, San Diego NORML, and the Cannabis Education Project will be having a potluck at a private outdoor space in Ocean Beach (4755 Long Branch Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) on Sunday, December 15th between 3pm and 6pm. Enjoy the...
Nov 5, 2024
By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access When it comes to community organizing, particularly around cannabis, it can be easy at times to feel disheartened. However, when you consider all of the people toiling day in and day out to advance the rights of medical cannabis patients and consumers, it becomes clear that...
Mar 5, 2024
California cannabis bills we’re watching in 2024.
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.
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.