Samantha Kramer

Sam Kramer is a cannabis attorney based out of Chicago. She was President and Co-Founder of the city's first-ever Cannabis Law Society. Sam has worked alongside industry leaders to advance cannabis legislation and social equity initiatives nationwide.

Samantha Kramer
Since June 6, 2022

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The History Behind Gilbert Baker’s Iconic Rainbow Pride Flag
1 day ago

The History Behind Gilbert Baker’s Iconic Rainbow Pride Flag

It was 1978. Nearly a decade after the Stonewall riots, the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights was still in full swing. The world didn’t yet know it was tumbling toward a terrifying AIDS epidemic that would soon reignite hate and fear against the gay community. Instead, the LGBTQIA+ community launched into 1978 with a rising hope…

Cannabis and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A History of Pioneers
4 days ago

Cannabis and the LGBTQIA+ Community: A History of Pioneers

Cannabis and LGBTQIA+ cultures each have a history of existing in the shadows long before they entered the mainstream. Today we enjoy a plethora of quirky cannabis users and loveable LGBTQIA+ characters depicted across popular media, but it was not so long ago that both of these communities were stuck in a position driven by…

Progress for Patients in Washington, D.C.: Residents Ages 21+ Can Temporarily Self-Certify
9 months ago

Progress for Patients in Washington, D.C.: Residents Ages 21+ Can Temporarily Self-Certify

On July 6, 2022, Washington, D.C. implemented a revolutionary emergency amendment to its medical cannabis program. The Medical Marijuana Self-Certification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 currently permits D.C. residents over the age of 21 to self-certify their intent to use cannabis for medical purposes when applying for D.C.’s Medical Cannabis Program. The act expands existing…