Dear Valued Member, November is here and the holidays are just around the corner! With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, we have many exciting Specials, New Products, and Price Drops to share with you this month. As a huge thank you to our amazing members for helping us win the 2022 Best of the Bay Readers Poll, we are offering Member Appreciation Days throughout the month of November. Keep reading for more details on how you can take advantage of the savings at The Green Cross! We are pleased to share that the entire Green Cross staff is fully up-to-date on all COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. You can shop with ease at The Green Cross this holiday season knowing we are doing everything we can to keep our members safe and healthy. In observance of the upcoming holidays, The Green Cross has limited hours of operation on the following dates: Thanksgiving, November 24: 8:30 AM – 3 PM Christmas, December 25: 8:30 AM – 3 PM Wishing you all a joyous holiday season full of love and laughter with family and friends near and far! Cheers, Kevin Reed Founder & President The Green Cross We are excited to announce that The Green Cross won the 2022 Best of the Bay Readers Poll for Best Cannabis Dispensary and IncrediMeds won Best Cannabis Edibles! Not only that, we were runner up in the Best Store Staff category! Thank you to all our amazing members who took the time to vote for us. Your support means the world to us. Cheers! Full List of 2022 Best of the Bay Winners Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. In celebration of National Vegan Day today, the following IncrediMeds vegan products are 25% off: IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Bar IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Bar with Toffee IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Bar with Almonds & Sea Salt IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds The following IncrediMeds products are on sale for the month of November: IncrediMeds 18:1 CBD Sour Orange Gummies are on sale for 50% off. IncrediMeds 1:1 CBD Milk Chocolate Bars are on sale for 50% off. IncrediMeds Milk Chocolate Bars with Cherries are on sale for 25% off. IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Bars are on sale for 35% off. IncrediMeds Milk Chocolate Pretzel Bites are on sale for 35% off. Every Sunday in November is a Member Appreciation Day! As a thank you to our members for voting for us in the 2022 Best of the Bay Readers Poll, all house-made Green Cross and IncrediMeds products are 25% off. This offer includes all TGC Pre-Rolls, TGC Jarred Flower, and IncrediMeds products. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of these incredible savings! In celebration of National Chocolate with Almonds Day on November 7, all IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Bars with Almonds & Sea Salt and IncrediMeds Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds are 25% off. In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, all Veterans get 25% off all purchases. On behalf of The Green Cross, thank you for your service! In celebration of Green Wednesday on November 23, get 10% off all purchases. In celebration of Thanksgiving on November 24, all IncrediMeds products are 25% off. The following 1/8th strains are now available for $25 or less (tax included): SG Blue Tara - $15 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $15 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mint - $15 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD GH Tropical OG - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.4% THC 0.0% CBD GH Tropical Punch - $20 Rimrock Farms 20.8% THC 0.0% CBD SG Cherry Punch - $20 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Triangle Kush - $25 High Supply 30.1% THC 0.2% CBD GH Amaretto Sour - $25 Rimrock Farms 34.5% THC 0.0% CBD GH Cereal Runtz - $25 Rimrock Farms 28.2% THC 0.0% CBD GH Hell's OG - $25 Rimrock Farms 22.8% THC 0.1% CBD GH Strawberry Float - $25 Rimrock Farms 22.5% THC 0.0% CBD GH Banana Cooler - $25 Rimrock Farms 30.5% THC 0.0% CBD GH Bubba Snow - $25 Rimrock Farms 22.6% THC 0.0% CBD GH Sour Strawberry Kush - $25 Rimrock Farms 27.5% THC 0.0% CBD Gelato - $25 T.H.C. 27.0% THC 0.0% CBD MB33 - $25 T.H.C. 28.3% THC 0.0% CBD The following 1/8th* High THC strains are currently available (tax included): GH Amaretto Sour - $25 Rimrock Farms 34.5% THC 0.0% CBD GH Banana Cooler - $25 Rimrock Farms 30.5% THC 0.0% CBD Choice OG - $30 Tutti 31.4% THC 0.0% CBD Picolato Gelato - $30 Tutti 31.2% THC 0.0% CBD Malibu Mirage - $30 Tutti 30.3% THC 0.0% CBD OG Chem - $30 Tutti 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD Honey Butter - $35 Biscotti 32.3% THC 0.0% CBD Peach Flambe - $35 Biscotti 30.5% THC 0.0% CBD Ron Burgundy - $40 Citrus Hill 32.9% THC 0.0% CBD Runtz OG - $45 T.H.C. 32.9% THC 0.0% CBD Bubba Gas Mints - $50 Amplified Farms 32.9% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Dosi Zkittlez - $50 Amplified Farms 33.9% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $50 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD Astro Pop - $50 FloraCal 35.3% THC 0.1% CBD Jet Fuel Gelato - $50 T.H.C. 30.2% THC 0.0% CBD Zkittlez Mints - $50 Poseidon Estates 32.5% THC 0.0% CBD Guava Jelly - $55 State Flower 35.1% THC 0.1% CBD SG Sour Apple (1oz) - $140 High Supply 31.4% THC 0.0% CBD Runtz OG (1/2oz) - $170 T.H.C. 32.9% THC 0.0% CBD *All strains are 1/8th unless otherwise noted. For the entire month of November, all Papa Herb 1g Cartridges are on sale for $22 + tax. For the entire month of November, all PAX Brand Pods and PAX Devices are 20% off. Purchase any High Supply 1g Live Sand and get a pre-selected High Supply 1g Live Sand for 1¢. Purchase any High Supply 1g Concentrate and get a pre-selected High Supply 1g Concentrate for 1¢. Purchase any High Supply 1g Cartridge and get a pre-selected High Supply 1g Cartridge for 1¢. Purchase any High Supply 1/2oz Strain and get a pre-selected High Supply 1/2oz Strain for 1¢. Purchase any Alien Labs or Connected 1g Live Resin Cartridge and get one pre-selected Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Cartridge for 1¢. Purchase any two Biscotti 1/8th Strains and get a pre-selected Biscotti 1/8th Strain for 1¢. Purchase any two Biscotti Singolo Pre-Rolls and get a pre-selected Biscotti Singolo Pre-Roll for 1¢. All Biscotti Quattro Pre-Roll Packs are on sale for $20 + tax. All Biscotti 1g Rosins are on sale for $25 + tax. All Tutti 1g Hash are on sale for $16 + tax. All Tutti 1g Sauces are on sale for $18 + tax. All Tutti 1g Sugar Diamonds are on sale for $18 + tax. Purchase any new 1g Farmer's Reserve Sauce Cartridge and get an Absolute Xtract M3B Battery for 1¢. From now until November 3, all Absolute Xtracts 1g Live Resin Cartridges are on sale for $48 + tax. From November 23-27, all Absolute Xtracts products are 20% off. From November 23-27, all Care By Design products are 20% off. From November 23-27, all Loud + Clear products are 20% off. Purchase any Farmer and the Felon CBD 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected Farmer and the Felon Pre-Roll for 1¢. From November 23-27, all Farmer and the Felon products are 20% off. Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. Lower prices now available on the following 1/8th* Strains (tax included): SG Blue Tara - $15 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $15 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD$ LD Purple Kush Mints - $15 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $15 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD SG Cherry Punch - $25 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD MB33 - $25 T.H.C. 28.3% THC 0.0% CBD Cherry Cheesecake - $30 Biscotti 26.2 % THC 0.0% CBD Island Honey - $30 Biscotti 27.0% THC 0.0% CBD Tiramisu - $30 Biscotti 24.4% THC 0.0% CBD Dolcetti - $35 Biscotti 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $50 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara (1/2oz) - $55 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland (1/2oz) - $55 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD *All strains are 1/8th unless otherwise noted. New Tsumo Tortilla Chips now available for in the following flavors for $19 + tax: Chili Limon Chips 100mg Nacho Cheese Chips 100mg New Zig Zag OG Purps Hemp Wraps and Blue Dream Hemp Wraps now available for $1.49 + tax. The Green Cross offers special member parking across the street at 4249 Mission Street. Parking lot hours are 8 AM – 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays. Holiday Parking Hours: Thanksgiving: 8 AM – 3:30 PM Christmas: 8 AM – 3:30 PM Schumer Says Congress Is ‘Very Close’ To Passing Marijuana Banking And Expungements Bill After Work With ‘A Bunch Of Republicans’MarijuanaMoment.net - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says Congress is getting “very close” to introducing and passing a marijuana bill with provisions covering banking access for legal businesses and expungements of past convictions, citing progress he’s made in discussions with a “bunch of Republican senators.” During a debate with his Republican reelection opponent Joe Pinion on Sunday, Schumer was asked about a separate broader cannabis legalization bill he filed this year and whether he felt it would make more sense to first promote more research into marijuana before ending prohibition. Read more » Biden pardons marijuana offenses, calls for review of federal lawPolitico.com - President Joe Biden on Thursday granted a pardon to all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date on U.S. drug policy. The president also urged governors to take similar action for state offenses of civil possession of marijuana. In addition, he called on the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to “expeditiously” review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I narcotic, meaning it’s deemed to have no medical use and a high potential for abuse. Heroin and LSD are other Schedule I drugs. Read more » Can Cannabis Relieve Menopause Symptoms?VeryWellHealth.com - Some people are using cannabis to self-soothe menopause symptoms. Is it working? Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN at the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics in Chicago, said that cannabis has helped some of her patients manage mood or sleep problems during menopause. Rahman said she’d recommend cannabis to patients who don’t want to take first-line treatments like hormonal therapy. Read more » Cannabis use does not increase actual creativity but does increase how creative you think you are, study findsPsyPost.org - A set of studies published in the Journal of Applied Psychology has failed to find evidence that cannabis has creativity-enhancing effects. But the researchers did find that cannabis elicited a sense of joviality, which in turn made cannabis users perceive their own ideas and the ideas of others as more creative. “Cannabis was legalized in Washington state a few years back. That got us talking about how cannabis is a topic which his generally ignored by the management and applied psychology research literature, with the exception of research which considers cannabis as harmful to work and health,” said study author Christopher Barnes (@chris24barnes), a Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor at the University of Washington. Read more » Dear Valued Member, Spooky Season has officially arrived, and we're here to bring you October Halloween Specials, new products, and price drops galore! Keep reading for more details on how you can take advantage of the savings throughout the spooktacular month of October at The Green Cross! Cheers, Kevin Reed Founder & President The Green Cross It's that time again - 2022 Best of the Bay polls are now open! Please take a moment to vote for The Green Cross in the Best Cannabis Dispensary category and IncrediMeds in the Best Cannabis Edibles category! You are not required to vote in every category, so please feel free to vote in the categories you prefer. Polls are open until Wednesday, October 12, so don't miss the chance to vote for your local favorites! Vote Now: 2022 Best of the Bay Thank you in advance for taking the time to vote for The Green Cross and IncrediMeds. Your ongoing support means the world to us! Join us at this year's Haight Ashbury Street Fair on October 16 from 11 AM to 5:30 PM. The Green Cross will have booths set up at the 2022 HASF and will be selling various items on-site, It's sure to be a fun 420-friendly event filled with food, live music, arts, and crafts in the spirit of "Summer of love." We look forward to seeing you there! Please join us in wishing our Director of Operations & Purchasing, Erick Alfaro, congratulations on his 14th Anniversary with The Green Cross! With his hard work and excellent leadership skills, Erick continues to be an integral part of The Green Cross family. We are so lucky to have him. Congratulations on reaching this amazing work milestone, Erick. Cheers! Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. In celebration of National Homemade Cookie Day today, IncrediMeds Chocolate Chip Cookies are 25% off. On October 10 and Halloween, all IncrediMeds products are 25% off. In celebration of National Chocolate Day on October 28, all IncrediMeds Chocolate products are 25% off. For the month of October, all Green Cross Premium Pre-Rolls are 25% off while supplies last. This includes regular Pre-rolls with .8g of flower, Dog Walker Pre-Rolls with .5g of flower, and Blunts and Infused Blunts with 1.5g of flower. All pricing is tax included: Banana Puddintain Dog Walker Pre-Roll - $6 Redwood Remedies 33.6% THC 0.0% CBD Cypress OG Dog Walker Pre-Roll - $6 Amplified Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD Modified Mints Dog Walker Pre-Roll - $6 Legion of Bloom 25.8% THC 0.0% CBD Zkittlez Mints Dog Walker Pre-Roll - $6 Poseidon Estates 24.8% THC 0.0% CBD Apple Fritter Pre-Roll - $8 Legion of Bloom 22.8% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Puddintain Pre-Roll - $8 Redwood Remedies 34.6% THC 0.0% CBD Cypress OG Pre-Roll - $8 Amplified Farms 30.2% THC 0.0% CBD Cosmic Cookies Pre-Roll - $8 Poseidon Estates 23.7% THC 0.0% CBD Apple Fritter Hemp Blunt - $15 Legion of Bloom 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD Bubblegum Hemp Blunt - $15 GGC Farms 33.0% THC 0.0% CBD Georgia Pie Hemp Blunt - $15 GGC Farms 27.7% THC 0.0% CBD OG Kush Hemp Blunt - $18 T.H.C. 35.4% THC 0.0% CBD Infused Cosmic Cookies Hemp Blunt - $22 Poseidon Estates 50.3% THC 0.0% CBD Infused Lemon Kerosene Hemp Blunt - $22 Amplified Farms 60.6% THC 0.0% CBD Infused Modified Mints Hemp Blunt - $22 Legion of Bloom 60.0% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Puddintain Dogwalker Pre-Roll 7 pack - $32 Redwood Remedies 33.6% THC 0.0% CBD Cypress OG Dog Walker Pre-Roll 7 Pack - $32 Amplified Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Puddintain Dog Walker Pre-Roll 14 pack - $60 Redwood Remedies 33.6% THC 0.0% CBD Cypress OG Dog Walker Pre-Roll 14 Pack- $60 Amplified Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD The following 1/8th strains are now available for $25 or less (tax included): LD Blue Velvet Cake - $15 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hell's OG - $15 Rimrock Farms 28.4% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hollyweed - $15 Rimrock Farms 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD SG Kush Cake - $15 Unlocked 28.3% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mint - $15 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara - $20 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $20 Rimrock Farms 28.2% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD SG Cherry Punch - $25 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Lion OG - $25 Aster Farms 28.8% THC 0.1% CBD SG Sour Diesel - $25 Aster Farms 27.4% THC 0.1% CBD SG Sour Maui - $25 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD Azul - $25 Biscotti 26.0% THC 0.0% CBD B.A.Y.C. Mango Smoothie - $25 Biscotti 27.9% THC 0.0% CBD Moon Pie - $25 Biscotti 25.8% THC 0.0% CBD Blue Dream - $25 T.H.C. 27.1% THC 0.0% CBD MB33 - $25 T.H.C. 28.3% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Punch - $25 Tutti 26.9% THC 0.0% CBD The following 1/8th High THC strains are currently available (tax included): Choice OG - $30 Tutti 31.4% THC 0.0% CBD Gush Mints - $30 Tutti 30.7% THC 0.0% CBD Malibu Mirage - $30 Tutti 30.3% THC 0.0% CBD OG Chem - $30 Tutti 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Sugar Daddy - $35 FC River 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD Peach Flambe - $40 Biscotti 30.5% THC 0.0% CBD Bubba Gas Mints - $50 Amplified Farms 32.9% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Dosi Zkittlez - $50 Amplified Farms 33.9% THC 0.0% CBD Jet Fuel Gelato - $50 T.H.C. 30.2% THC 0.0% CBD Zkittlez Mints - $50 Poseidon Estates 32.5% THC 0.0% CBD Guava Jelly - $55 State Flower 35.1% THC 0.1% CBD OG Kush - $55 State Flower 30.4% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $55 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD SG Papaya Bomb (1/4oz) - $60 Farmer and the Felon 30.2% THC 0.0% CBD Biskanté - $70 Alien Labs 31.5% THC 0.0% CBD Gelonade - $70 Connected 30.0% THC 0.0% CBD For the month of October, all Papa Herb 1g Cartridges are on sale for the low price of $22 + tax. For the month of October, purchase any two High Supply 1g Cartridges and get a pre-selected High Supply 1g Cartridge for 1¢. Purchase any High Supply 1g Live Sand and get a pre-selected High Supply Live Sand for 1¢. Purchase any High Supply 1g Concentrate and get a pre-selected High Supply 1g Live Sand for 1¢. Starting October 7, purchase any High Supply 1g 1/2oz Strain and get a pre-selected High Supply 1/2oz Strain for 1¢. For the month of October, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1g Live Resin Cartridges and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Cartridge of your choice for 1¢. For the month of October, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strains and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strain of your choice for 1¢. For the month of October, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Disposable Live Resin Pens and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Disposable Vape Pen of your choice for 1¢. For the month of October, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Rolls and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Roll of your choice for 1¢. Biscotti Rosins are now available for the low price of $30 + tax. Purchase any two Biscotti 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected Biscotti 1/8th Strain for 1¢. Purchase any two Tutti 1g Sauces and get a pre-selected Tutti 1g Sauce for 1¢. For the month of October, Product of Los Angeles Aqua de Flor Beverages are on sale for $13 + tax. Purchase any Uncle Arnie's Beverage and get a pre-selected Uncle Arnie's Beverage for 1¢. For the month of October, Bloom Farms 1g High Potency Cartridges are on sale for $35 + tax. For the month of October, all Bloom Farms PAX .5g Live Resin Pods are on sale for $30 + tax. From October 1-3 and on Halloween, all Absolute Xtracts 1g Live Resin Cartridges are 25% off. Every Friday through Sunday in October, all Absolute Xtracts 1g Full Spectrum Cartridges are 15% off. Every Wednesday in October, all Care By Design products are 20% off. The Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer is now on sale for the low price of $499 + tax. Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. Lower prices now available on the following 1/8th flowers (tax included): LD Blue Velvet Cake - $15 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hell's OG - $15 Rimrock Farms 28.4% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hollyweed - $15 Rimrock Farms 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mints - $15 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara - $20 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $20 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD Azul - $25 Biscotti 26.0% THC 0.0% CBD B.A.Y.C. Mango Smoothie - $25 Biscotti 27.9% THC 0.0% CBD MB33 - $25 T.H.C. 28.3% THC 0.0% CBD Moon Pie - $25 Biscotti 25.8% THC 0.0% CBD Cherry Cheesecake - $30 Biscotti 26.2% THC 0.0% CBD Dolcetti - $30 Biscotti 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD Tiramisu- $30 Biscotti 24.4% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Once is Enough - $50 Amplified Farms 38.6% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $50 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD LD Blue Velvet Cake (1/2oz) - $55 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara (1/2oz) - $75 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland (1/2oz) - $75 Rimrock Farms 28.2% THC 0.0% CBD The Green Cross Long Sleeve Logo T-Shirts are back in stock and available for the low price of $15 + tax. The Green Cross Beanies and Skullies are back in stock and available for the low price of $15 + tax. New Flav Chile & Lime Gummy Rings now available for in the following flavors for $19 + tax: Peach Gummy Rings 100mg Watermelon Gummy Rings 100mg New Big Top 100mg Caramel Corn now available for $22 + tax. New Shaman Extracts Agave Tinctures now available for in the following flavors for $41 + tax: Grape Agave Tincture 1000mg Passion Fruit Agave Tincture 1000mg Watermelon Agave Tincture 1000mg For a limited time, get a pre-selected Shaman Extracts Agave Tincture for 1¢ with the purchase of any Shaman Extracts Agave Tincture. New Farmer and the Felon Cold Cure Live Rosins now available for in the following flavors for $55 + tax: Papaya Punch Cold Cure Live Rosin 65.5% THC 0.0% CBD Strawberry Guava Cold Cure Live Rosin 68.8% THC 0.0% CBD Purchase any Farmer and the Felon 1g Rosin and get a pre-selected Farmer and the Felon Pre-Roll for 1¢. From October 28-31, purchase any Farmer and the Felon 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected Farmer and the Felon 1/8th Strain for 1¢. The Green Cross offers special member parking across the street at 4249 Mission Street. Parking lot hours are 8 AM – 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays. Marijuana’s last taboo: Parents who get stonedWashingtonPost.com - When Suzy found out she was pregnant with her first child, she stopped smoking pot immediately. She had used cannabis recreationally, on weekends, since her early 20s, but didn’t want to do anything that might harm the baby. After giving birth, Suzy fell into postpartum depression. She loved her baby, but she couldn’t figure out how to love herself. Relief was hard to come by; she was scared to take antidepressants while breastfeeding. She considered turning back to cannabis, but worried that doctors might detect it in her baby’s bloodstream and take the child away. Read more » Study asks 80,000 cannabis users when, how, and why they use the plantLeafly.com - Through an app called Jointly, researchers studied information gleaned from more than 200,000 cannabis user experiences to better understand what consumers desire. Here’s what the data showed. The report aims to demystify “purposeful and intentional” cannabis use across America. Data points include 206,000 sessions in total. The data from those experience logs were used as the basis for the report,” according to its authors. Read more » Could Cannabis and Psychedelic Drugs Make Breast Cancer Treatments More Effective?PRNewswire.com - In September 2018, when Nicole DiMonda was diagnosed with breast cancer, she underwent the regimen of widely prescribed medications, but also incorporated psilocybin and whole-plant edible cannabis in her therapy. This alternative medicine has intrigued scientists, as they improved the effectiveness of her treatments. More compelling is that her husband, an accomplished Endocannabinologist named Jaime Brambila, the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Grace Health + Wellness, administered the holistic remedies. Mr. Brambila, said, "We are thrilled by Nicole's results from both her conventional and experimental treatments. We hope that future breast cancer patients will complement their pharmaceuticals with cannabis medicine and any encouraging preclinical signals may pave the way for wider use." Read more » California Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Workers Who Use Cannabis Off the JobCaNORML.com - The California legislature has passed a Cal NORML-sponsored bill, AB 2188 (Quirk), that would ban workplace discrimination due to drug tests for inactive metabolites of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. The most commonly used drug test by employers, urine tests, can pick up a worker’s cannabis use days or weeks before they show up for work and have no correlation with on-the-job impairment. By contrast, oral swab tests, which are permitted for use in the bill, detect actual THC and are a better indicator of recent use. The bill’s passage is the result of a multi-year effort by sponsor California NORML, the state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. A bill carried by Asm. Mark Leno in 2008 to protect the workplace rights of medical marijuana users passed in the legislature but was vetoed by Gov. Schwarzenegger. Asm. Rob Bonta carried two similar bills in 2018 (AB 2069) and 2019 (AB 2355), but they failed to pass through the legislature. Asm. Quirk introduced similar language as a two-year bill in 2021, in order to begin the process of reaching out to stakeholders and supporters. Read more » Dear Valued Member, As Summer comes to an end and schools starts back up, September can be a stressful time of year. The Green Cross is here to help you unwind and reset with all your favorite cannabis-infused products! Keep reading for more details on all the specials, price drops, and new products now available. We look forward to seeing you at The Green Cross soon! Cheers, Kevin Reed Founder & President The Green Cross Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. In celebration of Labor Day on September 5, all IncrediMeds products are 25% off. In celebration of National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day on September 7, IncrediMeds Milk Chocolate Pretzel Bites are 25% off. In celebration of National Dessert Day on September 14, all IncrediMeds products are 25% off. The following 1/8th strains are now available for $25 or less (tax included): LD Blue Velvet Cake - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Double OG Chem - $20 Redwood Roots 26.0% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hollyweed - $20 Rimrock Farms 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mint - $20 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.7% TGC 0.0% CBD 123 - $25 Poseidon Estates 26.3% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Punch - $25 Tutti 26.9% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hell's OG - $25 Rimrock Farms 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $25 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD SG Silver Haze - $25 High Supply 24.1% THC 0.0% CBD SG Cherry Punch - $25 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD - $25 SG Sour Maui - $25 Aster Farms 29.0% THC 0.0% CBD The following 1/8th High THC strains are currently available (tax included): Choice OG - $30 Tutti 31.4% THC 0.0% CBD Gush Mints - $30 Tutti 30.7% THC 0.0% CBD Malibu Mirage - $30 Tutti 30.3% THC 0.0% CBD OG Chem - $30 Tutti 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD Banana Sugar Daddy - $35 FC River 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD SG Papaya Bomb - $35 Farmer and the Felon 32.4% THC 0.0% CBD Peach Flambe - $40 Biscotti 30.5% THC 0.0% CBD Apple Fritter - $40 T.H.C. 35.5% THC 0.0% CBD Candy Runtz - $50 T.H.C. 33.9% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Once is Enough - $50 Amplified Farms 38.6% THC 0.0% CBD Zkittlez Mints - $50 Poseidon Estates 32.5% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $55 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD Tropical Rippz - $55 Seed Junky 31.7% THC 0.0% CBD Biscotti - $70 Connected 34.4% THC 0.0% CBD Biskanté - $70 Alien Labs 31.5% THC 0.0% CBD Creme de Menthe - $70 Alien Lab 34.4% THC 0.0% CBD Gelonade - $70 Connected 30.0% THC 0.0% CBD Pantera Limone - $70 Connected 32.2% THC 0.0% CBD Every Saturday in September, purchase any Unlocked 1/4th Strain and get a pre-selected Unlocked 1/8th Strain for only 1¢. Starting September 3, the following Unlocked Strains will be available at low introductory pricing (tax included): Birthday Cake (1/4th) - $28 20.58% THC 0.0% CBD Birthday Cake (1oz) - $105 26.65% THC 0.0% CBD More strains coming soon, so stay tuned! All Highatus ChronBons are 40% off. Once these sell out, they will no longer be available for purchase at The Green Cross so here's your chance to stock up! Purchase any Cresco Concentrate and get a pre-selected Cresco Concentrate for only 1¢. Purchase any two High Supply Cartridges and get a pre-selected High Supply Live Oil Cartridge for only 1¢. Purchase any High Supply Strain and get a pre-selected High Supply Live Sand for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. All Alien Labs or Connected 1g Cured Resin Cartridges are on sale for $26 + tax. For the month of September, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strains and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strain of your choice for only 1¢. For the month of September, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1g Live Resin Cartridges and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Cartridge of your choice for only 1¢. For the month of September, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Disposable Live Resin Pens and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Disposable Vape Pen of your choice for only 1¢. For the month of September, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Rolls and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Roll of your choice for only 1¢. On September 5, purchase any Alien Labs or Connected Disposable Live Resin Pen and get a pre-selected Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Disposable Vape Pen for only 1¢. *Limit one per member per day. Biscotti Resina Loose Hashes are now available for the low price of $25 + tax. Biscotti Rosins are now available for the low price of $40 + tax. Biscotti Quattro Pre-Roll 4 Packs are on sale for $22 + tax. Biscotti 1g Sugar Diamonds are on sale for $21 + tax. Biscotti 1g Sauces are on sale for $18 + tax. Purchase any two Biscotti 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected Biscotti 1/8th Strain for only 1¢. Purchase any Biscotti Bored Ape Yacht Club product and get a pre-selected Biscotti Singolo Hash-Infused Pre-Roll for only 1¢. Care By Design 2:1 CBD-Rich Sublingual Drops are 50% off. All CQ Beverages are 25% off. Purchase any Dani Fire 1g Enriched Diamond Sauce Cartridge and get a pre-selected Dani Fire 1g Enriched Diamond Sauce Cartridge for only 1¢. All Product of Los Angeles Aqua de Flor Beverages and Blackout Lemonades are on sale for $13 + tax. The Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer is now on sale for the low price of $509.99. From September 2-5, purchase any Absolute Xtracts 1g Live Resin Cartridge and get an Absolute Xtracts 1g Live Resin Cartridge of your choice for only $1 + tax. Starting September 5, purchase any Farmer and the Felon product and get a pre-selected Farmer and the Felon Pre-Roll for only 1¢. Every Friday in September, purchase any two Farmer and the Felon 1/8th Strains and get a pre-selected Farmer and the Felon 1/8th Strain for only 1¢. On September 5, September 9, and September 16, purchase any Nuvata Ready-to-Use Vaporizer and get a pre-selected Nuvata Ready-to-Use Vaporizer for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. Lower prices now available on the following 1/8th flowers (tax included): LD Blue Velvet Cake - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hollyweed - $20 Rimrock Farms 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mints - $20 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $22 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hell's OG - $25 Rimrock Farms 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD B.A.Y.C. Mango Smoothie - $30 Biscotti 27.9% THC 0.0% CBD Dolcetti - $30 Biscotti 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD Tiramisu - $30 Biscotti 24.4% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $50 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD Once is Enough - $50 Amplified Farms 38.6% THC 0.0% CBD LD Blue Velvet Cake (1/2oz) - $75 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara (1/2oz) - $81 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland (1/2oz) - $81 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD All Papa Herb 1g Cartridges are now available for the low price of $26 + tax. New Flav 100mg Fruit Punch Taffy now available for $19 + tax. New Highatus 100mg Strawberry Lemonade Gummies now available for $22 + tax New Keef 100mg Blueberry Lemon + CBN Beverage now available for $22 + tax. From September 5-11, purchase any two Keef 100mg Beverages and get a Keef 100mg Beverage of your choice for $1 + tax. New High Supply 1g Live Oil Cartridges now available for $26 + tax: 1g Creme De La Zin Live Oil Cartridge 78.5% THC 0.7% CBD 1g Dutch Treat Live Oil Cartridge 91.9% THC 0.1% CBD 1g Lava Cake Live Oil Cartridge 83.6% THC 0.1% CBD 1g Sugar Melon Live Oil Cartridge 89.7% THC 0.0% CBD 1g Vanilla Shake Live Oil Cartridge 81.6% THC 2.5% CBD New Level Protabs now available: Protab Hybrid - $35 + tax 250mg THC 10mg CBD Protab Hybrid 4 Piece Bag - $17 + tax 100mg THC Protab Indica - $35 + tax 250mg THC 10mg CBD Protab Indica 4 Piece Bag - $17 + tax 100mg THC Protab Hybrid - $35 + tax 250mg THC 10mg CBD Protab Hybrid 4 Piece Bag - $17 + tax 100mg THC The Green Cross offers special member parking across the street at 4249 Mission Street. Parking lot hours are 8 AM – 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays. A Dozen California Marijuana Bills, Including Allowing Medical Cannabis Deliveries Statewide, Head To GovernorMarijuanaMoment.com - Another series of California marijuana bills—including one to ensuring that medical cannabis patients across the state have access to delivery services—are heading to the governor following last-minute votes in the legislature ahead of Wednesday’s end-of-session deadline. In the past several weeks, about a dozen cannabis reform bills crossed the finish line in Sacramento, pending action from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Read more » California passes bill to protect workers who smoke pot off the clockLATimes.com - California could soon become the seventh state in the United States to protect pot-smoking employees. Assembly Bill 2188, passed Tuesday by the state Senate, would amend the state’s anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Employment and Housing Act to prevent companies from punishing employees who use cannabis outside work and test positive for the drug. Read more » Legalizing recreational cannabis increases its use, research showsCNN.com - People in US states that legalized recreational cannabis use it 20% more frequently than those in states that didn't legalize it, a study published Thursday in the journal Addiction has suggested. Researchers interviewed 3,421 participants who were sampled from the University of Colorado Boulder Center for Antisocial Drug Dependence and the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research in Minneapolis about their cannabis usage at two different points: before 2014, when it was illegal to sell recreational cannabis, and after 2014, when it became legal to sell in Colorado. Only medical cannabis was legal in Minnesota during the post-2014 portion of the study. Read more » Weed Woes: A deep dive into California’s total failure to get cannabis policy rightEastBayExpress.com - The cannabis trade publication, MJBizDaily, published an article last week bearing the headline, “$1 billion in illegal cannabis seized in California over past year, regulators say.” At the bottom of that article were related stories, including one headlined, “Why 3 illicit marijuana operators decline to go legal in California,” and another linking to a report titled “California Market Report: Illicit Market Woes.” Taken altogether, that web page provided a perfect snapshot of California’s total failure to get cannabis policy right, and how that has led what should be a thriving new industry into near-collapse, or at least arduous, unnecessary struggle. Read more » Marijuana use is outpacing cigarette use for the first time on recordNPR.com - More people in the U.S. are now smoking marijuana than cigarettes, according to a Gallup poll. Cigarette use has been trending downward during the past decades, with only 11% of Americans saying they smoke them in a poll conducted July 5 to 26, compared to 45% in the mid-1950s. Read more » Dear Valued Member, Tomorrow is our 18th Anniversary and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you! There are so many amazing deals and discounts to take advantage of tomorrow and throughout the month of August. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of the savings! Keep reading for more details on the many specials, price drops, and new products now available. We look forward to seeing you at The Green Cross soon! Cheers, Kevin Reed Founder & President The Green Cross Tomorrow is The Green Cross' 18th Anniversary of serving our San Francisco community! We are so proud of all we've achieved and grateful for the support of our amazing members. To celebrate this important milestone, The Green Cross is offering many discounts tomorrow. Keep reading for more details. If you're happy with the service you receive at The Green Cross, please consider leaving us a Google Review. We love and appreciate each and every one of you! Cheers to many more! Join us in celebrating Steve's 18th Anniversary and Michael's 17th Anniversary with The Green Cross! As OG members of The Green Cross team, Steve and Michael bring so much energy, passion, knowledge, hard work, and dedication to our organization each day. They both strive to provide each member with the best customer service possible, and because of this, are favorites amongst our members. We are so proud of their many contributions over the years, and wish them both a very happy anniversary! Cheers! Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. For tomorrow only, all IncrediMeds products are 25% off while supplies last. For tomorrow only, get an IncrediMeds Brownie for only 1¢ with every purchase. For tomorrow only, get a pre-selected Poseidon Estates Dog Walker Pre-Roll for only 1¢ with every purchase. The following 1/8th strains are now available for $25 or less (tax included): LD Blue Velvet Cake - $20 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hollyweed - $20 Rimrock Farms 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD LD Purple Kush Mint - $20 Rimrock Farms 19.3% THC 0.0% CBD SG Double OG Chem - $20 Redwood Roots 26.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland - $22 Rimrock Farms 29.7% TGC 0.0% CBD 123 - $25 Poseidon Estates 26.3% THC 0.0% CBD LD Hell's OG - $25 Rimrock Farms 27.8% THC 0.0% CBD SG Mimosa - $25 Rimrock Farms 28.4% THC 0.0% CBD SG Purple Punch - $25 Rimrock Farms 23.9% THC 0.0% CBD Tropicana Cookies - $25 Tutti 27.9% THC 0.0% CBD SG Mother's Milk - $25 High Supply 26.2% THC 0.0% CBD SG Silver Haze - $25 High Supply 24.1% THC 0.0% CBD The following 1/8th High THC strains are currently available (tax included): Banana Sugar Daddy - $35 FC River 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD SlurriCrasher - $48 FloraCal 30.2% THC 0.0% CBD Apple Fritter - $50 T.H.C. 35.5% THC 0.0% CBD Candy Runtz - $50 T.H.C. 33.9% THC 0.0% CBD Zkittlez Mints - $50 Poseidon Estates 32.5% THC 0.0% CBD Animal Face - $55 Seed Junky 32.7% THC 0.0% CBD Blackberry Pie - $55 Seed Junky 31.1% THC 0.0% CBD Once is Enough - $55 Amplified Farms 38.6% THC 0.0% CBD Super Sour Diesel - $55 Amplified Farms 35.6% THC 0.0% CBD Tropical Rippz - $55 Seed Junky 31.7% THC 0.0% CBD Oreoz - $60 420 Kingdom 30.0% THC 0.0% CBD Y2K - $70 Alien Labs 30.1% THC 0.0% CBD Purchase any Cresco Concentrate and get a pre-selected Cresco Concentrate for only 1¢. Purchase any High Supply Concentrate and get a pre-selected High Supply Concentrate for only 1¢. Starting tomorrow, purchase any High Supply Strain and get a pre-selected High Supply Live Sand for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. Starting tomorrow, purchase any two Rimrock Farms LD 1/8th Strains and get a pre-selected Rimrock Farms 1/8th Strain for only 1¢. Alien Labs and Connected 1g Live Resin Cartridges are now available for the low price of $45 + tax. Starting tomorrow, purchase any Alien Labs or Connected Indoor 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected 1/8th strain for only 1¢.* Starting August 2, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strains and get an additional Alien Labs or Connected 1/8th Strain of your choice for only 1¢. Starting August 2, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected 1g Live Resin Cartridges and get a pre-selected Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Disposable Vape Pen for only 1¢.* Starting August 2, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Disposable Live Resin Pens and get a pre-selected Alien Labs or Connected Live Resin Disposable Vape Pen for only 1¢.* Starting August 2, purchase any two Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Rolls and get a pre-selected Alien Labs or Connected Pre-Roll for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. For tomorrow only, all Cannabis-Infused Drinks are 25% off. For tomorrow and August 8-11, all Absolute Xtracts 1g Full Spectrum Cartridges and Absolute Xtracts 1g Live Resin Cartridges are 25% off. For tomorrow only, all Biscotti Resina Hashes are 20% off. Starting tomorrow, purchase any Biscotti Quattro Pre-Roll 4 Pack and get a Biscotti Dolcetti Singolo Hash-Infused Pre-Roll for only 1¢. Starting tomorrow, purchase any Biscotti 1/8th Strain and get a pre-selected Biscotti Singolo Hash-Infused Pre-Roll for only 1¢. For tomorrow and August 5-7, all Biscotti Bored Ape Yacht Club products are 20% off. Starting August 1, purchase any two regular-priced Biscotti 1/8th Strains and get a pre-selected Biscotti 1/8th for only 1¢. For tomorrow and August 12 until supplies sell out, purchase any Nuvata Ready-to-Use Vaporizer and get a pre-selected Nuvata Ready-to-Use Vaporizer for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. For tomorrow only, all PAX Live Rosin & Diamond Pods are 20% off. Starting tomorrow, Leune PAX Pods are 20% off. For tomorrow only, Select Cliq Pods are 20% off. For tomorrow only, all High Gorgeous products are 20% off. For tomorrow and August 19-21, all Yummi Karma products are 20% off. Starting tomorrow, purchase any Lime Extra Strength Syrup and get a pre-selected Lime Extra Strength Syrup for only 1¢.* *Limit one per member per day. The Storz & Bickel Volcano Hybrid Vaporizer is now on sale for the low price of $509.99. In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4, IncrediMeds Chocolate Chip Cookies are 25% off. In celebration of National Root Beer Float Day on August 6, Yummi Karma 30ml Sublingual Drops, Keef Bubba Kush Root Beer Soda, and Not Your Father's Root Beer Soda are 25% off. In celebration of National CBD Day on August 8, all CBD products are 25% off. In celebration of National S'Mores Day on August 10, all IncrediMeds Chocolate Bars and Kiva S'Mores Bars are 25% off. In celebration of National Seniors Day on August 21, Seniors (Age 65+) get 25% off all purchases. Note: All products available while supplies last. For a full list of available products and pricing, please visit our Online Store Menu. Lower prices now available on the following 1/8th flowers (tax included): Peach Flambe - $35 Legion of Bloom 25.1% THC 0.0% CBD Sirius Chem Dawg - $45 Mad Cow 31.2% THC 0.0% CBD Cereal Milk - $50 Amplified Farms 35.1% THC 0.0% CBD Baklava - $60 Alien Labs 25.5% THC 0.0% CBD The Chemist - $60 Connected 28.2% THC 0.0% CBD LD Blue Velvet Cake (1/2oz) - $75 Rimrock Farms 23.0% THC 0.0% CBD SG Candyland (1/2oz) - $81 Rimrock Farms 29.7% THC 0.0% CBD SG Blue Tara (1/2oz) - $81 Rimrock Farms 29.4% THC 0.0% CBD New Dani Fire 1g Diamond Sauce Cartridges now available for $37 + tax: GMO Enriched Diamond Sauce Cartridge 80.6% THC 0.2% CBD Magic Melon Diamond Sauce Cartridge 71.0% THC 0.3% CBD New Zig Zag 78mm Rolling Machine now available for $5 + tax. New Kiva 100mg Lost Farm Sour Berry Chews now available for $27 + tax. New Yummi Karma Sublingual Drops now available for $48 + tax: 30ml Blue Raspberry Sublingual Drops 1000mg THC 30ml Cotton Candy Sublingual Drops 1000mg THC 30ml Root Beer Sublingual Drops 1000mg THC 30ml Strawberry Lemonade Sublingual Drops 1000mg THC The Green Cross offers special member parking across the street at 4249 Mission Street. Parking lot hours are 8 AM – 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays. Senators Discuss Marijuana Reform At Historic Hearing Following Legalization Bill IntroductionMarijuanaMoment.com - Senators on a key Judiciary subcommittee met on Tuesday to discuss marijuana reform, a first-of-its-kind meeting in the chamber. Members touched on a wide range of cannabis issues as Congress continues to explore legislative options to end prohibition. Five witnesses—including former federal cannabis prisoner Weldon Angelos and marijuana alarmist Alex Berenson—testified before the panel, which is chaired by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). Read more » High-potency cannabis linked to risk of psychosisAxios.com - Frequent use of cannabis with higher levels of THC could increase the risk of psychosis, according to a Lancet Psychiatry analysis of 20 studies covering more than 119,000 patients. Why it matters: Cannabis use has been linked to mental health diagnoses before, but the review is the first of its kind to break down the connection between potency, mental health and addiction. Read more » Cannabis and Equity: Why Did the “Emerald New Deal” Fail?CannabisNow.com - After spending 31 years in prison, Charles Reed came home to Oakland, CA in 2017, and didn’t like what he saw. For Reed and others recently incarcerated—a population for whom he prefers the term “returning family member”—there was no government-funded job-training, or counseling tailored to people who had adjusted to the numbing, controlling rigor of institutional life suddenly confronted with the dizzying choices of freedom. There was no one there to even teach him to turn on a smartphone. On top of that, the city looked horrible. “Oakland was full of helpless, homeless people,” he said. There was trash everywhere. Poverty was out of control. What went wrong? Read more »
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