National NewsInvestigation Into Rogue Forensic Lab Wins KSJ McElheny Award
"Reporting by Injustice Watch exposed a lab tied to more than a dozen wrongful convictions for driving under the influence."
June 30, 2026CHRIS FARAONE
Chris is the editor and co-founder of Talking Joints Memo, a co-founder of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism, and a longtime reporter for outlets including the Boston Phoenix and DigBoston. He started his career as a music journalist and has been honored to collaborate with the likes of cannabis icons like Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang on book projects. He also plays pickleball and would love more people to play with who also smoke weed.
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Vapes & FlowerWant Social Consumption In Your City Or Town? Start A Petition.
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Public updated on CCC happenings during ‘blackout period’ between old and new commissioners
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Mass Grass NewsThe Potential Rude Awakening Of Social Consumption Insurance
Bill Perrier breaks down risk, unpredictability, and preparation regarding the new license classes and retail cannabis frontier
May 18, 2026
Mass Grass NewsFailed Candidate Claims Election Fraud—But Not About Her Party’s Cannabis Repeal Scam
Anne Brensley called the fallout over lieutenant gov’s race the “largest electoral fraud scandal” in Mass history. It’s not even…
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