The future of marijuana legalization belongs to the capitalists

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition — the business community. Read about the fascinating nexus of Wall Street and Haight-Ashbury.

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Imagine a large conference room in a nameless chain hotel stranded just off the freeway, 20 miles outside of a major city. The conference room is decked out in bland tables and matching chairs arrayed around a brightly lit stage flanked on either side by large projector screens. At the microphone, the MC is playing to the crowd.