WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s February arrest at a Russian airport for carrying cannabis vape cartridges shocked the world. While this incident has clear geopolitical implications, her August conviction for drug possession and smuggling, and nine-year prison sentence that followed, was still heartbreaking. Throughout her ordeal, I have felt a profound sadness for Brittney and her family.
Author: Toi Hutchinson
Toi Hutchinson is the CEO and President of the Marijuana Policy Project, the number one organization in the U.S. dedicated to legalizing cannabis. She previously served as an Illinois Senator from 2009 to 2019, championing a variety of causes including protecting women and children from violence, modernizing the state’s tax structure, and legalizing cannabis.