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Exec. Director Adam Smith on MPP's vision for a post-legalization reality

Nov 21, 2025

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Exec. Director Adam Smith on MPP's vision for a post-legalization reality

In a recent interview, MPP Executive Director Adam Smith laid out a clear and concise vision for a promising reality where cannabis policy is based on the principles of public health, public safety, and public access.

MPP was established to be a driving force in the movement to end cannabis prohibition in the United States, and 30 years on, we’re staying true to our mission as the fight for cannabis freedom and justice enters a new and challenging stage.

Winning the war on cannabis starts with dismantling the failed policies that criminalize patients and consumers, and addressing the ongoing harm suffered by impacted individuals, families, and communities. Alongside decriminalization, we must continue to push for responsible testing and safety measures that drive out organized crime, and ensure access to clean and transparently labelled cannabis products. 

We encourage you to take less than one minute today to watch Adam break down what a sustainable and normalized post-reform landscape looks like.

Throughout MPP’s three decades of impactful advocacy that has led to securing over two dozen adult-use and medical cannabis laws in states across the country, the core of our funding has come from dedicated supporters like you who believe in our values-driven approach to delivering tangible change.

If you share MPP’s vision for a post-legalization reality, please consider making a contribution to our 30th Anniversary Action Fund today.