Washington Post coverage of the Denver initiative on the eve of the election
In the last few hours before we would know what would happen….
Author: Noah Potter
My name is Noah Potter.
In 1993 I joined the psychedelic legalization movement when I learned about ibogaine.
In 2000 I started practicing law (but I’m not giving legal advice on this site and the fact that you’re here doesn’t make me your lawyer).
Mostly I've done commercial litigation (people fighting over money).
I've argued some appellate cases.
(This part of my profile might be considered attorney advertising (even thought it's not my intention) so watch out.)
In 2010 I coined the term “psychedelic law” when I created this blog.
In 2018 I helped guide the Decriminalize Denver campaign in the process of drafting the initiative text.
I live in Brooklyn and follow New York City politics.
My priority is immediate equitable access to a psychedelic experience for anyone anywhere who could benefit from it.
Changing the Psychedelic Political Narrative at the Local Level: Denver 2019
Bia Labate invited me to comment on the Denver mushroom decriminalization initiative.
When Destiny calls, don’t send it to voicemail
A helpful analysis of the Decriminalize Denver campaign in Westword. It’s an honor to be part of this part of the history.
Hurricane Mary Jane: Cannabis Legalization and New York City Politics
Crain’s New York Business published my opinion piece projecting political challenges to successful cannabis legalization in New York City.
New York legalization update: the Governor launches a series of “listening sessions” around the state for public input and what New York City can do about it
On August 30 New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office made a major announcement: the Governor will hold fifteen “listening sessions” on cannabis legalization at locations around the state in September and October. Those sessions are now underway. The Governor’s press release states: The purpose of these sessions is to garner input from community members… Read More New York legalization update: the Governor launches a series of “listening sessions” around the state for public input and what New York City can do about it
A new front opens up: psychoactive mushroom decriminalization in Denver
I’m pleased to announce that two psychoactive mushroom decriminalization initiatives were filed on Monday (Rosh Hashanah, wouldn’t you know) with the Denver City Council. (See articles in Westword and The Rooster.) Of course this development is a big deal. (Note that I’m biased, having worked with the initiative organizer, Kevin Matthews, on the text for… Read More A new front opens up: psychoactive mushroom decriminalization in Denver
New York moves much much much closer to cannabis legalization
Today New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office made a major announcement: the Governor has appointed a “working group” under the direction of Chief Counsel Alphonso David that will draft legalization legislation. The working group will consist of: David Holtgrave, PhD, Dean, School of Public Health, University at Albany R. Lorraine Collins, PhD, Associate Dean for Research, University at… Read More New York moves much much much closer to cannabis legalization
Interview at Psychedelic Salon
My conversation with Lex Pelger is now available at Psychedelic Salon. Thoughts/comments/questions are welcome.
I’m a policy section consultant at Chacruna
I’m pleased to announce that I have become a consultant on the new “Policy” section of Chacruna, a cutting-edge online journal relating to psychedelics.
My first published article: Psychedelic Markets of the Future
I am pleased to announced that my article Psychedelic Markets of the Future has been published on the cutting-edge website Chacruna.
