💧 Who is opposing psychedelic legalization in Mass... and why?

Hey! Welcome back to the Drop In. We’ve officially cannonballed into the deep end of Spooky season. Whether you’re celebrating Samhain, Halloween, or Día de los Muertos, these cultural celebrations all honor the same theme: the bond between the human world and the spirit realm. If you have an ancestral practice, now’s the time to convene with those who came before you — if for no other reason than to whisper thank you and let them know they’re still remembered.

Today’s lead story has to do with the fate of psychedelic reform in the US. It’s safe to say that the collective movement hit a disorienting speed bump in August that’s left many folks wondering if the psychedelic revolution is a modern-day dot-com bubble. While most of us know that’s not true in the big picture (has there ever been a movement in history that didn’t face seemingly insurmountable hurdles?), all eyes are on Massachusetts this election. It’s the only state with broad psychedelics reform on the ballot, and MAJOR political players are directly involved in the campaigns for and against it — including a political consulting firm that worked with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama; the founder of Make America Great Again Inc. is involved, too. (Yes, you read that correctly.) Read all about Question 4 in the Bay State below!

If you keep scrolling you’ll find stories on how to make your own mushroom tinctures, how to be an ethical healer, a guide on what you need to know about psychedelics and breastfeeding. We’re also hosting an event about Tripping for Couples! You can find out more here.

Peace to you and your ancestors,

Mary Carreón
Senior Editor

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🧙 Plant medicines and witchcraft have a long, intertwined history. Check out this exploration of witchcraft and psychedelics in Western culture.

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Ever wonder why mushrooms are illegal in the first place? Us to. So we looked into it for you and made this short video about it.